Voting for the local government election in Rivers State began as scheduled despite an explosion early Saturday morning at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt. Suspected arsonists reportedly detonated explosives that damaged the main gate and security post of the APC office. Chief Tony Okocha, caretaker chairman of the APC, accused supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating the attack. He claimed a second attempt to set the building on fire was prevented by security personnel. Despite the incident, voters were seen arriving at polling units early, with election materials delivered to several areas, including Ahoada East.…
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Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has openly defied the Inspector-General of Police (IG), daring him to go ahead and shoot, as tensions escalate over the closure of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office. The crisis erupted on Friday morning when a police team sealed the facility, prompting the governor to confront them personally. Fubara accused the IG of excessive loyalty to a man who says he owns Rivers state, suggesting that the police’s actions were politically motivated. Speaking to reporters at the scene, he questioned why the police would take such extreme measures despite clear legal backing for…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, as public holidays to enable residents to return to their communities and participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. The governor made this announcement during a statewide broadcast from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He also imposed strict restrictions on vehicular movement starting from midnight on Friday, October 4, until 5:00 PM on Election Day, Saturday, October 5. Governor Fubara assured residents that the Local Government Council elections for all 23 councils would proceed as scheduled, with…
The Oyo State Government has approved the recruitment process of about Seven hundred and Ninety-one (791) officers of various cadres into the mainstream of its civil service. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Aderibigbe made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan. The Chairman said the recruitment will encompass the absorption of two hundred and thirty Education Officers, and five hundred and sixty-one officers into the mainstream. According to him, “This recruitment will be the highest into the mainstream of the Civil Service in the last two decades. I believe we could have had…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his commitment to local government development by inaugurating a new modern local government house and staff training school at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. This marks the first significant infrastructure project for the local government system under his administration, dispelling allegations of undermining the local government structure. Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Makinde announced the planned conversion of ad-hoc workers across local governments in the state to permanent staff. He disclosed that he had directed the Commissioner for Local Government to establish guidelines for the conversion process within four weeks. The governor emphasized…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Yemi Farounbi and legal icon, Ahmed Raji, SAN, on their birthdays. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan, Senator Alli celebrated both men for their remarkable achievements. Farounbi, a former Ambassador to the Philippines, turned 80, while renowned legal icon Ahmed Raji, SAN, celebrated his 63rd birthday. Senator Alli commended them for their immense contributions to national development and unwavering dedication to their respective fields. He described their lives as an inspiration to many, praising…
Alhaji Olayide Abas, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has urged leaders and stakeholders in Oluyole Federal Constituency to prioritize peace and constructive dialogue in addressing internal conflicts. His call comes in the wake of a leadership dispute that has sparked tension within the local APC chapter, culminating in the reported expulsion of Hon. Tolulope Akande-Shadipe, the federal lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives. On Monday, the Executive Committee of Akande-Shadipe’s ward reportedly took the decision to expel her, escalating a crisis that had been brewing within the party. Reacting to…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Executive Director (Planning & Design), Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA), Alhaji Adewale Adeoye on his nomination as a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Nigerian Award. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. The award, which recognised excellence in public service, will be presented at the forthcoming ceremony aimed at honouring outstanding Nigerians who have made significant contributions to the nation. Senator Alli praised Adeoye for his dedication and commitment to national development, describing the…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called for a renewed commitment to the ideals of unity and nation-building as the nation celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended the resilience, unity and unwavering commitment of Nigerians to the progress of the country, urging them to honour the sacrifices of the nation’s founding fathers by contributing positively to nations building and development. The lawmaker described Nigeria’s journey since independence as challenging, but lauded the country’s collective…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address the nation on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7 a.m. as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations. The anticipated broadcast comes at a time when the country faces a series of economic, security, and social challenges, with many citizens looking to the president for direction and reassurance. The nationwide broadcast will be carried by television, radio, and other electronic media platforms, with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) providing the main network services. Tinubu’s address is expected to touch on the government’s efforts to…