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  By MiesTalks Former President Goodluck Jonathan is actively lobbying behind the scenes for the reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with hopes rising that a resolution may come before Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12, according to POLITICS NIGERIA. Sources indicate Jonathan has already discussed the matter extensively with President Bola Tinubu, urging Fubara’s return in the “spirit of Democracy Day.” Fubara, along with his deputy Ngozi Odu and several lawmakers, was suspended on March 18 following a controversial presidential directive, a move legal analysts have widely condemned as unconstitutional, noting that the presidency lacks the power to remove an elected governor. The suspension followed intensifying tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. However, both parties appear to be softening their stances, signaling possible reconciliation. While many expected Tinubu to act by May 29—his second year in office—attention has now ...

  By Chico Mies The UK government is preparing to restrict visa access for nationals from countries like Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as part of a wider crackdown aimed at curbing visa overstaying and asylum abuse. According to reports, individuals from these countries may soon find it harder to obtain work or study visas. The Home Office claims the move targets those who legally enter the UK but later switch to claiming asylum, potentially staying permanently if granted. The department’s forthcoming Immigration White Paper will outline sweeping reforms to address what officials call a “broken immigration system.” Although the Home Office hasn’t published exit data since 2020, ministers argue that undocumented overstayers pose a challenge to the system’s integrity. Critics, however, including Professor Jonathan Portes, suggest that the actual impact on asylum figures could be minimal, saying the effort appears more about optics than meaningful change. Prime Minister Keir Starm...

By Chico Mies Victor Osimhen Victor Osimhen has strengthened his lead in the Turkish Super League top scorers chart after netting twice in Galatasaray’s win over Sivasspor. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan from Italy, now boasts 24 goals in 27 league appearances. His performance is a major boost for Galatasaray’s title ambitions and brings his season tally across all competitions to 33—surpassing the 31 goals he scored in his standout campaign with Napoli. Krzysztof Piatek Krzysztof Piatek of Basaksehir remains a close rival, scoring his 21st league goal against Hatayspor. With four fixtures left, the Polish forward still has a chance to close the gap. Simon Banza and Youssef En-Nesyri also remain in the mix. Should Osimhen clinch the Golden Boot, he would make history as the first Nigerian and the first loanee to achieve the feat in Turkey’s top-flight football. Follow Us On social media:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1YcwxybEff/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://m.facebook.com/chi...

  MiesTalks Thousands of university graduates across Nigeria have been denied the opportunity to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) flagged their admissions as illegitimate in April 2024. Despite having accepted their offers years ago and being listed on the official matriculation register, their JAMB portals suddenly displayed “fake admission.” Approximately 14,000 students, many from institutions like Ambrose Alli University, Imo State University, University of Calabar, and Lagos State University, were affected just days before the NYSC Batch B Stream 1 mobilisation . Graduates explained that although they took the JAMB exam, their schools admitted them directly and handled regularisation processes that later proved ineffective. Some students paid for JAMB regularisation and even received admission letters, only to later see their status revoked. JAMB, in response, attributed the issue to illegal admiss...

  By Chico Mies NASS Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has made it clear that Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.), head of the caretaker administration in Rivers State, is serving a temporary role aimed solely at restoring law and order. This came as the House inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversee governance in Rivers State during the current State of Emergency. The committee, led by Rep. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere and Deputy Chairman Rep. Ali Isa J.C., includes several key lawmakers and was established following President Tinubu’s six-month emergency declaration on March 18. Speaker Abbas, addressing the House, stressed the importance of this move in preserving constitutional governance and ensuring stability in the face of the crisis in Rivers. He invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, emphasizing that the emergency declaration demanded oversight from the National Assembly. He reaffirmed that Ibas’ administration is not permanent an...

  By Chico Mies The confrontation between Leonidas and Xerxes in 300 and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State share striking thematic similarities, particularly in the struggle between power and resistance.  Leonidas’ quote: “The world will know that a free man stood against a tyrant. That few stood against many. And before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed.” resonates deeply with the current standoff in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara finds himself at odds with the federal authority following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The Tyrant vs. The Free Man In 300, Xerxes presents himself as an all-powerful ruler, demanding submission from Leonidas and the Spartans. Similarly, Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule can be interpreted as an assertion of supreme federal power over Rivers State, challenging its autonomy. Fubara, like Leonidas, stands as a figure of defiance, resisting what he and his supporters perceive ...