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A coalition of major opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has been officially announced. The alliance aims to present a formidable challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The announcement was made at a press briefing held at the Yar’Adua Centre […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned its earlier ruling that declared the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan unlawful. Justice Obiora Egwuatu set aside the court’s previous decision after reviewing arguments from both the senator’s legal team and the defense counsel representing the National Assembly and the Senate. On March 4, the court had

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has pledged to restore peace and stability in Port Harcourt, the state’s capital and a key hub for Nigeria’s oil industry. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, March 20, Ibas emphasized his commitment to addressing ongoing tensions and ensuring that the city

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana, has been appointed as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With a distinguished career spanning military leadership, national security, and diplomacy, Ibas brings decades of experience to this new role, transitioning from national and

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.) as the Administrator of Rivers State following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state’s House of Assembly. The announcement came during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, where Tinubu addressed the escalating political and security

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ayekooto Akindele, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, offering what he believes is a practical solution for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a post on his Facebook page, Ayekooto urged the governor to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, stating that adherence

Following the recent controversy surrounding NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, another corps member has voiced his frustrations about the government—but in a more cautious manner. In a video shared by Instablog9ja on X (formerly Twitter), the corps member, dressed in his NYSC uniform and cap, stands in a natural setting, his face

An NYSC member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has publicly apologized for her remarks about Lagos, which sparked backlash. In a viral video, she described the state as having an unpleasant odor and also criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Following the video’s circulation, Uguamaye claimed she received threats and was summoned to the NYSC Local Government