Politics
Rep Nominated For Another Honour
Following his outstanding performance as a member of the House of Representatives, and particularly as Chairman, House Committee on Host Communities, Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, has been nominated for another honour.
Dekor, who represents Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the National Assembly has been nominated for induction into Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame by Order Paper Nigeria, a private and independent multi-platform parliament-focused organisation dedicated to reporting, tracking and archiving activities of the Legislature since 2015.
The Ogoni-born politician, former Deputy Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly and one time Commissioner for Works in the state is being considered for the honour on account of serving as most passionate and dedicated Committee Chairman of the 9th House of Representatives so far.
In preparation for the prestigious honour, Dekor was presented with a formal recognition memento on July 14, 2022, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, as a prelude to the induction into the Most Value Parliamentarian Hall of Fame upon completion of the four year tenure of the 9th National Assembly.
Based on dedicated coverage of the National Assembly and from random survey among select stakeholders in the parliament, OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with other renowned Civil Society Organisations found Dekor worthy of the honour designed to applaud and encourage exemplary performances of federal lawmakers.
By this honour, Dekor is already recognised as one of the MVPs distinguished as performance-driven, excellence-inspired and public-spirited hoped to spur them into more improved service delivery and encourage others to toe same path for the collective interest of the Nigerian masses.
Dekor had also been selected by Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas for HOSTCOM National Merit Award.
The award will be bestowed on him at the forthcoming national festival and inauguration of newly elected national officers of Oil and Gas Producing States and Communities.
The epoch-making event is scheduled for July 29, 2022 at the Banquet Hall, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Recall that Dekor was recently voted Lawmaker of the Year by TRENDSETTER Award (TSA). He also bagged the 2021 prestigious DMOMA Lawmaker of The Year Award among many other recognitions.
Politics
Alleged Coup: Protests Rock N’Assembly As Detained Officers’ Children, Wives Demand Justice
Scores of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot yesterday staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials.
The protesters who gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moved in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.”
Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their detained fathers, many of whom they said they had not seen for months.
The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja attended by no fewer than 20 wives and several children of the detained officers, including a two-month-old baby.
The families were accompanied by human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and activist Omoyele Sowore.
At the briefing, the families lamented that the officers had been held for over 160 days without trial or contact with their relatives, describing the situation as a violation of their fundamental rights.
Speaking on behalf of the families, Memuna Bashiru said the prolonged detention had thrown their households into uncertainty and emotional distress, noting that while allegations had been widely publicised, families remained in the dark about the fate of their loved ones.
The arrest of the indicted officers was first announced on October 4, 2025, by the then Director of Defense Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who disclosed that 16 officers were taken into custody for alleged breaches of military regulations and acts of indiscipline.
However, an interim investigation later suggested the existence of a clandestine network of officers, allegedly coordinated by a senior Army officer, which had begun preliminary planning for a coup.
According to the report, the alleged plot involved surveillance of key national assets, including the Presidential Villa, Armed Forces Complex, Niger Barracks in Abuja, and major international airports, with October 25, 2025, cited as the planned date for the operation.
Those reportedly in custody include Brig Gen M. A. Sadiq, Col M. A. Maaji, Lt Col S. Bappah, Lt Col A. A. Hayatu, Lt Col P. Dangnap, Lt Col M. Almakura, Maj A. J. Ibrahim, Maj M. M. Jiddah, Maj M. A. Usman, Maj D. Yusuf, Capt I. Bello, Capt A. A. Yusuf, Lt S. S. Felix, Lt Cdr D. B. Abdullahi, Sqn Ldr S. B. Adamu and Maj I. Dauda.
The alleged plot, according to findings, targeted senior government officials, including President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In a statement issued yesterday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, said the exercise would take place in all wards and designated centres nationwide.
He called on existing members to update their records, while encouraging new entrants to join the party through the digital platform.
“As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family,” Mr Morka said.
According to him, eligibility for registration is limited to individuals aged 18 and above who possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
The party said the initiative is part of efforts to modernise its operations by transitioning to a digital database that would enhance record accuracy and accessibility.
Mr Morka noted that the e-registration would “digitise the party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, and enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.”
He added that the move is also aimed at promoting internal democracy within the party and strengthening its commitment to democratic innovation.
The APC had previously introduced electronic registration as part of broader reforms to streamline its membership system and improve organisational efficiency.
