Otti Vows Full Implementation of Abia Panel’s Recommendations on Government Property Recovery

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…

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Voting Underway in Rivers Local Government Election as Accreditation Begins

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…

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NBA Confirms Participation as Observers in Rivers State LG Elections

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…

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Explosion Targets Rivers APC Secretariat Amid Local Election Tensions

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…

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Atiku Backs Governor Fubara Ahead of Rivers State LG Elections

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…

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HURIWA Calls Out IGP for Alleged Partisanship in Rivers LG Election

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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PDP Urges Rivers People to Assert Their Right to Vote in Local Government Elections, Warns Police Against Interference

On October 5, 2024, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the people of Rivers State to exercise their democratic right by voting in the upcoming Rivers Local Government Elections. The party encourages citizens to come out in large numbers and make their voices heard, emphasizing that participation in local governance is an essential constitutional…

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Ugochinyere Urges PDP & Opposition Governors to Stand in Solidarity with Governor Fubara Amid Rivers LG Election Crisis

Imo Ugochinyere calls on PDP governors to fly to Rivers State and show public support for Governor Fubara during political tensions Imo Ugochinyere, the House of Representatives member for Ideato North and South, has called on governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to publicly support Governor Siminalayi Fubara as political tensions escalate ahead of…

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Rivers State Governor Fubara Dares Inspector-General of Police Amid Electoral Tensions

Governor Fubara challenges the Inspector-General of Police over alleged interference in Rivers State’s electoral process, accusing former Governor Wike of political meddling. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has issued a bold challenge to the Inspector-General of Police, daring him to order his shooting, as tensions escalate over the sealing of the Rivers State Independent…

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Fubara Stands Firm on Local Elections Despite Protests from Wike Loyalists

Governor Fubara remains determined to proceed with Rivers State’s local government elections, despite opposition and legal challenges from political factions loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned. Despite mounting protests from political factions loyal…

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