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GOV. FUBARA VOWS TO CONDUCT PEACEFUL, CREDIBLE LG ELECTIONS IN RIVERS ….Says LG Polls will hold on October 5
GOV. FUBARA VOWS TO CONDUCT PEACEFUL, CREDIBLE LG ELECTIONS IN RIVERS
….Says LG Polls will hold on October 5
…Visits RSIEC office to assure them of support
…Tasks contractor on speedy delivery of Trans -Kalabari Road.
Rivers State Governor,A Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that the Rivers State local government election scheduled to hold on October 5, 2024 will hold and conducted as the most peaceful and credible elections in the State.
Governor Fubara said he has already received briefing from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, (RSIEC) on Court order mandating the agency to conduct the elections in the State, with the full support of security agencies, assuring that the State electoral empire will be given the necessary supports to conduct the elections successfully.
Governor Fubara disclosed this while addressing newsmen at Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, shortly after the inspection of the Trans -Kalabari Road Project which he described as a legacy project of his administration.
“Our election will hold on October 5. I am aware that RSIEC told me they already have an order mandating them to conduct the election on 5th and the security agencies should support them.”
“So, I think with that order the election will hold. I might not be a lawyer, but there is something they call first in hand and since they have the first in hand we will give them all the necessary support for that election to be conducted and it will be one of the best elections ever conducted in Rivers State, free and fair in this State.”.
The Governor expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of work done by the contractors on the Trans-Kalabari road and urged them to expedite action on the project to meet the delivery targets.
“We are in Rumuolumeni which is the starting point of the Trans-Kalabari road project. From here if you remember when we came to flag-off this road, it is a project that will connect the Bakana people to the city. ”
“So, we just came for inspection to see the progress of the job. I can say I am not too impressed but considering the terrain it is not a normal strong land where you just clean the earth and lay asphalt, I need more speed because it is a very important project to me. As a matter of fact I see it as one of my legacy projects. So it is important that I achieve it before we complete our tenure.”
Governor Fubara also paid a visit to the (RSIEC) office and charged the Electoral body to ensure the conduct of a free, fair and credible local government elections in the state and report any infraction by anybody and he is prepared to defend the State as the Chief Security officer.
“I went for an inspection, but I have been informed of some people planning to come here, so I decided to come. I hope everything is going on well. That is the most important thing I want to hear.”
“What is important to me is that Rivers State has to be alive, it doesn’t belong to anybody. I don’t care who nominated you, but do the right thing.”
“If we make a mistake today, it is going to live with us forever. Chairman, nobody has the right to interrupt the process, this is Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, it belongs to Rivers State and I am the Governor, so if there is anything let me know, I will come here personally.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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