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04/07/2024

SENATOR DICKSON RECEIVES ANGIAMA COMMUNITY, RE-ECHOES NEED FOR SUPPORT FOR LEADERS.

Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Chief Seriake Dickson on Monday received a delegation from Angiana community (Bayelsa & Delta State) at his Toru-Orua country home in Sagbama Local Government Area.

The delegation was led by the Vice Chairman of Sagbama LGA, Mr Sufadeh Tobi and Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Africa, Toru-Orua , Sagbama LGA, Professor Barclays Ayakoroma.

SakelgaNews reports that the essence of the visit was to appreciate Senator Dickson for the elevation of their son, Mr Tobi, to the position of Vice Chairman and for the federal lawmaker's giant developmental strides in the area.

Speaking during an interview shortly after the well-attended meeting, Mr Tobi thanked Senator Dickson and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for finding him worthy to serve the LGA in the position and promised to repose the confidence in him while discharging his duties optimally.

He assured of loyalty, dedication to service and cordial working relationship with the Council boss and stakeholders to achieve set goals with focus on expanding the frontiers of development in Sagbama LGA.

Similarly, the Vice Chancellor, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Sagbama LGA, Professor Backlays Ayakoroma, a relative of Mr Tobi, thanked Senator Dickson for his uncommon love and passion for his people, saying posterity will be tte judge of his great achievements and legacies.

He described the Sagbama LGA Vice Chairman as a grassroot politician and hoped he and the council boss, Mrs Alce Tangi will work together to set new records never attained in the LGA.

In a remark, Senator Dickson said he was overwhelmed and happy to receive the delegation and thanked them for recognizing his modest impact in the LGA and state in general.

He admonished the people of Angiana community to continue to support and pray for Mr Tobi who he noted has a very bright future politically, while stressing need for them to be peaceful and supportive to constituted authority.

Senator Dickson also called on all stakeholders in Sagbama LGA not to withhold their support for the Sagbama Council Chairperson, Mrs Alice Tangi in order for her to succeed.

Present at the meeting were Chiefs, Elders, Youth Presidents, Community Development Committee Chairman on both sides, Women and youths as well family members of the Vice Chairman.

04/07/2024

Nobody Will Recognize Nigeria When President Tinubu Completes His Remaining 7 Years In Office —Godswill Akpabio.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in another public gaffe on Tuesday, said nobody would recognise Nigeria again by the time President Bola Tinubu completes his “seven years” in office, obviously gifting the latter a second term.
Akpabio weeks ago had said the old Nigerian national anthem was responsible for heightened banditry and insecurity in the country.

In his latest address, Akpabio on Tuesday told Nigerians not to worry about the challenges facing Nigeria but only pray for the success of the Tinubu’s administration, saying it would pay off in the next seven years. Speaking during the flag-off of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja on Tuesday, Senator Akpabio said, “I have no doubt that by the time the president is through with his tenure in the country, seven years from today, many people will not recognise FCT, they will not recognise Nigeria again.

“So, all I can say is: let us continue to pray for him and be hopeful that the challenges you see today, tomorrow, you will see them no more. He did it in Lagos and today, Lagos is one of the best; one of the largest economies in Africa when we are talking about cities.” On the project, the lawmaker said, “This is for me another major wonder of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. This is a way to cater to a city of this nature. This is a way to cater to the people of the area councils, the FCT residents and visitors alike.”

Akpabio, who also extolled President Tinubu for picking former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as the FCT Minister further said, “So, I believe that you are a square peg in a square hole and I must thank the President for having the eyes to pinpoint those who can perform and bringing them.”

03/07/2024

Police arrest Rivers vigilante commander with human skulls.

The Rivers State Police Command said its men have arrested the commander of a local vigilante group identified as Felix Nwaobakata with two human skulls and other parts at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state.

Also, the police said its operatives, in a clampdown on the excesses of vigilante groups operating in the state, arrested seven other members of the local security outfit for sundry crimes, including murder.

Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Wednesday

Iringe-Koko said Nwaobakata, who is the Commander of the ONELGA Security and Peace Advisory Committee codenamed OSPAC was a principal suspect in the murder of two brothers in Idu in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA of the state on May 1, 2024, on the allegations that they were kidnappers.

The statement noted the arrest of Nwaobakata and other OSPAC members followed numerous complaints about their operations in different parts of the state, especially in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LG, saying the operatives of the outfit recently attacked a police division in Omoku and clashed with other security agencies.

The statement read, “The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a clampdown on the excesses of vigilante groups operating within the state.

“This follows numerous complaints about the operations of the ONELGA Security and Peace Advisory Committee in different parts of the State, predominantly in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, as well as clashes with other Security Agencies by this Vigilante Group.

“On May 9, 2024, Alhaji Usman Seleh, the Chairman of the Hausa Indigenous Group in ONELGA, reported that OSPAC had abducted a member of his group. He proceeded to report the matter to the police. Consequently, the police invited the ONELGA OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, who refused to honour several invitations.

“Instead, the OSPAC outfit coordinated an attack on the police division in Omoku but the attack was thwarted as the police repelled them.

“Following this development, Tactical Units of the command stormed the ONELGA OSPAC Camp at Omoku and arrested Cheta Benjamin, Joshua Ekwosa, Innocent Ahiakwu, and four others.

“The ONELGA OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, was subsequently arrested in his hideout in Omoku on June 17, 2024 where two human skulls and human bones were found in his possession.

“The arrested OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwaobakata, is also a principal suspect in the murder of two brothers, Collins Ugorji (32) and Newman Ugorji (39), of the Idu Community in ONELGA.”

The brothers were said to have been killed on May 1, 2024, by the OSPAC on the allegation that they were kidnappers.

Their motorcycles were reportedly confiscated, and their bodies taken to the OSPAC secretariat in Omoku.

In another related incident, the state police spokesperson said, “On May 3, 2024, the Youths of Egbeda Community in Emuoha LGA staged a peaceful protest to Lubrik Construction Company at Egbeda, and after being addressed by the Police, they dispersed but were ambushed by a group of OSPAC members led by the Egbeda OSPAC Commander, Friday Ogbuji, who shot and killed the Youth Leader, Innocent Didia.

“The Rivers State Police Command has made further arrests and will continue to investigate these cases and other related ones, which will then be charged to a Court of competent Jurisdiction.

“The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu has advised that any resident who has complaints of assault, extortion, or illegal detention should make a report at the nearest police station.

“The Rivers State Command is committed to carrying out its duty of protecting lives and property. It will not tolerate any act of illegality, excessive use of force, torture, fraudulent conversion of properties, and other varying forms of criminality by the OSPAC or any other vigilante outfit.”

Disu said that while recognising the relevance and importance of these vigilante groups in the community policing system, the command will keep engaging and synergising with these groups on what is expected of them and their limitations.

03/07/2024

Bayelsa Linda Ikeji, Queeneth Reigneth, Receives Wireless Microphone Gift.

Hon. Awudumu Reigneth popularly known as Bayelsa Linda Ikeji, has been gifted with a new Wireless Microphone.

The Wireless Microphone was given to her by her Content Creation Boss, Mr Barakumo Solomon Odede, to enable her shoot quality videos and also to promote Bayelsa State on the social media space.

Awudumu Reigneth is a Politician, Brand Ambassador, Social Media Influencer and a Content Creator.

Follow her page for exciting comic videos at Reigneth TV.

03/07/2024

“God came for me again”— Nigerian Lady Says as she Celebrates the arrival of her new Baby.

03/07/2024

Yobe philanthropist, Sani Kaitafi, disburses over N12million cash to women in an effort to cushion the nationwide hardship.

03/07/2024

2024 WASSCE Fees: Borno Gov't Pays Over N500 Million for 25,075 final-year students

Borno State Government has shown its commitment to education equity by disbursing N507,654,000 to cover the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 25,075 final-year students in public schools across the state.

This was disclosed by Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, Honourable Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, on Wednesday during the disbursement ceremony at the multipurpose hall of the Quality Assurance Office of the Ministry of Education in Maiduguri.

"Borno State Government has consistently subsidised these examination fees by 75%," Commissioner Wakilbe said, "and this year's disbursement is part of that commitment."

The commissioner emphasised government's dedication to a level playing field in the school system. "His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Borno State Governor, has fulfilled his promise," he declared. "Students in both public and private schools can now access their results simultaneously."

"Borno State Government expressed its sincere gratitude to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). "We are deeply grateful to WAEC for supporting the state's resettlement efforts," Wakilbe said.
"Extending WASSCE examinations to almost all parts of the state has significantly alleviated the challenges faced by our students."

Meanwhile, the education commissioner commended school principals that adhered to examination ethics and quotas. However, he warned against any malpractice, stating "government will take punitive measures against any school principal that registers students without records or history in the school. While we support genuine ex-students with school records retaking examinations, we oppose the practice of registering external candidates without proper records."

Wakilbe further elaborated on the negative consequences of this practice, explaining, "This illegal activity leads to issues with student record verification, indiscipline, corruption, and malpractice in public schools, placing a heavy financial burden on the government and straining scarce state resources."

He went on to say "Furthermore, any principal of a public school whose examination centre is derecognized due to malpractice will be removed from their position." The Ministry of Education will submit a list of accredited private schools for consideration in the 2025 WASSCE. Borno State Government, under the leadership of Governor Zulum, remains committed to supporting education and ensuring all students have a fair chance at success.

Responding to the commissioner, Mr. Zakari Ya'u Abdullahi, Zonal Coordinator of WAEC, Borno State, confirmed the payment of the funds. "This presentation we are making today signifies that the funds have been paid and are already in the account of West African Examinations Council," he said.

"By the special grace of God, whenever we finish marking and the results are released, you can be assured that the results for all candidates, both government-sponsored schools and private schools, will be released at the same time." This aligns with Governor Zulum's earlier promise of ensuring equal access to results for all students.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks from representatives of the schools and students. Abba Ali Ladan, President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), spoke on behalf of the schools, while Ahmad Kyari Ahmad the president of National Union of Borno state Student union NUBOSS delivered a vote of thanks on behalf of the students. They expressed their gratitude to Borno State Government for its continued support of education in the state.

03/07/2024

Congratulations Hon. Ununuma Bidemi on your appointment as the Secretary of Ahoada East Local Government, Rivers State.

03/07/2024

Nnamdi Kanu Agrees To Abide By Any Condition FG Gives For His Release.

The embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has agreed to abide by any condition the Federal Government would give for his release from detention.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, when he led other Senators from the South East region of Nigeria to a meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand the release of the detained IPOB leader.

Abaribe, who is also former Senate Minority Leader disclosed that he had already met with Kanu at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Even though the meeting was held in camera, however, Senator Abaribe, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said he was optimistic that the AGF would persuade the Federal Government to heed to the call for Kanu’s release.

He maintained that the continued detention of the IPOB leader was responsible for the rising level of insecurity and agitations in the South East region.

According to him, unless Kanu is released, social and economic activities within the region would remain stagnant.
The meeting between the lawmakers and the AGF came barely one day after all the Governors from the South East region resolved to approach President Bola Tinubu to beg for Kanu’s freedom.

Earlier, about 50 members of the House of Representatives from various parts of the country, urged President Tinubu to free the detained IPOB leader.

The representatives, who identified themselves as “Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East”, prayed President Tinubu to direct the AGF to invoke Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to terminate the terrorism-related charge that is pending against Kanu before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.

It will be recalled that Kanu was first arrested in Lagos on October 14, 2015, upon his return to the country from the United Kingdom.
Trial Justice Binta Nyako had on April 25, 2017, granted him bail on health ground, after he had spent about 18 months in detention.
Upon the perfection of the bail conditions, he was on April 28, 2017, released from the Kuje prison.

However, midway into the trial, the IPOB leader escaped from the country after soldiers invaded his country home at Afara Ukwu Ibeku in Umuahia, Abia State, an operation that led to the death of some of his followers.

Senator Abaribe, who initially stood as his surety, alongside two others, subsequently applied to the court to be allowed to withdraw from the case.

Not satisfied with Abaribe’s claim that he was not aware of the whereabouts of the defendant, the trial court ordered him to forfeit the N100 million he deposited as bond to secure Kanu’s bail.

Meanwhile, Kanu was later re-arrested in Kenya on June 19, 2021 and extraordinarily renditioned back to the country by security agents on June 27, 2021.

Following the development, the trial court, on June 29, 2021, remanded him in custody of DSS, where he remained till date.
On April 8, 2022, the court struck out eight out of the 15-count charge that FG preferred against him on the premise that they lacked substance.

Likewise, the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on October 13, 2022, ordered Kanu’s immediate release from detention even as it quashed the charge against him.
Dissatisfied with the decision, FG took the matter before the Supreme Court, even as it persuaded the appellate court to suspend the ex*****on of the judgement, pending the determination of its appeal.

03/07/2024

CARETAKER CHAIRMAN OF OGU/BOLO, EVANS BIPI, ACCUSES BOMA IYAYE OF USING HIS POSITION TO HARASS THE PEOPLE.

The Caretaker Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Evans Bipi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA) of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Boma Iyaye to order for abusing his position.

Speaking in Bolo Town during a Familiarization visit to the area, Evans Bipi said the manner in which the EDFA of NDDC has been conducting his personal affairs as an indigene of the area is capable of causing a breach of the existing peace in the area.

He accused Boma Iyaye of using his position in NDDC to harass and intimidate the peace-loving people of Ogu/Bolo just to please his political godfather and Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike.

Evans Bipi also accused the EDFA of NDDC of constantly holding unlawful procession and protest in Ogu/Bolo to create tension and unnecessary supremacy battle in the area just to impress the Minister of FCT at the detriment of the peace of the area.

“The EDFA of NDDC has continued to deceive himself and his political godfather that he is in control of the political landscape of Ogu/Bolo just to save his job in NDDC by holding illegal protest in the area, intimidating and provoking people to anger and causing disruption of lawful businesses in the area”.

“The unprovoked and unwarranted action of the EDFA of NDDC poses serious threat to the sustenance of peace in Ogu/Bolo that is adjudged as one of the most peaceful LGA in Rivers State”.

“Mr. President should know that the EDFA of NDDC is using his position to stoke violence and cause crisis in his Local Government Area instead of using it for public good”.

“It is therefore imperative for the President to call him to order to forestall a breakdown of law and order in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area”

The Caretaker Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi also described the conduct of the EDFA of NDDC Boma Iyaye as shameful, disheartening and unbecoming of a public officer who shares in the core mandate of the NDDC to fast-track development of the Niger Delta region and complements the development efforts of both State and Local Governments in the region.

He urged the peace-loving people of Ogu/Bolo to continue to remain peaceful and law abiding in the face of provocation by those he described as anti-democratic forces who do not mean well for the Local Government Area.

On the issue of development, the CTC of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi said the Council will provide 4 power generating sets for Bolo Town to boost power and water supply in the area.

He also announced the immediate dissolution of the Electricity and Water Committee of Bolo Town appointed by the immediate past administration of the Council and announced the reconstitution of a new Committee to work in line with the vision of his administration.

He tasked the new Executives of Electricity and Water Committee of Bolo Town to key into the foolproof plan of his administration to bring a lasting solution to the perennial problem of power and water supply in the area.

The CTC Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi also visited Wakama Community where he promised to improve the living condition of the people through his economic empowerment programme.

He promised to support Fishermen/Women in the Community by providing them with the necessary fishing equipment to boost their trade.

Evans Bipi also urged the Youth of Wakama Community to remain peaceful and eschew social vices and all tendencies capable of causing a breach of the existing peace in the area.

The Ogu/Bolo Council Boss Evans Bipi accompanied by some political bigwigs in the LGA and members of the Caretaker Committee also paid a courtesy visit on the Monarch of Bolo HRH, King Acheseinimie Micah Frank, BoloLuka VIII during the familiarization visit to Bolo Town.

03/07/2024

"Nobody can ever organize a wedding as expensive and successful as mine in this Nigeria, nobody fit do am like 001"--- Davido

"My wedding was meant for billionaires only but the venue was still full because every billionaire in Nigeria wanted to attend. I spent over $20-million on my wedding day and it still didn't even affect my account balance. It shall take another generation for somebody to be able to organize a wedding as expensive and as successful as mine."

03/07/2024

PDP chieftains knock Fubara for attacking party.

Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Tuesday, chided the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over his versal onslaught against the party.

Two members of the PDP National Executive Committee, Timothy Osadolor and Diran Odeyemi, described Fubara’s behaviour as unfortunate and uncalled for.

Fubara, last week while hosting some lawmakers in Rivers State, said the PDP failed the people of Rivers State by keeping quiet amid the raging political crisis in the state.

Fubara, who is having a running battle with his predecessor and estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, said Rivers relied on its principles of truth rather than party politics, asserting that the state would no longer be constrained by party affiliation and instead stand firm to defend democracy on its terms.

”In our state today, we are no longer doing party. We are doing a movement, so you don’t blame me if I don’t go to the side of the party too much.

“The party has failed us here. So what we are doing here is to stand with our two legs on the soil of Rivers State, so that we can defend democracy,” Fubara said

But PDP NEC members, who spoke to our correspondent on Tuesday, described the governor’s remarks as unfortunate and warned him against directing his frustration toward the party.

Odeyemi, who is a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary, said there were rules and a constitution guiding party members, stressing that the governor should have used alternative methods to address his grievances, instead of ridiculing the party.

“It is quite unfortunate when a governor speaks in public like that. We believe, as a governor, he knows the rules and the constitution of the party and shouldn’t have spoken in that manner.

“We are not saying there cannot be a misunderstanding of these rules. That is why we have, in the constitution, ways and manner of resolving the issues.

03/07/2024

Tony Okocha Led Rivers APC, Amaechi camp differ on upcoming LG poll

The All Progressives Congress Caretaker Committee, led by Chief Tony Okocha, and the camp loyal to the former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, are on a collision course over the party’s participation in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, led by Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), announced on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting that the state would conduct the LG elections on October 5 in the 23 local government areas of the state.

While the Okocha-led APC CTC remained sceptical about participating in the elections, the Amaechi camp expressed its determination to field candidates.

Reacting to the stakeholders meeting convened by the electoral commission, Okocha said neither he nor the party was invited.

Okocha said, “I was not invited. My party was not invited. My party is too big not to be officially invited to an event like that. I am too big to attend an event to which t I was not officially invited.

“RSIEC refused to officially invite me as the chairman of a major opposition party in the state. I saw information about the stakeholders meeting on social media.

“I was in the church on Sunday and I sent a mail to the chairman of RSIEC and he replied that APC was a major stakeholder. My party can only take part in the election only if things are done right.”

Corroborating Okocha’s views, the APC CTC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga, said the main opposition party in the state was absent at the stakeholders’ meeting called by RSIEC because it did not receive any official communication.

Ikenga, however, said the party would decide when it received an official communication, even as he accused the commission of starting on a wrong footing.

“In a matter that is critical as that, ordinarily as a party and other parties, we ought to have been formally invited.

“If they (RSIEC) invited other parties officially, they

03/07/2024

NIGER TO GET NEW ORIENTATION CAMP .

.....Gov Donates N200,000 each to 1,301 CMs

The Niger State Governor, Rt Hon Umaru Muhammad Bago has announced the release of the sum of Five Billion Naira for the construction of an Ultra-modern Orientation Camp for NYSC in the State.

He also announced the donation of the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira for each Corps Member in camp, a trailer load of rice and twenty cows to augment the feeding of Corps Members and Camp Officials during the on-going Orientation programme.

The Governor stated this today in his address during the Swearing-in Ceremony of the 2024 Batch 'B' Stream One Corps Members deployed to the State held at the NYSC Niger State Orientation Camp, Paiko.

He said the State Government is going to provide five boreholes in the present camp and also make the camp a more conducive environment for the Corps Members.

Governor Bago also pledged automatic employment into the Niger State Civil Service for Corps Members that studied medical courses in the tertiary institutions.

"We need to feed the nation. Farming is more than hoes and cutlasses. We have invested so much in agricultural mechanisation. We will collaborate with the NYSC and Federal Ministry of Youth Development on how we can inject agricultural mechanisation into NYSC Scheme", the Governor said.

During the ceremony, Hon. Justice Mariya M Ismail administered the Oath of Allegiance on the 1,301 Corps Members comprising 570 males and 731 females.

While signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development at the Government House in Minna, Governor Bago said Niger State is interested in promoting agro-value chain that would increase food support and create employment opportunities, especially for Corps Members.

He added that efforts are in top gear to create 100 farm estates with 10 hectares of land in each of the 25 Local Government Areas of the State.

He also disclosed that the State would re-engineer agriculture through land mechanization for farm house that would provide jobs for thousands of graduates and other categories of youths.

"We have four hydro-powered dams that release over one billion litres of water everyday. We have provisions for animal husbandry, aquaculture among others.

We are creating 100 farm estates and we are also giving our free vehicles to our Staff", he said.

In her response during the signing of the MoU, the Minister for Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio-Ibrahim thanked the Governor for his immense support for the Scheme in Niger State.

She disclosed that the MoU would further enable NYSC to become self-reliant as the Scheme is vigorously thinking outside the box on diverse areas of youth empowerment.

She implored other State Governors to emulate Governor Bago's gesture.

The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed commended the Governor for being NYSC friendly in his administration. He thanked him for the promise of building a State-of-the-Art NYSC Orientation Camp in Niger State.

03/07/2024

AMB. CHIJIOKE DIRECTS URGENT INVESTIGATION ON COLLAPSED BUILDING
..Ordered immediate arrest of the owner and engineer.

The Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, Ambassador Chijioke Ihunwo has on Tuesday ordered an urgent investigation into the cause of the collapsed two storey building in Okporo Road, by Rumudara, Obio-Akpor local government area.

On reaching the site, the Chairman mobilised youths of the area to rescue a trapped woman and her children.

Speaking after the inspection of the collapsed two storey building, Ambassador Chijioke directed the council agencies for immediate investigation into the cause of the collapsed building and question those involved in the building.

While sympathizing with an injured man and a rescued woman with her children, he directed for their treatment

The Chairman said the council will mobilise equipments to evacuate the debris of the collapsed building, and ordered for arrest of the owner of the building and the engineer.

03/07/2024

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE FORUM OF CHAIRMEN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA COUNCILS OF TRADITIONAL RULERS HELD AT THE SECRETARIAT OF THE COUNCIL TODAY 1ST JULY, 2024

Gentlemen of the Press

At the end of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Forum of Chairmen of Local Government Area Councils of Traditional Rulers, acting on behalf of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers: We State as follows:

1 Congratulates His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State on his electoral victory at the Supreme Court as well as his successful one year in office.

2 Thanks the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for appointing another traditional ruler of repute from the Ikwerre ethnic nationality as Chairman of Council.

3 Congratulates His Majesty, Eze Chike Amadi Worlu-Wodo DSSRS, Eze Oha Apara IV on his appointment by the Governor of Rivers State, as Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.

4 Thanks the immediate Past Chairman of Council, His Majesty, Sir Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, DSSRS, Nne Nwe-Eli Emohua XIII, Olo IV, for his services to the Council and wished him well in his future endeavours.

5. Condemns in strong terms, the instigation of violence in our different communities and kingdoms by some overzealous politicians, as a way of preparing the ground for anarchy, bloodbath and complete breakdown of law and order as a precursor to the call for state of Emergency.

6. Condemns in its entirety the call by these disgruntled individuals and groups for the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Council also noted that Rivers State is one of the most peaceful States in Nigeria, and wondered why anybody would call for a declaration of State of Emergency in a place like Rivers State where there has not been any breakdown of law and order or serious threat to the peaceful habitation of residents.

7. States that those calling for the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State are parochial, selfish, unpatriotic and do not have the mandate and support of Royal Fathers who are owners of the State.

8. Calls on all investors in Rivers State to continue to sustain their businesses without fear as there is nothing on ground that threatens the security of their investments in Rivers State. Council futher invites potential investors to come and invest in Rivers State because the State is peaceful and has everything that can grow a business.

9. Request the Inspector General of Police to advise his officers and men in Rivers State to deal with the current politically instigated crisis in Rivers State with utmost professionalism and impartiality as there are cries from some quarters that the Nigeria Police in Rivers State is taking sides in its dealing with the issues arising from the current situation in Rivers State.

10. Calls on the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, to remain steadfast in his delivery of good governance to the people of Rivers State, and not be detracted by calculated attempts from certain individuals and groups to derail his vision for the State.

11. Finally, Council calls on His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ignore the call for a declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State as such a call cannot be justified in a state that is peaceful and has continued to host several international seminars, symposia and workshops with a record of peaceful nightlife.

Signed:

1. Abua/Odual - HRM King Kaleh O. M Obuge

2. Ahoada-East - HM Eze Cassidy Ikegbidi

3. Ahoada-West - HRM Moore M. Unio

4. Akuku-Toru - HM King Disreal Bob-Manuel

5. Andoni - HM. King Dr. Aaron M. Ikuru

6. Asari-Toru - HRH Iboroma Talbot Pokubo

7. Bonny - King Edward A.W.D Pepple

8. Degema - HRH Lawrence Odum Barboy

9. Eleme - HM King Dr. Philip Osaro Obele

10. Etche - HRM Opurum O.

11. Gokana - HRH King B. P Bagha

12. Ikwerre - HRM King Blessing Wagor

13. Khana - King Suanu Baridam

14. Obio/Akpor - HRH King Chike Worlu-Wodo

15. ONELGA - Eze Ginikanwa E.

16. Ogu-Bolo -HRH Acheseinimie M. Frank JP

17. Okrika - HRM E. T. Ibiagolika

18. Omuma - HRM King Barr. Onyekachi Amaonwu

19. Opobo/Nkoro - King Dandeson Douglas Jaja

20. OYIGBO - HRH Eze Sir Nwankwo Nwankwo

21. PHALGA - Eze Isaiah Elikwu JP

22. Tai - HRM Samuel Nne

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Monday	07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:00
Thursday	07:00 - 22:00
Friday	07:00 - 22:00
Saturday	07:00 - 22:00
Sunday	04:00 - 23:00