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Former Rivers Governor Ada George accuses Wike of masterminding state of emergency

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Former Governor of Rivers State, Ada George, has blamed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the political unrest currently rocking the state, alleging that the minister is behind the controversial imposition of a state of emergency and the appointment of sole administrators across all 23 local government areas. Ada George, who served as governor from 1992 to 1993 and now chairs the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum, made the claims during a media briefing following the latest developments in the state’s political crisis. He accused the FCT Minister of attempting to ignite instability after failing to assert political control over the state’s leadership. The FCT Minister is the architect of all these things, George said. He could set ablaze states where the governors did not share his views. And that is exactly what I think he is trying to do in Rivers State. Enough is enough. We will not allow him to set Rivers State ablaze anymore. He claimed the minister was in Rivers State shortly before the controversial announcements were made. He was reported to have been here on the 7th, Monday evening, traversing the whole place, visiting the military administrator. Then following that, this announcement came through, George said. He described the appointment of sole administrators as unconstitutional and a clear threat to democracy. There are laid down legal processes for constituting local government leadership. This action undermines those principles. While expressing the forums commitment to peaceful resolution, the elder statesman cautioned that Rivers people would not sit idly by in the face of continued provocation. We cannot go physical but we will resist in any form that will attempt to disrupt or disorganize this state. Despite the rising tension, George noted that the forum initially hoped the minister would take a reconciliatory path. We hoped he would consult with stakeholders for peacebuilding, to calm tensions, and to resolve the issues between the two partiesnot escalate them, he said. Quoting Nigerias first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, George called for calm and patience among stakeholders: Surulere, Surulerebe patient, be silent. He also disclosed that the Rivers Elders Forum had written to both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike at the beginning of the crisis, but neither responded. We did communicate in writing to both the warring parties but unfortunately, we didnt have the courtesy of receiving a reply from any of them. George reaffirmed the forums commitment to lawful processes and legal redress. We will go to court where necessary. We have cases in court at the moment, and we will continue, he said. The post Former Rivers Governor Ada George accuses Wike of masterminding state of emergency appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.


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Watch the first trailer of Linda Ikeji’s new movie, Reverse, which comes to cinemas from May 16th

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Screenshot 20250505 092452 Layout 1746433626The first trailer of Linda Ikejis new movie, Reverse, which comes to cinemas from May 16th, has been released. Reverse stars Susan Pwajok as Rita, who enters a grocery store to shop and sees the shopkeeper beating a young boy. She intervenes and ends up being locked up in the store. What started out as a small quarrel will end up changing the course of her life forever. And no, you won’t see the end coming! Reverse stars Hilda Dokubo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Yvonne Jegede, Susan Pwajok, Ruby Ekezie, Chika R.C, Anta Laniyan and many others Reverse is written and produced by blogger Linda Ikeji, directed by Bryan Dike and distributed by Nile Group. Watch below.      View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post Watch the first trailer of Linda Ikejis new movie, Reverse, which comes to cinemas from May 16th appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.


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Tension in Abia as monarch raises alarm over land acquisitions by suspected herdsmen

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The traditional ruler of Okahia Autonomous Community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Okey Ananaba, has raised serious concerns over what he described as a looming security threat caused by massive land acquisitions by suspected herdsmen in the region.

Speaking during a sensitization visit and town hall meeting with officials of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), Eze Ananaba alleged that herders had acquired over 5,000 plots of land in strategic border communities such as Mgboko Umuanunu—near the boundary with Akwa Ibom State—and Akpaa Mbato, which lies behind the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) in Ovom, Aba.

The monarch warned that these land grabs could serve as operational bases for attacks, pointing to the destruction of farmlands and the presence of illegal firearms, including AK-47 rifles, in the hands of some herders. He said local vigilantes and farmers have received death threats from the herders when they tried to resist the encroachment.

Eze Ananaba lamented that traditional rulers in Obingwa had submitted several petitions to the Abia State Government urging intervention, but their concerns have been largely ignored. “We are the eyes of the government in our communities,” he said. “If the government continues to ignore our reports, the people will suffer.”

ALSO READ: Timaya cries out over herdsmen grazing cattle on Bayelsa farmlands

Some residents also accused unnamed traditional rulers of facilitating these land deals and called on Governor Alex Otti to launch a thorough investigation into the trend. They urged the Ministry of Lands to stop approving large land acquisitions without proper scrutiny.

The monarch’s warning echoes growing fears that the situation could escalate into violence similar to the deadly herders attacks witnessed in Benue and Plateau states.

ALSO READ: 18 cows die after grazing on farmland in Plateau State


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Uche Ogbodo shares video of herself recovering after BBL and tummy tuck surgery

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images (2) 1746386150Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo is back in the spotlight, this time for a cosmetic procedure called Mummy makeover. In a recent video, the actress is seen being assisted by a medical personnel as she recovers from a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) and tummy tuck. Clearly still in pain, Uche walked slowly and carefully but kept things light-hearted, telling the person recording to film am well well  eager to show off her post-op transformation later. Watch video below…     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post Uche Ogbodo shares video of herself recovering after BBL and tummy tuck surgery appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.


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