By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, warning that it threatens Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional governance. This decision includes the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House […]

— frowns at surge in killings By Dayo Johnson, Akure A renowned Islamic scholar, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Ajiboye Lagbaji, has frowned at the surge in criminality and the spate killings across Ondo State. Alhaji Lagbaji who is the Chief Imam of Allahu Wahid Central Mosque, Ondo, described the happenings in the state as worrisome. He […]

The decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months is illegal as it cannot be justified under any of the provisions of the 320 sections of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended.

Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has condemned the calls by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for President Bola Tinubu to extend the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State to Osun State. In a statement on Thursday, Olajengbesi described the calls by the APC as satanic, despotic, unconstitutional, undemocratic and self-serving. Olajengbesi said APC National Secretary, Ajibola […]

As the date for the Continental People’s Choice Awards draws close, Amason Kingi Jeffah – Speaker of the Senate of Kenya.,Hanafy Ali El Gebaly – President of the Egyptian parliament of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and others have emerged as nominees. In a landmark recognition of legislative distinction, […]