A Federal High Court has affirmed that PDP Chairman Umar Damagum can only be removed through a national convention, dismissing attempts to replace him prematurely In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja declared that Umar Damagum can only be replaced as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman through a national convention….
In a recent election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Nigeria was notably absent from the list of successful countries, while its African counterparts, Ghana and Malawi, secured seats. This development has sparked discussions on Nigeria’s human rights record and its position in international diplomacy. The Role of the UN Human Rights Council…
PDP Leadership Crisis: Acting National Chairman and Key Officials Suspended Amid Allegations of Disloyalty In a dramatic development, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing a significant leadership crisis as its National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended key figures within the party. The acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, have been…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Urges UK Government to Intervene in Husband’s Detention Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a heartfelt appeal to the UK government, urging them to push for Nnamdi Kanu’s release from Nigerian detention. Kanu has been held since June 2021, following his controversial…
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal has affirmed Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This ruling brings clarity to the political leadership in the state while also casting doubt on the legality of the Rivers 2024 budget, which has now been declared void by the…
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 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…
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