Ijaw Stakeholders To Discuss Self-Determination Amid Rivers Crisis – INC President

Ijaw stakeholders to discuss self-determination amid Rivers Crisis – INC President. The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has announced plans for a stakeholders’ meeting to deliberate on self-determination following the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.

INC President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, criticized the move, calling it a setback for the Ijaw people. He argued that the crisis stemmed from political tensions between Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stressing that the federal government should have acted against all parties involved rather than focusing on Fubara.

Ijaw Stakeholders

Retired Delta State judge, Miakpor Emiaso, and former Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) president, Dr. Chris Ekiyor, also condemned the decision, alleging political bias and questioning Wike’s continued influence in the crisis.

As discontent grows, Ijaw leaders are set to review their political future and options for self-determination.

Tinubu Reveals How Coalition Of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Driven By Hate, Frustrated Losers

Tinubu reveals how coalition of Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai driven by hate, frustrated losers. This followed the announcement of a coalition of opposition parties aiming to oust Mr Tinubu on Thursday.

The Tinubu-led government has dismissed the announced coalition of opposition figures—including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Nasir El-Rufai of the Social Democratic Party—as one driven by hate, berating the coalescing opposition politicians as “frustrated” and “sore losers.”

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for the Tinubu-led government, made this statement on Thursday, shortly after Mr Abubakar and others announced their coalition.
Mr Onanuga referred to the Abubakar-led coalition as “the coalition of Tinubu haters.”

“They are not politicians after the public good. It’s all about their self-interest. They are disgruntled. They are a frustrated lot.

The leaders are sore losers. The coalition is an amalgam of Tinubu haters. Their agenda is to stop Tinubu,” Mr Onanuga said.

The presidential spokesperson added that Mr Tinubu is focused on governance and would not be distracted by a coalition of politicians driven by selfish interests.

“President Tinubu is focused on governance to build a prosperous country. He is on the way to achieving this. Two months to his midterm, he has many solid achievements to showcase.

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Intractable problems are being tackled headlong. He cannot be distracted by the so-called coalition of politicians,” Mr Onanuga said.

This followed the announcement of a coalition of opposition parties aiming to oust Mr Tinubu on Thursday.

At the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, where opposition politicians held a press conference opposing Mr Tinubu’s declared state of emergency in Rivers, Mr Abubakar said, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.”

NiMet Predicts 3-Day Sunshine, From Friday

NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, from Friday. NiMet urged members of the public to take adequate precaution.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Friday to Sunday.

In a weather outlook it released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet envisaged sunny skies in hazy conditions on Friday over the northern region.

The agency predicted the prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon or evening hours.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms envisaged over parts of Kogi and Benue states.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are
anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states.
“Later during the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Lagos states,” it said.

According to NiMet, moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa and Bauchi states on Saturday.

It anticipated the rest of the northern region to experience sunny skies in hazy conditions throughout the forecast period.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected over parts of Ogun, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Lagos states,” it said.

The agency predicted moderate dust haze over the northern region on Sunday.
According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

It forecast cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the southern region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Lagos states.

“Temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress; people should stay in well-ventilated and cool spaces.”

The agency advised members of the public to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid undue exposure to direct sunlight.

“People with respiratory issues, especially in the northern parts of the country should be cautious of the weather condition and take necessary precautions,” it said.

NiMet Predicts

According to NiMet, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

It urged members of the public to take adequate precaution.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” it said.