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,
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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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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remains a loyal member of the party that supported his two-term presidency. His response follows speculation about defections from the APC, including the recent departure of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
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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
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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
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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
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has opened up about internal conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leading up to the 2023 general elections. He accused some PDP governors of working against the party, highlighting how certain individuals attempted to undermine PDP’s unity. During a live media session on March
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined two key actions Governor Siminalayi Fubara must take for peace to be restored in Rivers State. Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja, Wike emphasized that Fubara must re-present the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was prevented from presenting the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday. The budget presentation was scheduled before the Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, following a recent Supreme Court decision that halted federal allocations to the state until a duly approved budget is submitted. Upon arriving
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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has suggested that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, may soon become a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on TVC’s Breakfast Show, Bwala addressed reports of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s departure from the APC to the Social
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara to uphold the rule of law for peace and stability in the region. During a meeting with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the importance of respecting legal
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