NATIONAL THINK TANK INITIATIVE Initiative for Policy Analysis PRESS RELEASE: CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, DEPUTY GOVERNOR, AND RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE

“Peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice.” –Koffi Annan The recent actions taken by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in declaring a State of Emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, mark a significant turning…

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State of Emergency: A Democratic Coup Against the People of Rivers State instigated by the unchecked desperation of President Tinubu’s Minister – Nigeria’s Opposition Coalition Leaders

… Supreme Court have held that democratic structures can not be dissolved under emergency rule as it amounts to overthrow of another arm of govt. … Usurping National Assembly powers to take over powers of State Assemblies in moments of crisis and giving it to Federal Executive Council is huge assault on our constitutional democracy….

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Finally, IBB admits Abiola won June 12, 1993 presidential election conducted by National Electoral Commission (NEC) led by late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu as the then Electoral Umpire

“Although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all available facts, particularly the detailed election results, which are published as an appendix to this book, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the June 12…

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Trump’s New Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, Links to IPOB Movement

In a shocking revelation, President-elect Donald Trump’s newly appointed Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been found to have worked with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement through her lobbying firm in 2019. This development has sparked interest in the international community, particularly in Nigeria, where IPOB is advocating for an independent nation known…

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Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, six others as ministers

By Olaniyi Apanpa President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven new ministers to his cabinet. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency following the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the administration’s capacity…

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High Expectations As Umbrella Body Of Deejays In Nigeria To Hold Maiden Award Ceremony 6th December

The umbrella body of disc jokeys (DJs) in Nigeria, also called Deejays is set is set to hold the maiden edition its award and recognition on the 6th of December, 2024. The Deejays Association of Nigeria(DJAN) made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, saying among other things, the upcoming event seeks to recognize…

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