…Says It’s Time To Rethink Nigeria’s Federalism The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, harped on true federalism, faults Nigeria’s brand of federalism. According to him, a situation where only the Federal Government can create local government is an aberration. Governor Diri also noted that Nigeria was on the wrong path to development and needed to turn back. Delivering a lecture titled: “Rethinking Our Future: The Need For True Federalism and Economic Renaissance,”...

Following the arson, killings, and other forms of violence that occurred in three local governments in Rivers state on Monday, the State Government has set up a judicial inquiry to probe the incident. After the attacks, the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for setting ablaze three local government secretariats. He pledged that the incident, unlike previous cases, will not be ignored, as his administration will collaborate with...