A former Governor of Rivers State, Ada George, says the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike orchestrated the ongoing political crisis in the state, including the imposition of a state of emergency and the controversial appointment of sole administrators in all 23 local government areas.George, who was Rivers State governor from 1992ContinueContinue reading “Wike masterminded emergency rule in Rivers says Ada George”
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How kidnapped APC chieftain died in captivity
As grief and mourning have continued to trail the death of Dr AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji (popularly called Congo), a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and National Director of Administration of the party, who was kidnapped and later confirmed dead in captivity under heart-wrenching circumstances.It had earlier been reported that Adeniji, a former IfeContinueContinue reading “How kidnapped APC chieftain died in captivity”
Just In: Ibas defies court order, appoints administrators for Rivers 23 LGA’s
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Rivers State Sole Administrator on Wednesday appointed administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.This comes less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt reportedly restrained him from appointing administrators to oversee the affairs of the LGA’sThe order was issued by JusticeContinueContinue reading “Just In: Ibas defies court order, appoints administrators for Rivers 23 LGA’s”
Just In: Supreme court sacks Abure as LP national chairman
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to pronounce Abure as theContinueContinue reading “Just In: Supreme court sacks Abure as LP national chairman”
Natasha’s recall petition did not meet constitutional requirements – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the petition seeking to recall Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirement.INEC, in a statement, on its X handle on Thursday, cited Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which outlines the conditions for recalling a lawmaker.TheContinueContinue reading “Natasha’s recall petition did not meet constitutional requirements – INEC”
Just In: Anxiety grips Presidency as Tinubu’s closest aide resigns
A fresh wave of uncertainty has gripped the Presidency following the sudden resignation of Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Reliable sources within the Presidential Villa confirmed that Baba-Ahmed tendered his resignation about two weeks ago, though details of his decision remain sketchy.The former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF)ContinueContinue reading “Just In: Anxiety grips Presidency as Tinubu’s closest aide resigns”
APC slams Obi over criticism of Tinubu’s economic reforms
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims made by Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections, regarding President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies.Obi had criticized the administration’s handling of economic reforms during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on April 1, suggesting thatContinueContinue reading “APC slams Obi over criticism of Tinubu’s economic reforms”
Breaking: Tribunal upholds Okpehbolo’s election
The tribunal has affirmed Governor Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo.Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Wilfred Kpochi stated that the three-member panel found no justifiable reason to annul the election results. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Tribunal upholds Okpehbolo’s election”
Rivers HoS resigns as Ibas appoints new SSG
The Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment on Tuesday.Nwaeke’s resignation was announced in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas(rtd).The statement expressed appreciation for Nwaeke’s contributions to the administration of the Sole Administrator in the few days heContinueContinue reading “Rivers HoS resigns as Ibas appoints new SSG”
State of Emergency: Why Fubara may not return as Rivers governor
A report has emerged that Siminalayi Fubara may not return as the governor of Rivers State following his suspension and the declaration of a state of emergency in the state by President Bola Tinubu.Fubara’s sudden removal has left him without the immunity he once enjoyed under Section 308 of the Nigerian Constitution, exposing him toContinueContinue reading “State of Emergency: Why Fubara may not return as Rivers governor”