Author: thescale
The controversy surrounding the nomination of a non indigene to head a sensitive body like the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) by the state Sole Administrator, Rtd Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas re-echoed in the upper legislative assembly of the national assembly. The echoes were resoundingly loud on Tuesday when the Nigerian senate questioned the rationale and morality behind the nomination of a non-indigene as Rivers state electoral commission chairman. The Solad nominees for the constitution of the board of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) are currently facing screening by the Senate’s committee on emergency rule, where…
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, saying that its action is in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as Amended). This was disclosed in a statement by the Commission, signed by its Secretary, A. C. Ogakwu and widely circulated on the social media. The newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM). The Constitution, Manifesto, Logo/Flag and list of National Executive Officers of each party have…
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two members of the notorious cult group in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state alleged to have killed the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer (DPO), late SP Bako Angbashim. It would be recalled that late DPO Angbashim and his team were ambushed and murdered by an Iceland cult gang led by late Gift Okpara, aka 2Baba on September 8, 2023. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command’s Spokesperson who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 said the two suspects, identified as Lovegod Goodluck and Precious Olumini, were arrested when security…
FOI: NFF Faces Legal Action Over Chelle’s Contract The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) would soon be entangled in a legal action over its failure to reveal the details of Eric Chelle’s Contract as Super Eagles coach in line with the Freedom Of Information Act (FOI). Our Sports Correspondent gathered that the football governing body in the country was on Tuesday June 10, 2025 served with a court order issued by Hon Justice G.K. Olotu of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In suit number FHC/ABJ/ CS/293/2025, Bob Majiri Oghene Communications (BMC) had approached the Federal High Court in Abuja through an…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has said that internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys,’ bring nothing but shame to the country. Olukoyede, who also said they launder money for politicians made these revelations known during a media briefing on Monday, June 16, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The EFCC boss said that ‘Yahoo Boys’ have made Nigerians seem like suspects before immigration officers around the world. “I want Nigerians to know that we are having a crisis on our hands. If you travel abroad with your green passport and stand in the…
The Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers State, Engr Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC has called on fathers to play their fatherly role to restore sanity in the Society. Engr Isodiki gave the charge in his goodwill message to fathers in the Local Government Area as the World celebrates Fathers Day. The Sole Administrator said ” the failure of fathers to play their traditional fatherly role as enforcers of discipline in the home has created a vacuum”. He then advised fathers to take charge of their various homes in order to maintain a balanced society. Sir Isodiki said,…
Chairman of Alhaji Tukur Mohammed Abubakar Mosque in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers state has congratulated His Royal Majesty (HRM), King Ateke Michael Tom, the King and Natural Ruler of Okochiri ancient kingdom, the Sukuru 1 of Niger Delta on his 60th birthday anniversary. Alhaji Tukur Abubakar, who is also the former Myetti Allah chairman and its current Director in Rivers State described King Ateke Michael Tom as a bridge builder and a trail blazer and praised him for his philanthropic nature which, he said knows no boundaries. In an exclusive chat with thescale.com.ng, he thanked him for the payment…
Management of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) have been called upon to upgrade their Cables, High and Low Tension and equipment to avoid future disaster. They have also been told to be vigilant and increase their efficiency capacity to safeguard lives and property of their consumers. The Sole Administrator of Okrika Local Government Area, Engr Tamunobipiboye Thompson Isodiki, KSC gave the advice today when he undertook on the spot assessment of power surge at Ogan Ama and Fiberesima Ama areas of the LGA. Engr Isodiki said, “it is obvious that the surge is caused by low quality cable,…
Nigeria’s political firmament is once again tuned back to the era of political endorsements, the comedy that danced naked thirty years ago during the time of late Gen Sani Abacha in his efforts to transform to a civilian president. Interestingly however, while Abacha was revelling in his endorsements, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in the trenches, fighting vehemently against such malady under the banner of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) – a fight that earned him the moniker as a democrat. No reminders that it was at the peak of such dressed endorsements that Tinubu escaped into exile for security…
Hon. Vincent Reuben Obu, the immediate past Council Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Area, has shared his insights on the perennial underdevelopment plaguing some Local Government Areas in Nigeria. In an interview with newsmen, Hon. Vincent attributed the stagnation to the lack of full administrative and financial autonomy granted to the LGAs, which has hindered the effective utilization of their finances. He noted that some states continue to exert undue influence over the administration and finances of their LGAs, rendering them vulnerable. Hon. Vincent also commended the executive governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for granting full administrative and…