Rivers: Group blasts pro-Wike lawmakers for calling for arrest of CTC chairmen, members

accuses them of trying to destabilise the state A pro-democracy group, the People’s Congress, has slammed the factional Rivers State House of Assembly, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for calling on the Nigeria Police Force to arrest the chairmen and members of the 23 LG Caretaker Committees in the […]

Youth Network Lauds Tinubu, Ben Kalu Over South East Development Commission

The Nigerian Youth Network (NYN) has commended President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on the signing of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. In a statement signed by its national president, Comrade Francis Arinze, the group praised President Tinubu for his visionary leadership and commitment to the development […]

Group accuses Zamfara governor of strong links with banditry

..Asked to Explain Source of Video Attempting to Indict Matawalle The Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State of having a strong connection with bandits. The group also asked the governor to explain the source of a video which attempted to link predecessor and Minister of State Defence, Bello […]

100 Civil Society Groups Pledge to Boycott Anti-FG Protest

***Laud Tinubu’s Ministers for Implementing Key Reforms One hundred civil society groups in Nigeria, under the United for Greater Nigeria Coalition (UGNC), have announced their decision to boycott the planned mass protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The coalition cited the administration’s progress in key sectors and the implementation of impactful reforms by some ministers […]

NASS Working With Tinubu to Rebuild Trust of Nigerians – Deputy Spokesperson

..says Ndume’s derobing in line with international parliamentary practices The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, says the 10th National Assembly is working with President Bola Tinubu to rebuild the trust of Nigerians. Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, Agbese asked about the relationship between the President and parliament and said it […]

Group Reacts To Court Order Stopping Bayero From Parading Himself As Emir

The Kano Democratic Vanguard has condemned the recent judgement by Justice Amina Aliyu, which restrained Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other deposed Emirs from parading themselves as Emirs.  This ruling according to Isah Jafar, the Convener of the group is a clear violation of justice. Jafar said: “We urge the people of Kano to stand firm […]

Coalition Dismisses Former Rivers Lawmakers’ Attempt to Shut Down State Govt Expenditure

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has laughed off the attempt by former Rivers State Assembly lawmakers to shut down the state government expenditure. In a statement signed by Comrade Johnson Babatunde, the group described the move as “illegal, null and void”. Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly purportedly shut down […]

Coalition lauds NCC’s commitment to telecoms’ sector increase in contributions to nation’s GDP

The Coalition on Transparency and Rule of Law (CTRL) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its commitment to the nation’s telecoms sector which has led to an increase in its contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The coalition also praised the leadership of Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief […]

Coalition Condemns Sustained Police Siege on Rivers LG Secretariats

The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege laid by the Police on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, despite the court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone council chairmen. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr. Julius Bernard, the Coaltion of 1,000 civil […]

NASA, NASRDA RENEWS GEOHAZARD SPACE GEODESY COOPERATION AT CGG TORO

The National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) of the United States and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have agreed to renew their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2008 on Space Geodesy for Geohazard Research at the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) Toro, Bauchi State Leading the Nigerian contingent and chairing […]