A legal challenge to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is set to proceed on May 26, 2025, after the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt granted a brief adjournment during a hearing on Monday, May 12.

The suit, filed by Dr. Farah Dagogo, a former member of the House of Representatives and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant, contests Tinubu’s March 18 suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Professor Ngozi Odu, and the entire state legislature.

The president justified the emergency declaration by citing threats to national assets in the oil sector and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the state’s Sole Administrator.

Dagogo’s legal counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Cosmas Enweluzo, told journalists that the president’s actions were not only unprecedented but unconstitutional.

President Has No Power to Suspend Elected Leaders – Lawyer

“The President cannot act as a ‘Tin god.’ He does not have the constitutional authority to suspend elected representatives or govern over four million Rivers people and those doing business in Rivers State by fiat. It is a constitutional aberration and must not be allowed,” Enweluzo said.

Filed under suit number FHC/PH/CS/50/2025, the case lists several high-profile defendants, including President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Admiral Ibas.

Only the fifth defendant, Vice Admiral Ibas, was represented in court on Monday. His counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, requested additional time to respond to the originating summons.

Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed granted the extension but firmly stated that the hearing would proceed on May 26 regardless of further delays.

Enweluzo, while not opposing the request for adjournment, criticised the broader silence from other defendants.

“All defendants have been properly served, yet none except the fifth has filed even a conditional appearance,” he said.

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Why Tinubu’s action isn’t justified

He further questioned the security rationale used to justify the emergency in Rivers State, pointing out that “in Benue, Plateau, and Borno States, serious security challenges persist… Yet no state of emergency was declared there. Rivers State has remained relatively peaceful.”

Enweluzo commended Dr. Dagogo for initiating the constitutional challenge.

“We are grateful for principled leaders like Dr Farah Dagogo who are willing to defend the Nigerian Constitution.

“Citizens have a right to be governed by officials they have elected and represented by legislators of their constituencies,” he said

Counsel to the fifth defendant, Ogunwumiju, declined to speak with the media following the hearing.

Two staff members of the Damboa Local Education Authority (LEA) were k!lled in a bomb blast in Borno State.  The on Monday, May 12, 2025 along the DamboaMaiduguri highway.  Sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Blessings Luka and Gideon Bitterleaf, were travelling from Damboa to Maiduguri when the incident occurred.  According to eyewitnesses, the deceased were seated in front of a Toyota Hiace van transporting mangoes when the vehicle struck an improvised explosive device suspected to have been planted by insurgents.  The explosion claimed both lives instantly, leaving few others with injuries.  A source within the Damboa Local Government confirmed the identities of the victims, describing them as committed and hardworking education officials.  Security operatives have since cordoned off the area, while investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible for the attack.   The post Two LEA staff k!lled in bomb blast on DamboaMaiduguri highway appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Ochuba, the leading event trading exchange platform, is excited to announce the official launch of its Affiliate “Refer and Earn” program, an innovative initiative designed to reward users for referring new members to the platform. This new feature provides a significant opportunity for users to earn passive income by introducing Ochuba to their network, all while helping to expand the user base and grow the exchange’s community.

Ochuba’s “Refer and Earn” program allows users to generate commissions by referring friends, followers, family, and colleagues to the platform. By sharing a unique referral link, users can earn up to 3,000 Naira per user referred instantly, and a percentage of the trading fees generated by the referred individuals continuously. As the platform continues to gain popularity among Nigerians, the referral program offers a simple and effective way for existing users to engage with and benefit from the platform’s growing success.

We are excited to introduce the ‘Refer and Earn’ program as part of our ongoing efforts to create a more dynamic and rewarding experience for our early adopters, said Olaoha Ezeja, Founder of Ochuba. This initiative empowers our community to take part in the growth of our platform while also giving them the chance to earn passive income. Our goal is to make trading on Ochuba not only an engaging experience but a rewarding one, where users are incentivized for contributing to the platform’s success.

The affiliate program is designed to be accessible and straightforward. Participants will receive a unique referral link that can be easily shared via social media, email, or even through personal interactions. Once a referral uses the link to sign up for the platform and starts trading, the referrer automatically get credited up to 3,000 Naira while also earning a percentage of the trading fees generated by their referred user as they start trading. There is no limit to the number of referrals a user can make, providing the potential for unlimited earning opportunities.

Key features of the “Refer and Earn” program include:

• Simple Sign-Up Process: Sign up for Ochuba’s referral program is as easy as generating a unique referral link.-Unlimited Referral Earnings: There is no cap on the number of referrals a user can make, and each new referral brings a new stream of earnings.

• Commissions on Trading Fees: Users earn 20% of the trading fees generated by their referred individuals, providing a passive revenue stream.

• Tracking and Reporting: The platform provides detailed tracking tools so users can monitor their referral activity and earnings in real time.

Ochuba has made a name for itself as Nigeria’s #1 event trading platform, offering users the ability to trade on various popular event markets, from political sagas, sports outcomes to entertainment events. By focusing on security, transparency, and ease of use, Ochuba has built a reputation as a trusted platform in the growing event trading space.

The “Refer and Earn” program aligns with Ochuba’s mission to empower users and expand its ecosystem, creating a more engaging and profitable experience for the entire community. With the introduction of this program, the company anticipates increased platform growth, enhanced user interaction, and a stronger, more interconnected community of traders.

We believe this is just the beginning,” continued Ezeja. “The ‘Refer and Earn” program is part of a larger vision to make Ochuba not only a leading event trading exchange but also a platform where anybody with influence, most especially Nigeria’s growing army of content creators and social media influencers are rewarded. This is an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we look forward to seeing our community thrive.

For more information about the “Refer and Earn” program or to get started, visit 

What Event Trading is All About

Event trading is a concept that allows users to trade on the outcome of specific events, often within the realms of sports, entertainment, politics, or any other category where future events have uncertain results. It combines elements of prediction markets, betting, and trading platforms, enabling users to buy and sell “shares” or “positions” in different outcomes or events, much like they would trade stocks or commodities.

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Event trading platforms, like ochuba.com, create markets around specific events (e.g., the winner of a sports match, the result of an election, the chart performance of a newly-released music album, etc.). These events are broken down into two possible outcomes, with Yes indicating that the event will happen and No indicating that the event won’t happen.

Users can “buy” shares in either of the outcomes they believe will happen and “sell” shares when they think the outcome’s likelihood has changed or if they want to take profits. The prices of these shares fluctuate based on demand, which is in itself influenced by changing information leading up to the event.

About Ochuba:

Ochuba is an innovative event trading exchange that enables users to trade on a wide range of popular events, including sports, entertainment, and more. With an emphasis on user experience, security, and transparency, Ochuba offers a platform that caters to professional traders, and also to fun seekers who just want to have fun and play around with cash predicting the outcome of popular events they are interested in. Ochuba continues to expand its offerings, providing a unique way for users to engage with event markets and make the most of every opportunity.

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