Politics

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as unfortunate. Ibas commended Nwaeke for his contributions during his tenure and wished him success in his future endeavors. Dr. Iyingi Brown, Permanent Secretary (Welfare) in the Office of the Head of Service, has …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Bishop Matthew Kukah, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have expressed concerns that democracy is not working in Nigeria, calling for urgent reforms. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha in Abuja, Obasanjo criticized the Western model of democracy, stating that it does not align with Africa’s values. …

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Oyewale Adesiyan, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Osun State, citing a breakdown of law and order. In a statement issued in Osogbo, Adesiyan referenced Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution to justify his call, pointing to the escalating political and security crises in the state. He accused Governor …

The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed criticisms from former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, and ex-Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, over the newly formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. George and Shekarau had faulted the coalition’s formation, arguing it was driven by personal ambition …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lift the state of emergency in Rivers State as soon as normalcy is restored, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured. According to a recent study interview , Idris emphasized that Tinubu remains committed to reinstating full democratic governance in the state at the earliest possible time. “The President will not wait …

The member representing Orumba North and South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State. Nnabuife, who won her seat under YPP by defeating Okwudili Ezenwankwo, announced her defection at a ceremony in Awka on Sunday. Addressing APGA supporters, she declared, …

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since his suspension from office. Fubara was spotted attending a church service on Sunday at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt. His appearance follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, citing political tensions and security concerns. As …

A crisis has erupted within the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) as it faces off against a faction known as the Association of Concerned Local Government Staff over the resumption of workers across the state’s council secretariats. The faction reportedly directed local government staff to return to work immediately, defying an ongoing strike …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have spoken out against the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, calling it an abuse of power and a threat to democracy. Notably, President Bola Tinubu, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing political instability and attacks on oil facilities. This led to the suspension …

The National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has defended the appointment of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stating that he is serving Nigeria, not the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, Orbih explained that Wike had sought and received approval from relevant PDP …