Politics
Rivers Legislator Commission Constituency Projects In Rumuolumeni
A member representing Obio/Akpor constituency II in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Anthony Okeah has commissioned an Ultramodern Civic Centre for Rumuolumeni Community as part of his constituency project norminated for the people in the 2009.
The Ultra Modern Civic Centre which has a two storey building furnished with modern electronics and air conditioners contained 1000 sitting halls capacity offices, ICT centre and a 500KVA generating machine.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Chief of staff, Rivers State government House, chief Nyesom Wike opined that Hon. Okeah has represented Obio/Akpor constituency II in the state Assembly very well. Chief Wike, noted that the commissioning of the project underscores the commitment and desired effort of the present administration in the state led by Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi to provide the dividends of democracy across all the various communities in the state.
He urged the people of Rumuolumeni community to make judicious use of the edifice that is equipped with modern electronic gadget adding that the project is an asset that is capable of driving the community into the global community.
The state government House chief of staff thanked the people for maintaining peace in their dormain and urged the people to support the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2011 election so that more democratic dividends could be attracted to the area.
“We are happy with the level of representation in the state legislature demonstrated by your representative. Come 2011 election when we come for you to support Hon Anthony Okeah’s candidature for the State Assembly, you people should also give him your support,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Tonye Harry who was the Special Guest at the occasion lauded the lawmaker for ensuring that constituency projects he nominated in the state 2009 budget were completed on time.
Rt. Hon Harry explained that the lawmakers do not execute projects rather, they nominate projects for state government for implementations.
In his speech, the lawmaker representing Obio/Akpor Constituency II in the state legislature, Hon Anthony Okeah, said he nominated the civic centre project to the state government after a due consultation with his constituent.
Hon Okeah stated that the civic centre project which have an ICT centre would be used by the three communities within his constituency assuring that he would not renage in his electioneering promises to his people.
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.