Peter Obi: Democracy Is Dying in Nigeria
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is on a downward spiral, citing recent events as proof of deep constitutional violations. Obi, who reacted to President Tinubu’s suspension and reinstatement of Governor Fubara during the Rivers emergency rule saga, said the episode exposed the fragility of Nigeria’s democratic […]
Rivers: How Ibas Left Govt House After Handing Over To Fubara
Moments after officially handing over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former Rivers caretaker administrator, Major General D. C. Ibas (rtd.), quietly exited the Government House in Port Harcourt. Eyewitnesses noted that Ibas, who was appointed by President Tinubu to oversee the state during the emergency period, departed without ceremony, accompanied by a convoy of security operatives. […]
Peter Obi: Rivers State Emergency Rule Was a Needless Constitutional Breach
Former Anambra State Governor and opposition leader, Peter Obi, has condemned the six-month emergency rule imposed in Rivers State, describing it as a “needless constitutional breach.” The emergency, which saw Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House of Assembly suspended, was lifted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on September 17, 2025, signaling […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Says He Has “Fulfilled” Tinubu’s Directive
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Friday declared that he has “sufficiently achieved” the mandate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave him in March, saying the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level marked the fulfilment of that directive. Ibas made the announcement at Government House, Port Harcourt, while […]
Rivers State LG Election: 19-Year-Old APC Candidate Makes History, Wins Councillorship Seat
History was made in Rivers State over the weekend as a 19-year-old APC candidate snatched victory at the polls, becoming the youngest councillor ever elected in the state. The shock win, described by some as a “political earthquake,” has sparked debates on whether Nigeria’s democracy is finally opening doors for young people, or if this […]