In a scathing assessment, former Senator Shehu Sani has accused lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) of being passive and invisible in the National Assembly. Sani, a former lawmaker from Kaduna State, expressed his disappointment in a social media post on Saturday, suggesting that the opposition lawmakers were failing to meet the expectations of the masses. #news #ripplesnigeria #shehusabi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, on Friday, strongly condemned the killing of five soldiers in Abia State, calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into the crime. On Thursday, some unknown gunmen killed five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during the sit-at-home order. The soldiers were murdered at Obikabia Junction checkpoint, in Obingwa Local Government Area. #news #ripplesnigeria #peterobi
President Bola Tinubu has successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists within his first year in office, according to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Akume made this announcement, on Thursday, during a book launch in Abuja, celebrating President Tinubu’s accomplishments since assuming office on May 29, 2023. #news #ripplesnigeria #georgeakume
Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri on Thursday night, lampooned the duo of Peter Obi and Oby Ezekwesili for not speaking out on the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East. In a series of tweets on his X handle, Omokri wondered why the presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State would remain silent as the IPOB group went on the rampage while enforcing the order which was declared to commemorate the fallen heroes and heroines of Biafra who died during the Biafra/Nigeria civil war. #news #ripplesnigeria #goodluckjonathan
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem, newly signed by President Bola Tinubu as the country’s new anthem. Ezekwesili made this disclosure in a post on her X handle on Wednesday. According to her, no one can suppress her right to dissent from what she described as an “obnoxious law” repugnant to all who are of good conscience in Nigeria. #news #ripplesnigeria #obyezekwesili
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday spoke to a joint sitting of the National Assembly in Abuja, marking 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. Accompanied by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, the President entered the parliament at 12:28 pm, prompting lawmakers to recite the newly reinstated national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Expressing gratitude, Tinubu praised the lawmakers for their contributions to sustaining democracy over the past two decades. “Out of respect, I want to say thank you very much. This institution is building the country,” he acknowledged. “To every Nigerian, I say congratulations on 25 years of unbroken democracy.” #news #ripplesnigeria #bolaahmedtinubu
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to present a Supplementary Budget for 2024 to the National Assembly (NASS) soon. The President made this known at the joint sitting to mark the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic on Wednesday. “I submitted the last budget to you. You expeditiously passed it. We are walking the talk. I will soon bring the Year 2024 (Supplementary) Appropriation Bill. That is just for your information,” #news #ripplesnigeria #bolaahmedtinubu
The Chief Justice Of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tajudeen Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday summoned the Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho and the Chief Judge of Kano State over the conflicting orders issued by Judges under their jurisdiction. The summons became imperative following the conflicting orders issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano after an earlier order by the Kano State High Court on the tussle over the position of the Emir of Kano. #news #ripplesnigeria #tajudeenolukayode
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law a bill passed yesterday by the Senate to return ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ as the country’s national anthem. The president signed the bill when he attended a joint sitting of the National Assembly to mark the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. The date also marks his one year anniversary in office as president. #news #ripplesnigeria #,bolatinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday, offered a comprehensive six-point plan to President Bola Tinubu to revitalize Nigeria’s struggling economy. Atiku’s advice comes as the country grapples with soaring commodity prices, widespread poverty, and a looming food crisis. Firstly, Atiku in a statement, emphasized the need for a pause and reflection to understand the necessary reforms and their sequence. He stressed the importance of a framework with clear objectives and strategies. #news #ripplesnigeria #atikuabubakar
Yunusa Tanko, the spokesman for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has clarified that his principal is not eager to form an alliance or merger with other political parties at the expense of the masses. Tanko made this statement on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasizing that Obi’s focus was on working towards a merger that prioritizes the betterment of Nigeria, not solely seeking power. #news #ripplesnigeria #yunusatanko
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use the anniversary of his first year in office as an opportunity to demonstrate his oft-expressed commitment to democracy, accountability, and openness in government by immediately publishing his asset declaration form. SERAP urged him to also encourage your Vice-President Kashim Shettima, ministers, and state governors to also widely publish their asset declaration forms. #news #ripplesnigeria #serap
At least 17 political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. #news #ripplesnigeria #inec
Nigeria’s House of Representatives is stirring national conversation with a proposed bill seeking a return to the country’s pre-independence anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” The current anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” adopted in 1978, has served as the nation’s rallying cry for over four decades. However, proponents of the switch argue that “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” better evokes a sense of patriotism and national unity. #news #ripplesnigeria #houseofrepresentatives
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, directed its committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to investigate the contract by the Commission for the Opokuma Clean Erosion Protection in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa state. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by HON ABONSIZIBE OBOKU during plenary #news #ripplesnigeria #nddc
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that he will continue to contest for presidency as long as he has the health capacity. Atiku disclosed this while speaking during an interview on the Hausa service of the Voice of America in Abuja. #news #ripplesnigeria #atikuabubakar
The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday asked kingmakers to name a new Emir sequel to its annulment of the 2019 emirate law enacted under the former state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration. The state lawmakers, during plenary passed the amended Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024. #news #ripplesnigeria #abdullahiumar
A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika; his brother, Ahmad Sirika; and a firm, Enginos Nigeria Limited, have been arraigned on a fresh ten-count charge before Justice Suleman Belgore of the the FCT High Court sitting in Garki, Abuja In the new charge, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Sirika, his brother, and Enginos of a N19.4 billion airport contract fraud. #news #ripplesnigeria #ahmadsirika
The Federal Government has tendered an apology to Nigerians over the pains and sufferings being experienced as a result of the reforms and policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The apology came on behalf of the federal government from Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, at a Ministerial Sectoral Update in Abuja held in Abuja on Wednesday. #news #ripplesnigeria #bolatinubu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has lamented that despite the huge resources expended on various efforts to restore peace in the South-East, insecurity still persists in the region. According to Kalu, the lingering crisis in the region prompted him and other peace-loving indigenes to establish the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P). #news #ripplesnigeria #benjaminkalu
Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has once again, criticized former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, for not condemning the threats issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and West African Examinations Council (WAEC), saying Obi’s silence speaks volumes of his support for the proscribed Igbo separatist group. Ahead of the “Biafra Heroes Day” anniversary scheduled for May 30 in the South-East region, IPOB had on Wednesday, warned the authorities of UNIZIK, to postpone its convocation ceremony scheduled for the day, while also advising WAEC to shift its scheduled examination for the day. #news #ripplesnigeria #goodluckjonathan
There was a free for all fight in the Cross River State House of Assembly on Wednesday as 17 of the 25 members of the House impeached the Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The impeachment motion which was moved by Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency, however, led to fisticuffs as members loyal to Ayambem engaged those in favour of the impeachment. #news #ripplesnigeria #elvertayambem
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kola Ologbondiyan, has thrown jibes at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over its concerns on the meeting between presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. Following the meeting in Abuja last week amidst rumours of a possible coalition between Atiku and Obi, the APC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described Atiku and Obi as “men united by their mutual desperation to be President of Nigeria and ignoble disdain for President Bola Tinubu’s focused and extraordinary commitment to the transformation of our nation.” #news #ripplesnigeria #kolaologbondiyan
The former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Akin Osuntokun, on Tuesday, said the only condition that can make the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, consider returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is if he will be given the presidential ticket. It will be recalled that former Vice President and candidate of the PDP in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, had recently said that if in 2027, the party decided that it is the South-East’s turn and picked Obi as its candidate, he would readily offer his support. #news #ripplesnigeria #akinosuntokun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lambasted the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, respectively, over their rumored alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the APC national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, the party described Atiku and Obi as “men united by their mutual desperation to be President of Nigeria and ignoble disdain for President Bola Tinubu’s focused and extraordinary commitment to the transformation of our nation.” #news #ripplesnigeria #apc
Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has once again, lashed out at the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, following his criticism of the Federal Government’s decision to budget N6bn and N4bn for the National Assembly car parks and recreational facilities respectively. While voicing his concerns on the projects in a statement on Monday, Obi had described it as fiscal indiscipline on the part of the government, coming at a time the nation’s average tertiary school enrollment is less than 15 per cent. #news #ripplesnigeria #renoomokri
Senator Gabriel Suswam, a former Governor of Benue State and contender for seat of national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has adopted a conciliatory tone ahead of the party’s forthcoming election. Speaking at the party’s expanded caucus meeting in Makurdi on Monday, Suswam emphasized that he did not view the chairmanship election as a do-or-die affair. Instead, his priority was to build a strong and vibrant party capable of winning future elections. #news #ripplesnigeria #gabrielsuswam
The decision of the Federal Government to budget the sum of N6 billion and N4 billion for the National Assembly car parks and recreational facilities respectively, has drawn the angst of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi. He described it as fiscal indiscipline on the part of the government, more so when the nation’s average tertiary school enrollment is less than 15 per cent. #news #ripplesnigeria #obi
A member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof. Usman Yusuf, has delivered a scathing assessment of the Federal Government’s performance in the last one year. Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), spoke on Channels Television’s programme, Sunday Politics. #news #ripplesnigeria #usmanyusuf
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, to establish reconciliation committees to address grievances within the party. Abbas, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, made the call at the APC stakeholders’ meeting for the North-West zone in Kaduna on Sunday. #news #ripplesnigeria #abbastajudeen
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate sacking of all the Transition Committee Chairmen in the 21 local government areas of the state. The sacking of the chairmen which takes effect from Monday, May 20th, was contained in a circular issued to the affected persons titled “Expiration of tenure and handover to Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs),” dated May 17, 2024, and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Collins Nwabunwanne. #news #ripplesnigeria #charlessoludo
The Presidency has dismissed the rumoured merger of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and other opposition parties to form a mega force against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections. Presidential candidates of the two main opposition parties, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi had last week, further fueled speculations that a merger of the parties could be in the offing when Obi paid the former vice president a private visit at his Abuja home. #news #ripplesnigeria #atiku #obi
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) had decried the deplorable conditions of infrastructures in the region, while blaming the federal government for the neglecting the zone over years. The governors who raised the concerns at the 10th meeting of the NEGF held on Saturday in Bauchi, called on the government at the centre to prioritise the region to enhance its development. #news #ripplesnigeria #negf
A member of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chief Celestine Ogba, has dumped the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Ogba, representing Onicha East in the Assembly, announced his defection at a ceremony in the APC state secretariat in Abakalikii on Saturday. #news #ripplesnigeria #celestineogba
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Friday, refuted claims made by Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, accusing the state government of anti-worker policies and inciting other governors against the proposed N70,000 minimum wage. Ajaero had issued a strike notice over unresolved issues, including unpaid minimum wage, contributory pension deductions, and a special palliative allowance. #news #ripplesnigeria #chukwumasoludo
Despite the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains focused on his duties as a minister, unhindered by the crisis. Wike made this assertion during a final inspection tour of projects slated for inauguration in Abuja on Friday. #news #ripplesnigeria #nyesonwike
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, declared on Friday the All Progressives Congress (APC) would reclaim Osun State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2026 governorship election in the state. Oyetola stated this when he received a former PDP governorship aspirant in the state, Dotun Babayemi, and a former national deputy chairman of the party, Mr. Shuaibu Oyedokun, in Osogbo. #news #ripplesnigeria #gboyegaoyetola
The Labour Party has appointed its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to lead its governorship campaign team in Ondo State. Also appointed to the campaign council are lawmakers elected on the LP platform and key members of the Obidient Movement in Diaspora. #news #ripplesnigeria #lp
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has suspended the lawmaker representing Birnin Magaji /KauraNamoda Federal Constituency in the state, Aminu Sani Jaji, for alleged anti-party activities. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Gusau. #news #ripplesnigeria #apc
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Friday the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever. The party stated this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja. #news #ripplesnigeria #pdp
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Thursday, expressed shock at the Federal Government’s announcement of its intention to borrow from the pensions fund. The party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, made the position of the party known in a statement issued on Friday, describing the move as not only improper but a betrayal of the trust of Nigerian workers. #news #ripplesnigeria #prp
Senator Magnus Abe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has sparked controversy by defending his decision to collaborate with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a former political rival. In a televised interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today” on Wednesday night , Abe justified his reconciliation with Wike, citing their shared goal of supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. #news #ripplesnigeria #abe
Nigeria’s Senate, on Wednesday, launched a scathing attack on state governors, accusing them of crippling local governments across the country. In a heated debate, senators argued that governors have effectively “killed” local government by withholding resources and undermining their autonomy. #news #ripplesnigeria #senate
Godwin Emefiele, the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pleaded not guilty to the allegation of approving the printing of N684.5 million at the rate of N18.96 billion. Emefiele made the plea during his arraignment on Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a fresh four-count charge before Justice Maryann Anenih of the FCT High Court, Abuja. #news #ripplesnigeria #godwinemefiele
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) after a marathon meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled 21 major policy initiatives. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, have out the list in a post on his X handle. #news #ripplesnigeria #fec
Reno Omokri, the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has dropped another clanger on the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra State governor is a spent force and can never be Nigeria’s president. Omokri who has made himself Obi’s number one critic, said the recent romance of the LP chieftain with the Northern region and some of its leaders will not make northerners vote for him as they will not forget allegations that Obi had called for a religious war during a campaign at a popular Nigerian church. #news #ripplesnigeria #renoomokri
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) after a long meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday rolled out 21 major policy initiatives. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his X handle, outlined the initiatives as a 48-hour visa policy, cancelling of airport toll payment exemption for very important persons and ban on sand dredging 10 kilometres from all federal bridges throughout the country among others. #news #ripplesnigeria #fec
A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, on Tuesday declared support for the creation of state police to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Utomi, who spoke with journalists in Lagos, said the creation of sub-national police would improve security in the country significantly. #news #ripplesnigeria #patutomi
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to present their defence in the suit filed by the Senator representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim. The judge gave the directive after counsel for the APC, Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), informed the court that the party had written a letter to the Chief Judge of FHC for the matter to be transferred to the Akure division. #news #ripplesnigeria #inyangekwo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh charges against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over an allegation that he illegally printed Naira notes while he held sway at the apex bank. The anti-graft agency, in the four-count charge it entered before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, equally accused the former CBN boss of unlawfully approving the withdrawal of about N124.8billion from the consolidated revenue fund. #news #ripplesnigeria #efcc
In an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero on Tuesday emphasized the distinction between the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Ajaero clarified that while Obi is the party’s candidate, he does not own the NLC or the Labour Party. #news #ripplesnigeria #nlc
The Labour Party (LP), says the meeting between its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki and Sule Lamido, on Monday was part of efforts to rescue Nigeria and Nigerians from the current state of economic crisis and hardship. Obi had, on Monday, caused ripples when news broke that he had paid a visit to the top political figures in their Abuja homes with many speculating that the visits may not be unconnected with a planned coalition by opposition parties to form an alliance towards the 2027 presidential election. #news #ripplesnigeria #lp
The leadership of the National Assembly has expressed concern over the escalating cost of governance in Nigeria, citing the growing public service wage bills, overhead costs of appointed officials, and salaries and allowances of elected officials as major contributors to the problem. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas spoke at a one-day dialogue on the cost of governance in Nigeria, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in Abuja on Monday. #news #ripplesnigeria #nilds
Former Niger Delta militant and founder of the defunct Niger Delta Peoples’ Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has weighed in on the current political crisis rocking Rivers State as a result of the fallout between immediate past Governor Nyesom Wike and his estranged political godson, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a video he posted on his Facebook page on Monday, Dokubo, an ally of Fubara, accused Wike of “playing god” who wants to be worshipped by everyone in the state including Fubara who was elected by the people of the state. #news #ripplesnigeria #mujahid
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has taken the crisis rocking the state a notche higher, as he vowed, on Monday, to set up a panel of inquiry to look into the affairs of governance in the state. Fubara disclosed this during the swearing-in and administration of the oath of office on Dagogo Iboroma, SAN, as the Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice. #news #ripplesnigeria #siminalayifubara
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday, visited visited former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido in their Abuja homes. Atiku made the meeting known on his X handle. #news #ripplesnigeria #peterobi
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja on Monday, reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, against the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo. Ajaka’s lawyer, Pius Akubo, at today’s proceedings, Ajaka’s lawyer, urged the tribunal to set aside the respondents’ submissions and uphold theirs. #news #ripplesnigeria #murtala
A political firestorm has erupted in Rivers State following allegations by Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Similaye Fubara, that he was offered money to initiate impeachment proceedings against his principal. Ehie made the claim during a rally in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state at the weekend. #news #ripplesnigeria #edison
Paul Ibe, spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has shed light on the internal power struggle that led to former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi’s exit from the party. Ibe, who spoke during an interview with Channel Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, frustrated Atiku’s efforts to zone the 2023 presidential ticket to the South-East. #news #ripplesnigeria #pdp
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, said the country is not difficult to govern despite its complexities. He declared that governance is easy when leaders are sincere with their conscience. Obasanjo said this while inaugurating the Presidential Lodge inside Osun State Government House, in Osogbo, the state capital. #news #ripplesnigeria #obasanjo
Dr. Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, has levelled serious allegations against his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu. Otti claims a forensic audit uncovered the diversion of N10 billion allocated for the Abia airport project. #news #ripplesnigeria #otti
The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) is facing a leadership crisis following the controversial actions of its youth leader, Ken Omusi. In a surprise move, Omusi dissolved the state executive committee (EXCO) led by Kelly Ogbaloi and appointed himself as the acting chairman. #news #ripplesnigeria #lp
Members of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy, describing it as “ambiguous”. The directive came after the consideration of a motion on the urgent need to halt and modify the implementation of the cybersecurity levy, moved by honourable Kingsley Chinda. #news #ripplesnigeria #cbn
Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has said that the political system in the country has failed and that the current parties cannot deliver the new Nigeria Nigerians desire. Utomi, who was the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress in the 2007 general elections, said this while speaking to reporters on Thursday. #news #ripplesnigeria #patutomi
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, on Thursday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis brewing in Rivers State. Wabara’s plea comes as pro-Wike lawmakers and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State push for the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. #news #ripplesnigeria #adolphuswabara
The Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) alleged on Wednesday that the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara was witholding its funds meant for the 23 LGAs in the state. The state ALGON also backed the recent call for the impeachment of the Fubara. Recall that the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tony Okocha, had urged the State House of Assembly to start the impeachment process against the governor. #news #ripplesnigeria #algon