Politics
State High Court Upholds Suspension of George Turnah from PDP
As a result of this judgment, George Turnah remains suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party and is enjoined to refrain from parading himself as a member or participating in any activities of the Peoples Democratic Party.
OPEN LETTER TO VICE ADM. IBOK-ETE IBAS: A CALL TO UPHOLD DEMOCRACY IN RIVERS STATE
I have been in great pain to write this letter to you and take the liberty to caution that in this complex national assignments which you find yourself enlisted to carry out, you must be timorous enough to not find yourself taking decisions that pale in the sight of best and acceptable standards of decency. This is more so as I have thoroughly read the Gazette dated 19th March, 2025 appointing you as Administrator as well as extracts of National Assembly Proceedings of Thursday, 20th March, 2025 and do not find the kind of wide and sweeping powers being deployed by your office.
My Administration Not Against Rallies – Gov. Diri
“Let me make this clear. We are not a government that goes against the rule of law. We cherish and protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And in so doing, we abide by every bit of the Constitution.”
GOV DIRI ALERTS SECURITY COMMANDERS, ELDERS ON THREAT TO PEACE IN BAYELSA
“As you are aware, we have threats from our sister state. The political crisis there is threatening us and we will not allow what is happening there to come into Bayelsa State.”
Rivers Crisis: It’s Time For Dialogue – Diri
“Again, l restate that this is the time for dialogue because it is a lose-lose situation for people of Rivers State. l urge Mr. President and the National Assembly to waste no time in inaugurating a committee of eminent personalities that will immediately intervene and bring back peace and the constituted government of Rivers State back to office.”
PANDEF Responds to the Unprecedented State of Emergency in Rivers State
As a body that represents the interests of the South-South citizens, PANDEF reaffirmed its dedication to pursuing peace and stability in the region. The forum aims to foster constructive dialogue with the Federal Government to address the situation in Rivers State.
Governors’ Forum Response to the State of Emergency in Rivers State
“To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, we propose the Rescission of the State of Emergency,”
A Call for Respect: PANDEF Warns Tinubu to Address Wike’s Inflammatory Remarks
“Mr. President,” Ambassador Igali urged, “we implore you to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. The Minister does not own the Niger Delta, and his conduct should not be condoned.”
Governor Diri Stresses Unity Within PDP
“We are all members of the party. The moment we all resolve that we need to fix our party, there cannot be any one person that is bigger than the party.”
