Politics

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

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

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.

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,

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

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is not interfering in the affairs of the Rivers State House of Assembly, emphasizing that lawmakers should be free to carry out their constitutional duties. Speaking at a Thanksgiving and Civic Reception in Abalama, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Wike criticized Rivers

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on key opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai, who recently left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the SDP, dismissed claims that he betrayed former Vice President

Obasanjo Criticizes Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing the N15.6 trillion initiative as wasteful and corrupt. In his new book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo expressed concerns that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government may surpass Buhari’s administration in corruption and misgovernance. Obasanjo also took issue

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, for allegedly misrepresenting the Senate and distorting facts in her international appeal against her suspension. Following her six-month suspension for breaching Senate standing rules, Natasha took her case to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Conference in New York on March 12, where she alleged

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, sarcastically commending him for fulfilling his pledge to continue from where ex-President Muhammadu Buhari left off. Obi expressed concern over the current state of the economy, urging Nigerians to prioritize competence and capacity over ethnic and religious politics. Speaking during

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari gave him his blessings and prayers before he officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Buhari’s Reaction to El-Rufai’s Exit from APC In an interview with BBC Hausa on Thursday, March 13, El-Rufai disclosed that he met

Barely a day after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai officially joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), tensions have erupted within the party, particularly in Kogi State. The SDP Chairman in Kogi State, Moses Peter Oricha, has strongly condemned an alleged unauthorized state congress being planned by individuals he claims have no official standing in