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Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of Citadel Global Community Church, says the emergence of President Bola Tinubu was backed by divine providence.Bakare, who played a role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ruled out the possibility of joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting he cannot abandon a party he helped establish.“If GodContinueContinue reading “2027: Tunde Bakare distances self from ADC, says God’s divine hand on Tinubu”

…..Promises more support for traditional institutionsSen. (Dr) Jimoh Ibrahim  representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the 10th National Assembly, has donated a brand new Toyota Landcruiser Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to his Imperial Majesty, Oba Sunday Adejumola Amusehan, the Kalasue of Apoiland who doubles as the pioneer Chairman, Governing Council, University of Fortune,Igbotako. Ibrahim saidContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim donates brand new Toyota Landcruiser SUV to Kalasue of Apoiland”

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of treating her like a slave and his domestic servant. Natasha made the fresh accusation while addressing journalists in her office at the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central senator was suspended six months ago after accusing Akpabio of sexual harassmentContinueContinue reading “Akpabio runs NASS like a dictator – Natasha”

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to work harmoniously with the Rivers State House of Assembly to recover lost ground and accelerate the advancement of social and economic development of the state.In a statewide broadcast on Friday in PortHacourt, Fubara described the period of emergency as one of the most challenging moments for theContinueContinue reading “Fubara pledges cooperation with lawmakers, assures supporters of inclusive governance”

Almost 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially lifted the State of Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara touched down at Port Harcourt International Airport at about 12:19 PM on Friday.He was welcomed by a large crowd of supporters who had gathered at the VIP wing, expecting his return.The arrival marked aContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Fubara returns to P’Harcourt, nearly 48 hours after Emergency Rule ended”

A large crowd of Rivers State residents, who had gathered earlier in anticipation of the Governor’s arrival at the Government House to resume duty following the end of emergency rule in the state, dispersed after hours of waiting without any sight of the state leader.The gathering, which began earlier in the day, saw thousands ofContinueContinue reading “Crowd disperse after Fubara fails to arrive at Rivers Govt. House”

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has officially handed over to the reinstated Governor of the State, Sim Fubara.In his farewell state-wide broadcast on Thursday, Ibas urged the people of the state to support Fubara as he resumes his duties of leading the state.President Bola Tinubu had suspended Fubara sixContinueContinue reading “Just In: Rivers administrator, Ibas officially hands over to Fubara”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the end of the six-month State of Emergency in Rivers State, declaring that normal democratic governance will resume at midnight on Wednesday. The emergency rule, which began on March 18, was imposed after a prolonged political standoff between Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly, a crisisContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tinubu ends State of Emergency in Rivers as Fubara, lawmakers to resume office”

Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in the November 16, 2024 election in Ondo State, has withdrawn his petition against the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress.Ajayi’s withdrawal is contained in a letter dated September 16, addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.It would be recalledContinueContinue reading “Ondo Petition Tribunal: Agboola Ajayi drops charges against Aiyedatiwa”

Buba Galadima, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), chieftain, has warned that Nigeria could face civil unrest if the federal government goes ahead with an alleged plan to appoint a retired Court of Appeal judge as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.Galadima spoke on Monday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme.AccordingContinueContinue reading “Nigeria risks civil war if controversial Appeal Court judge appointed INEC chairman – Galadima”