Justice Amadi inaugurates panels to review and address disputes arising from the recent local government elections in Rivers State The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, has officially established the Rivers State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal and Appeals Panel. These bodies have been tasked with hearing petitions and addressing disputes that…
On Tuesday, an Abuja Federal High Court reinstated Julius Abure as the legitimate National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), solidifying his leadership within the party. The court upheld the validity of the Labour Party’s 2024 national convention, which took place in Nnewi. During this convention, Abure was re-elected as chairman. According to the ruling,…
Bode George calls for reconciliation between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike to restore harmony in Rivers State. In a recent statement, Bode George, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirmed the Governor Fubara leadership in Rivers PDP, distinguishing him as the true leader over his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. George’s comments come amid…
In a recent statement, Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives and spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused supporters of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, of instigating violent attacks on local government secretariats in Rivers State. On Monday, hoodlums targeted and set ablaze three local government…
The value of the Naira has declined further, falling to N1,635.15 per US dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). According to data from FMDQ, this marks a slight depreciation from the previous trading day, where the exchange rate stood at N1,631.21, a drop of N3.94. In contrast, the parallel market saw the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that the proposed political alliance between Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party will not succeed in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH, Bala Ibrahim, the APC National Publicity Director, indicated that the…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has raised concerns after President Bola Tinubu specifically mentioned his name in relation to the violent incidents that have recently occurred in the state. These incidents have seen local government secretariats in Eleme, Ikwerre, and Emohua set ablaze, while gunshots rang out in Ahoada East as resistance against newly…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara appeals to Nyesom Wike, urging him to prioritize governance over political control in Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has made a public appeal to his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, asking him to step back and let him govern the state without interference. Speaking on Channels…
In a recent interview, Minister Hannatu Musawa addressed the ongoing NYSC certificate controversy that has sparked debate across the nation. She revealed that she has participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program more than once, despite the questions surrounding her certification. Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, has faced public…
The PDP faction led by Nyesom Wike rejects the recent council elections in Rivers State and vows to seek justice through the courts Wike’s camp rejects the council election results in Rivers State, following the recent swearing-in of new local government chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned…
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