Tobore Jerome

Nigeria

Journalist at The Nigerian Observer

Political scientist, Journalist, Public affairs analyst, pro-democracy advocate, Entrepreneur

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Rivers Crisis: SERAP drags Tinubu to court over suspension of Fubara, Deputy, Lawmakers

1 month ago | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Mike Osarogiagbon

By Tobore Jerome The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has drag President Bola to court over what it describes as the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara; his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall that on Tuesday March 18th, 2024, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state and suspended the governor and other elected officials for an initial period of six months.
EXCLUSIVE: The chronicles of Okpebholo’s nature and character to governance - Emmynewsreel

Jan 21, 2025 | emmynewsreel.com.ng | Tobore Jerome

By Tobore JeromeThe nature and character of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, to governance is one that has brought smiles to millions of Edo people in the spirit of renewed hope. Governor Okpebholo has redefined governance in Edo State by embarking on people’s oriented projects, which have started eliciting applause and positive discussion on the lips of Edolites across the length and breadth of the state.
Okpebholo appoints Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary

Nov 12, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Favour Anetor |Peace Akpobome |Tobore Jerome

Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, on Monday named Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary, making it the first appointment ahead of today’s assumption of office. Itua, who is expected to resume office on today, 12th November, 2024 will head the media team of the Governor. Itua is a cerebral journalist with The Sun Newspaper, an accomplished writer, media and communications consultant with over 13 years of experience.
Agric reform, rural revitalisation key to Nigeria’s devt - Izedonmwen

Nov 12, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Chidinma Kalu |Olatomiwa Oyedele |Favour Anetor

…commends Tanzania, Burkina Faso govts’ reformsThe candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Engr. Osarenren Derek Izedonmwen, has urged both the federal and state governments to prioritize agricultural reforms and rural revitalization as essential pathways to Nigeria’s development.
Acting Chief of Army Staff, Oluyede, gets presidential promotion to Lt. General

Nov 6, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Edward Oseghe |Caroline Ameh |Tobore Jerome

President Bola Tinubu has promoted the acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede to the rank of Lieutenant General. Tinubu decorated Oluyede with his new rank during a short ceremony at his office in the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. The President commended the military for its unwavering courage, dedication and patriotism in maintaining the nation’s security. “It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you today.
Insecurity: Obaseki orders vigilante network to resume duties

Nov 6, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Caroline Ameh |Edward Oseghe

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed members of the Edo State Security Network to resume their regular duties in the wake of the deteriorating security situation in the State. Chris Osa Nehikhare, the Edo State Commissioner of Communication & Orientation disclosed in a statement on Tuesday.
Abia LG Poll: ZLP wins 15 chairmanship seats, as YPP wins 2

Nov 3, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Philip Jeremiah Eke

Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has won 15 of the 17 chairmanship posts in the Abia State local government election held on Saturday, leaving the ruling Labour Party (LP) without a seat. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) won in the two remaining local government areas of the South-East state – Ugwunagbo and Osisioma Ngwa. The chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), George Chima, made the declaration at the agency’s head office in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on Saturday.
We’ve improved lives of Edo people, restored hope of our youths in 8 years -Obaseki

Oct 29, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Chidinma Kalu |Esohe Aifuwa |Akintimoye Ajoke

…commissions Edo College of Agric…institution poised to produce best, largest agric extension workers in NigeriaEdo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his government in the last eight years focused on improving the lives of Edo people, creating opportunities and restoring the hope of the youths in the state. Obaseki said this at the commissioning of the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state.
Edo 2024 governorship election: A post-mortem

Oct 13, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Tobore Jerome |Benita Ayobo |Tunde Eigbiremolen |Lamai Cassius

The 2024 Edo State governorship election which took place on September 21 has remained a hot topic days after the exercise and may continue to be discussed into the coming weeks and months. This is as a result of the controversy surrounding the process and eventual outcome of the election.
Appeal Court Judgment: Certified True Copy exposes Philip Shaibu’s lies

Aug 22, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Omi Omage |Tobore Jerome |Nigerian Byzantine politics

…actual appeal notice served on Shaibu in courtThe Certified True Copy (CTC) of Tuesday’s Appeal Court judgement has exposed the lies told by the ousted deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, about his impeachment. The CTC made available to journalists on Wednesday, revealed that the Court had granted the application by the Edo State House of Assembly to withdraw its interlocutory appeal after Shaibu was formally served the Appeal Court notice after weeks of deliberate evasion.