Category: Politics

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised alarm over what it describes as a dangerous plot by the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to destabilize the Rivers State political landscape and undermine democratic governance. HURIWA’s alarm comes following reports that the lawmakers, led by […]

Just In:Joy as Hon Peter Aniekwe (Macpee) lights up Olumbansa Ward 2 with Solar Powered Street lights . 14th March, 2025. Jubilation erupted in the Olumbanasa ward 2 in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State as Hon Peter Udeogalanya Aniekwe (Macpee) successfully installed 25 solar-powered street lights in the community. According to Hon […]

*Early Voting Bill Passes Second Reading in Nigerian Senate* Abuja, Nigeria – March 13, 2025Today , March 13, 2025, The Nigerian Senate took a significant step towards enhancing the country’s electoral process by passing the Early Voting Bill for second reading. Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, representing Katsina Central, the bill aims to address […]

By inviting pro- wike lawmakers , Gov. Fubara has shown he is democrat to the core, all sides should opt for peace – HURIWA urges* Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: The HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA(HURIWA) has affirmed that by inviting pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers, Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State, has demonstrated that […]

By: Stacey Ukaobasi Onwuegbuchulam For over fourteen straight days, Nigerians all over the globe have read and heard about a sensational sexual harassment accusation as the number one news topic and this inevitable visibility of this apparently pervasive social vice in Nigeria, gained higher attention because of the heavyweights of the accuser Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan […]