Abuja, FCT – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider any intentions of contesting for a second term in 2027. According to him, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faces an inevitable defeat if it returns to the ballot. Speaking during an interview […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has firmly denied rumors suggesting a rift between himself and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or any restriction from entering the Presidential Villa. His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, issued a statement on Saturday addressing the growing speculation. He described the claims as a deliberate spread of disinformation
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is open to forgiving Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but only if the governor approaches the matter with true sincerity. Wike, speaking during a media chat on April 18 in Abuja, said reconciliation is possible, but not without a genuine effort from his estranged
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has shared the reasons behind his decision not to support Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike dismissed Obi’s chances, referring to him as a candidate fueled by internet hype rather
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Former Rivers State Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, has provided reasons for his resignation from the judiciary, citing discomfort with the appointment of a retired military officer as the sole administrator of the state. In an interview that has since gained traction online, George expressed disapproval over what he described as a military-style approach to governance,
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Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – With the 2027 general elections approaching, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has publicly thrown his support behind Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Bassey Eno, as he seeks a second term in office. This endorsement came just a day after Governor Eno, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledged his
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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end his foreign retreat in France and return to Nigeria to urgently address the nation’s escalating security crisis. In a message posted via his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Obi expressed concern over
The political rift in Rivers State continues to intensify as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, firmly rejected calls for reconciliation between him and the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This response came shortly after a public appeal from ex-Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, who urged
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has criticized the Benue State Government for what he described as an attempt to prevent his scheduled visit to health institutions and camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. In a post shared on his official X handle on Monday, Obi
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has expressed displeasure over what he described as an attempt by the Benue State Government to frustrate his planned visit to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and health institutions in the state. Taking to his official handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday,
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Chief Magistrate K.E. George, a senior judicial officer in Rivers State, has stepped down from his position, citing strong opposition to the ongoing emergency governance structure imposed on the state. In a formal letter directed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, George submitted his voluntary resignation, expressing discontent with what he described as a
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The Rivers State government has requested that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) refund the ₦300 million allegedly paid as hosting rights for the association’s 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). This demand was made under the leadership of Sole Administrator Ibokette Ibas, who stressed that the NBA must show integrity by returning the funds if it
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for firm action against corrupt leadership across Africa. Speaking at Rice University’s maiden African Development Conference, themed “The Governance Revolution,” Obi emphasized that corruption and poor leadership remain the major obstacles to the continent’s progress. According to Naturenex, Obi delivered his address on Saturday, advocating for
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State – A fierce legal and political showdown is unfolding as eleven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have mobilized top legal minds to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The governors, representing Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo,
A fresh wave of controversy has emerged in Rivers State after a video surfaced online showing the newly appointed administrator of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter, personally dismantling a billboard bearing the image of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The footage, which began circulating on social media on Saturday, reportedly shows Dr. Walter at
As Nigeria gradually moves toward the 2027 general elections, the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly declared its commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. In a show of unity and political determination, APC leaders in Abia have resolved to strengthen their campaign efforts to ensure the president remains
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has shown personal concern for Alabi Yusuf Quadri, the teenager who gained public attention after boldly standing in front of Obi’s campaign convoy during the election season. On Friday, April 11, Obi—through the Obidient Movement—paid a visit to the young boy being held at Kirikiri Medium Correctional
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has clarified that the recent visit by a group of prominent political figures to former President Muhammadu Buhari was purely a post-Sallah courtesy call, not a political gathering. El-Rufai stated that the delegation joined Buhari for the Friday Jumaat prayers and shared a meal with him afterward. While addressing
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Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has explained his decision to remain neutral on the potential declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the issue is currently before the judiciary, making it inappropriate to comment or take sides. Speaking on Thursday during a press
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Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has announced that Senator Nenadi Usman has taken over as the party’s Acting National Chairman. According to Naija News, Senator Usman had earlier been appointed to head the Labour Party’s National Caretaker Committee during an event held in Abia State in September 2024. Obi
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