In a major political shift, thousands of NNPP members, led by Tinok Andrew Nok, have joined the Labour Party ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Kaduna In a major boost for the Labour Party in Kaduna, over 8,000 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have defected to the Labour Party. The…
As part of a new economic directive from President Tinubu, the Nigerian government begins crude oil sales in naira to local refineries, signaling a shift in the country’s oil trade policies In a significant policy shift, the Nigerian government has officially commenced naira-based crude oil sales to local refineries, including Dangote Refinery, following a directive…
Candidates from both the APC and APP commend RSIEC for its smooth conduct of the Rivers State Local Government elections, highlighting peace and organization throughout the process. During the recently concluded Rivers State Local Government elections, candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Action Peoples Party (APP) praised the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission…
Lebanon-Israel border erupts into violent clashes as Hezbollah confronts Israeli forces, igniting heavy cross-border bombardments The Hezbollah-Israel border conflict has escalated into fierce battles as Hezbollah fighters engaged Israeli troops near the volatile border. This confrontation, marked by heavy shelling and airstrikes, has led to significant destruction and rising fears of a larger conflict in…
Governor Otti extends the Judicial Panel of Inquiry’s mandate to ensure comprehensive recovery of government assets and funds in Abia State Abia government property recovery efforts are set to intensify as Governor Alex Otti commits to fully implementing the recommendations from the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Properties, Funds, and Related…
Polling stations across Rivers State open for local government elections, with accreditation and voting commencing early in Port Harcourt Voting ongoing in Rivers LG election kicked off smoothly in several polling units across the state as voters headed to the polls for the local government elections. In the Ikoku area of Port Harcourt City, accreditation…
The Nigerian Bar Association pledges full participation in Rivers State local government elections, emphasizing constitutional responsibility The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has confirmed that its members will fully participate as observers in the October 5th, 2024, local government elections in Rivers State. NBA observers in Rivers LG elections have expressed confidence in their role, stating…
Suspected arsonists attack the Rivers APC secretariat just hours before the local government elections, heightening political tension Just hours before the much-anticipated local government elections, tension escalated in Rivers State as an explosion rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat. The incident has further fueled political unrest in the state. According to reports, the explosion…
Atiku Abubakar supports Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections, emphasizing the importance of democracy and local autonomy In a significant political move, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his support behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State. Atiku backs Governor Fubara, viewing…
HURIWA questions the neutrality of Nigeria’s Police Chief, urging him to choose between policing and politics in Rivers State’s local government election The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over alleged police partisanship in Rivers election, urging Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to decide whether he wants to remain a…
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