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“Nigeria Is Finished” – Ugochinyere Warns Amid Rivers Crisis
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives, expressed deep concern over the political unrest in Rivers State, suggesting that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse.
His alarming statement came in response to reports that supporters of a minister in President Bola Tinubu’s administration were allegedly involved in burning down government offices, while law enforcement appeared unable to intervene.
The crisis in Rivers State has been escalating, particularly after the local government elections held last Saturday.
Following the election, chaos erupted when part of the Eleme Local Government secretariat was set ablaze shortly after the newly-elected chairman, Brian Gokpa, assumed office.
Ugochinyere took to social media to voice his frustration, pointing out that the country has seen similar unrest in the past, and the aftermath has always been dire.
In a post shared on his X account, Ugochinyere warned that the current situation mirrors previous episodes of political instability, which have had far-reaching consequences.
He urged President Tinubu to take swift action to put an end to the violence, emphasizing that these acts of destruction, allegedly carried out by loyalists of the former governor Nyesom Wike, could lead to disastrous results if not immediately addressed.
Ugochinyere’s post continued with a stern reminder to the President that Nigerians, especially the people of Rivers State, are closely watching the situation unfold.
He stressed that the newly elected Local Government Chairmen have been sworn in and that no amount of disruption will change the outcome of the democratic process that saw Governor Siminalayi Fubara rise to power.
The political tension in Rivers State remains high, with calls for calm growing louder as the crisis threatens to spiral further out of control.
Ugochinyere’s comments reflect a broader fear that if the unrest is not contained, it could deepen the divisions within the country and have lasting consequences for Nigeria’s fragile democracy.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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