The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has scheduled April 16, 2025, as the date for its verdict on a suit challenging the defection of 27 lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case, filed by the Labour Party (LP), seeks a declaration that the lawmakers’ seats be […]
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The administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara has accused the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly of obstructing the full implementation of a Supreme Court ruling on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, alleged that the Assembly has deliberately stalled efforts to execute the court’s judgment.
Explosion Hits Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers State A major explosion has occurred along the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, causing a fire outbreak. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but authorities are investigating whether it was due to technical failure or sabotage. The incident comes amid heightened tensions,
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The digital content industry in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth, with creators earning substantial revenue across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Spotify. Reports indicate that Nigerian content creators have seen a surge in income between 2024 and 2025, reflecting the increasing demand for digital entertainment. Spotify Royalties for Nigerian Artists Surpass ₦50
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and ensure the safety of Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State who claims to be facing intimidation following her criticism of the government. The issue began when Uguamaye posted a viral TikTok video
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially issued a notice of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Reports indicate that the Assembly’s decision aligns with ongoing political tensions in the state. Although the exact date of service remains unclear, multiple credible sources confirmed the development on Monday, March 17,
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The Rivers State Police Command has refuted reports that the Port Harcourt residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was attacked and set on fire by hoodlums. On Sunday night, several online media platforms alleged that Wike’s home was under siege and had been torched. However, in a statement released
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The Nigerian Senate has dismissed allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who claimed that plans were in place to arrest her upon her return from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) event in New York. Senate spokesperson Adeyemi Adaramodu, in a statement on Monday, clarified that neither Senate President Godswill Akpabio nor the legislative body had
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The decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Nigeria’s fuel subsidy in May 2023 has triggered a worsening fuel crisis in Niger Republic, intensifying economic struggles in the neighboring country. Niger Faces Fuel Shortages as Smuggling Declines For years, Niger Republic relied on smuggled fuel from Nigeria to meet nearly half of its domestic
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Despite former President Muhammadu Buhari’s reaffirmation of his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), some of his closest political allies—particularly those from the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) faction—are reportedly planning their exit from the party. The CPC, which was instrumental in Buhari’s 2011 presidential campaign, has expressed growing dissatisfaction with its role in
The political tensions in Rivers State have escalated further as the State House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. This latest development adds to the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The notice was issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Assembly and
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for reaffirming his loyalty to the party following claims made by Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State. Buhari, in a statement released on March 13 by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, clarified that he remains committed to the APC and did not endorse
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is already losing the ongoing political struggle between them. Wike made this statement during a grand reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people in Abalama, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, March 15.
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Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara does not belong to the Ijaw ethnic group. Speaking at a reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people, Wike asserted that an Ijaw candidate could not have become governor in Rivers State without his support, referencing Fubara’s rise to power. He
A group of enraged Ijaw women from the Kalabari region took to the streets on Saturday, tearing down billboards featuring the image of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a demonstration against his visit to their community. The billboards, positioned at the entrance to Abalama, were part of the preparations
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