* THISDAY BACKPAGE TODAY By Okey Ikechukwu “I applied for this job, my brother, and I am here to do it”; he said. That was Soludo a few months after he was sworn in as the governor of Anambra State. I ran into him at the Anambra airport. He had the air of: “I will […]
Press Statement
For Immediate Release House of RepresentativesOffice of the House Spokesman House of Representatives Rescinds Decision on Two Constitution Amendment Bills to Allow for Extensive Debate Abuja, FCT | Thursday, March 27, 2025 – In response to widespread calls for comprehensive constitutional reforms that reflect the aspirations of Nigerians, the House of Representatives remains committed to […]
Leaders Gather to Celebrate Rt. Hon. Ihedioha’s 60th Birthday
By Newscount In a heartwarming display of unity and commitment to Nigeria’s democracy, the country’s political and intellectual elite gathered in Abuja Monday, to celebrate The Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s 60th birthday. The Colloquium, themed “Is Democracy Failing in Africa?”, featured a keynote address by His Lordship, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto […]
HURIWA Faults AGF, Onanuga over Allegations Against Fubara; Demands Evidence-Based Discourse
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 […]
