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ANGRY YOUTHS LOOT SEYI TINUBU’S RAMADAN PALLIATIVE IN GOMBE Some youths have looted Ramadan palliative reportedly meant to be distributed in Gombe State by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Seyi has been visiting northern states where he joined residents and political leaders for breaking of fast (Iftar). During such visits, the President’s son usually launches Ramadan feeding …

I HAVE NO LINK WITH MILITANTS – FUBARA Suspended Rvers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name. Fubara made this known in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor was reacting …

INEC RECEIVES PETITION SEEKING NATASHA’S RECALL The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received the petition seeking the recall process of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central). The petition was submitted on Monday and received by the commission’s secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The petition reads: “CONSTITUENTS’ PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN ON GROUNDS OF LOSS OF CONFIDENCE “Dear …

GUNMEN KIDNAP CATHOLIC PRIEST IN IMO Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu. Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru, Imo State, on Sunday. His abduction was confirmed by the Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah. In a circular addressed to …

:SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI’S CONSTITUENTS SUBMIT RECALL PETITION TO INEC Members of the Kogi Central constituency have reportedly submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) requesting the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the district in the Senate.To initiate the recall of a federal lawmaker, the law requires that a petition be submitted to the INEC chairman, …

JAILBREAK KOGI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MANY PRISONERS ESCAPE Twelve inmates escaped in an early morning jailbreak at the Federal Correctional Centre in Kotonkarfe, Kogi State, on Monday, ThisDay Nigeria reports. Kogi State Information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as “unfortunate” and assured citizens that the government, working with security agencies, would take steps to prevent a recurrence. According to him, …

PDP GOVERNORS HEAD FOR SUPREME COURT OVER RIVERS EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS Governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have instructed lawyers to file a suit against the president to challenge the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state, TheCable understands. The suit, to be filed at the supreme court this week, names the national assembly as the second defendant. …

SUPREME COURT RULING BARS SUSPENDED FUBARA FROM GOING TO COURT A supreme court ruling in 2006 effectively bars Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, from approaching the court to seek an enforcement of his rights. However, he can initiate an action at the federal high court but chances of a speedy resolution are bleak, according to lawyers who …

NBA WANTS TINUBU TO RESTORE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN RIVERS The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has again called on President Bola Tinubu to restore Governor Siminalayi Fubara back to his elected position as Rivers State governor without further delay. NBA maintained that the removal of Fubara by Tinubu is unconstitutional. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers …