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 Edo Gov Okpebholo Repairs Benin-Iruekpen Expressway, Inspects Key Road Projects Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has completed remedial work on the neglected Benin-Iruekpen federal road, significantly easing movement for motorists. During a tour of the expressway, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the contractor’s work and reaffirmed his commitment to improving road infrastructure in collaboration with the federal government. He highlighted the impact of the repairs, noting that travel time on the road had been reduced from four hours to 45 minutes. The governor also inspected other road projects, including Ekiuwa University of Benin Road, Oba Erediuwa Road, and roads in Ekiuwa Uteh and Orior-Ozolua. Additionally, he assessed a major drainage project at Uteh Temboga and visited a gully erosion site where interventions had restored access for vehicles. Okpebholo emphasized his administration’s dedication to development, stating that his work is a testament to Edo people's tr...

 Emergency Rule: Fubara, Family Vacate Rivers Govt House Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt along with his family and security personnel. A source confirmed that Fubara left the premises on Wednesday morning, though security remains minimal, with two Armoured Personnel Carriers still stationed outside. Meanwhile, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the state’s administrator for six months, had yet to assume office as of 12:50 p.m. However, preparations for his arrival were underway, with soldiers present at the Government House.

 FG Panel: Nigerian Prisons in Dire Condition, Inmates Languishing Without Legal Aid A Federal Government visitation panel has reported that prison conditions across Nigeria remain dire, with inmates enduring harsh and unbearable living conditions. The panel, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Olawale Fapohunda, revealed that many inmates are held without legal representation, as the Legal Aid Council struggles to handle the overwhelming number of cases. Submitting its findings to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Fapohunda noted that prison audits exposed severe challenges, including inmates suffering from untreated illnesses due to inadequate medical care. He urged the AGF and the federal government to intervene urgently to improve prison conditions. He also recommended convening an emergency meeting of Attorneys-General to address the crisis and develop solutions to alleviate the plight of inmates. Fapohunda h...

 Amaechi Condemns Fubara’s Suspension, Calls Tinubu’s Action an Assault on Democracy Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement on Wednesday, Amaechi denounced the move as unconstitutional and a violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles. He urged the National Assembly, state governors, and Nigerians to reject what he described as an “illegal power grab.” Citing Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, Amaechi argued that a governor can only be removed through impeachment, not by presidential order. He also challenged Tinubu’s use of Section 305, stating that declaring a state of emergency does not grant the power to dissolve elected government structures. Amaechi warned that Tinubu’s action has effectively suspended democracy in Rivers State and called on po...

 AVERTING TRUCK ACCIDENTS IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU ENGAGES THE TRUCK UNION AND PLACES NECESSARY CAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR DRIVERS/OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE TRAGEDY The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, is taking proactive measures to prevent future truck accidents in the State. Consequently, the CP  today 19th March 2025 in his office at Awka interacted with the Truck Union members. The CP stated that the Police, Federal Road Safety Corps and other relevant agencies are to collaborate and implement necessary cautionary measures for the Drivers and Owners of trucks.  The CP noted that it has become necessary to engage the truck drivers and owners, following reports of truck accidents in recent times, especially on 15th March 2025 by 9pm at the Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha.  The accident claimed the lives of six persons and left a few others with various degrees of injury. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the accident occ...

 Falz Rejects Tinubu’s Suspension of Rivers Governor, Cites Constitutional Breach Nigerian rapper and activist Falz has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of its governor. On Tuesday, Tinubu announced the emergency measure, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected state lawmakers for six months, citing political unrest. Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) was appointed as the state's administrator. Reacting on Twitter, Falz argued that the Nigerian Constitution does not empower the president to suspend an elected governor. “There is ABSOLUTELY NO LAW that allows a president to SUSPEND a governor. A Governor is elected into office and may only be removed by impeachment,” he wrote. He further questioned whether the situation in Rivers justified such extreme action, asking, “Is Rivers State at war? Is there an actual breakdown of public order? Is there a threat to the existence of the Federati...

 FG to Release Rivers State Allocation to Administrator The Federal Government has confirmed that Rivers State’s allocation will be disbursed to the newly appointed Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.). Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents in Abuja. Fagbemi defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers, stating that it was a necessary step to prevent the state’s governance from collapsing. He also emphasized that the crisis did not implicate former Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. When asked whether the federal government would release the state’s allocation despite the emergency rule, Fagbemi affirmed that funds would be made available upon request by the administrator. “It would be appropriate to release the funds because the extraordinary situation has taken Rivers out of the normal governance structure,...