The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has criticized Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), over his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Kwankwaso had condemned the move as unconstitutional, warning that it could set a…
A prominent group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Conference of Professionals (CP-PDP), has thrown its weight behind Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. In a statement made available to Naija Blog Daily, the group, led by its Protem National Coordinator, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu reaffirmed its support for Ude-Okoye following a thorough review…
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has lifted an earlier order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court affirmed that the process is constitutionally valid, reinforcing the civic rights of her constituents in Kogi Central Senatorial District….
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured that the ongoing reconstruction of the Rivers State Assembly Complex will be completed on schedule. During an inspection visit on Saturday, he urged the contractor, Monier Construction Company (MCC) Limited, to expedite work and ensure timely delivery as outlined in the contract agreement. The Assembly…
The recent re-arraignment of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been described as a new chapter in Nigeria’s judiciary, signaling a shift towards reconciliation and justice. Abuja-based lawyer, Christopher Chidera, commended the fair and tension-free proceedings that took place last Friday before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the crisis-hit Ifon and Ilobu communities of Osun State, following a fresh outbreak of violent clashes. The new curfew, effective Friday, March 21, 2025, extends from 6 PM to 6 AM daily until peace is fully restored. According to a statement by Osun State Commissioner for…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been sued before the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja over the recent state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of its democratically elected government. The lawsuit, filed on March 20, 2025 (Case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25), seeks to overturn the removal of…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has officially announced the formation of a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM Speaking at a press conference held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Atiku…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again justified the State of Emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing that the crisis had reached a perilous tipping point, threatening vital oil and gas installations and undermining Nigeria’s economy. Speaking on Thursday, Tinubu commended the National Assembly for approving the emergency rule, stating that it was a necessary step…
Despite widespread public criticism, the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. In addition, the Senate also sanctioned a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM The decision followed a closed-door session where…
