He argued that the DSS has no legal mandate to act as a proxy for President Tinubu, insisting that only an individual personally defamed can seek redress through civil litigation. Sowore cited several court rulings, including the landmark Arthur Nwankwo v. State (1985), which struck down sedition laws in Nigeria, affirming citizens’ right to free expression.
During a news conference in Abuja on Friday, Prof. Adesina Sodiya, President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), urged the incoming administration of Sen. Bola Tinubu to continue with the census process despite its suspension. Sodiya emphasized the importance of census in national planning and development, stating that “census is crucial for national planning and…
*Explains Why Poll In Eastern District Was Different Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of voters in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in the state, describing it as very impressive. Senator Diri stated this on Monday shortly after the exercise at his Sampou/Kalama Ward 6…
“The death of Major General Rabe Abubakar in captivity is not only a personal loss to his family and the military community but also a national tragedy. It raises serious concerns about the safety and security of every Nigerian citizen.”
…As Government reiterates commitment to infrastructural development Bayelsa State Ministry of Finance has held the last Transparency briefing for the first tenure of the Prosperity Administration. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Maxwell Ebibai, presided over the session where the Technical Adviser on Treasury, Accounts and Revenue, Mr. Timipre Seipulou, read out the financial details for…
Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei, member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, has extended birthday felicitations to Hon. Joanah Gigi, Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development. Ambaiowei praised the Commissioner’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of women, children, and other vulnerable groups, describing her leadership as both inspiring and impactful. “Happy birthday, Hon. Joanah Gigi….
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, September 19. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu, in his first outing to the Assembly, will be addressing…
The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has cautioned Nigerians against blowing the country’s problems out of proportion. The NCAC boss made the appeal in an interview with correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said that blowing the country’s problems out…
“We want to use the occasion of the National Peace Summit to reunite all our officers across the nation and to make them feel the impact of the current management. We are changing the narratives of the past”
“This is a project we have been talking about for many years. But it is now being actualised. So, let me extend my heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast support and commitment to the development of Bayelsa State.”
