The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General […]
Monday Lines Nigeria’s triangle of incest
By Lasisi Olagunju *(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 24 March, 2025) “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.”- Gideon J. TuckerA Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos would not vacate his seat for anyone appointed illegally from Abuja – or from anywhere. If the heavens wanted to […]
The Sycophant’s Bane: Eroding Democracy and Civic Values
–Opinion- By George Ozalla In today’s complex world of leadership and power dynamics, it’s crucial to examine the destructive phenomenon of sycophancy. Dwight D. Eisenhower‘s warning is particularly relevant: “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” This statement highlights the dangers of prioritizing self-interest over the greater good. The widespread […]
THE 2027 ELECTION: ELEVEN FLAWS OF THE PRESIDENT
By Adamu Muhammad Nababa The Vice President has seemingly outlived his usefulness. Along with President Tinubu, they have successfully been sold to the North with the dummy, Muslim-Muslim Ticket. I am sure, henceforth, no such dummy will be marketable in Nigeria, never again. The VP has also become literally, a liability today because even his […]
Tinubu Playing Dictator, NGF Playing Coward; — HURIWA Explodes Over Rivers Crisis
In a fiery condemnation of the political crisis rocking Rivers State, frontline civil rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has lashed out at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of orchestrating a civilian coup against Governor Siminalayi Fubara under the guise of a baseless state of emergency. HURIWA also carpeted […]
“Tietie Slams Governors Over Rivers Emergency Rule”
By George Ozalla Renowned human rights lawyer, Frank Tietie, has expressed disappointment over the silence of particularly Bayelsa and Delta State Governors regarding the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, which led to the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara and the State House of Assembly members. In a post on […]
“Dickson Speaks Out Against Senate’s Handling of Rivers Crisis”
By George Ozalla Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has expressed strong objections to the Senate’s handling of President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement, Dickson revealed that he raised concerns about the declaration’s constitutionality during a closed session, but was disappointed by the lack of […]
“Senator Umeh Blasts Sahara Reporters: ‘Serial Blackmail Will Not Distract Me”
By George Ozalla Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has issued a crystal clear rebuttal to allegations made by Sahara Reporters, denying that he received dollars to support the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State. “I did not receive any money to support the Approval of the […]
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER
Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, […]
President Tinubu suspends Governor Fubara, House of Assembly
Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
