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Breaking: Ex-President Jonathan wades into Fubara/Wike feud

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Goodluck Jonathan said destabilizing Rivers State would negatively affect the Niger Delta region and would also have spiral effects on…
Rep Afam Ogene says the ruling party APGA is coercing voters to support the incumbent in next Saturday's Anambra governorship election

Rep Ogene knocks Soludo over appointment of 8th set of LG chairs in 2 years

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ogene, who is the Labour Party's House of Reps' Caucus Leader, "Records show that Governor Soludo changes LGA Transition Committee…
Citing the need to join in building blocks that would translate to mansions of democratic dividends to the people, a member of Ebonyi House of Assembly Celestine Ogba has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to All Progressives Congress, APC.

Why I abandoned Labour Party for APC – Ebonyi lawmaker

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ogba who announced his defection at a ceremony in the state APC secretariat on Saturday in Abakalikii in the presence…
Atiku gives reason not to contest 2027 presidency

The only reason I won’t contest 2027 presidency – Atiku

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, “As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested…
What Tinubu told Oyetola on his 70th birthday

Oyetola: APC ready to kick out PDP in Osun

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Oyetola said this while receiving prominent PDP members, Dotun Babayemi, a former governorship aspirant and Mr Shuaibu Oyedokun, a former…
Omokri

It’s unfortunate Peter Obi is demonising Nigerian judiciary – Reno Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obi had attacked the judiciary, saying the body was the problem of Nigeria's democracy and not the Independent National Electoral…
Our actions guided by rule of law in Rivers crisis - Fubara

Our actions guided by rule of law in Rivers crisis – Fubara

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Fubara assured that he would continue to lead the State with the fear of God and guided by the laws…
Conference of Speakers reiterates call for State Police

Conference of Speakers reiterates call for State Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Speaking after the meeting, the Chairman of the Conference who is the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo…
PDP says it has not changed its position that it members in Rivers House of Assembly have lost their seats by defecting to the APC.

Our stand on pro-Wike Rivers Assembly members sacrosanct – PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The PDP also affirmed that it is not under pressure from any quarters to compromise its position on the issue…
D-G of PDP Campaign Council for Edo 2024 governorship election, Matthew Iduoriyemkewen, speaks on defections from the party ahead of the poll

Edo 2024: Those deserting PDP are disgruntled, says Campaign DG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Iduoriyemkewen who said that the PDP is interested in persons of value, described those who have remained solidly with the…
Wike

Rivers crisis: Four pro-Wike commissioners resign from Fubara’s cabinet.

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The four commissioners cited the political crisis in the state which resulted from a disagreement between Wike and Fubara, his…
Court fixes date for judgment in suits seeking to refrain ex-PDP Chairman Uche Secondus, 2 others from attending the party’s meetings.

PDP crisis: Court fixes date for judgments in suits against Secondus, 2 others

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Three PDP members in Rivers had filed three separate suits against Secondus; sacked Governor of Rivers, Celestine Omehia, and former…
oNDO

Gunmen kidnap Dangote cement workers in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

An anonymous source in Okpella community who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the gunmen laid ambush on the workers, emerged…
Omokri

It makes no sense for PDP members in Atiku’s camp to castigate Wike – Reno Omokri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Omokri, in a post on X said "No matter what Wike did or did not do and how some of…
Fubara visits Wike, begs for forgiveness

Fubara hints of plan to probe Wike

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The statement quoted the governor as saying he was bringing the Attorney-General on board at a critical time that there…
Former Rivers Commissioner of Justice, Prof. Zaccheus Adangor, comes under attack over allegations he made against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara

Pro-Wike ex-Rivers Attorney-General under fire over claims against Fubara

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also, Joseph Johnson, Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications dismissed as "blackmail, deliberate falsehood and an apparent after thought" claims…
Adedayo urges Nigerians to give President time to salvage nation

Ohanaeze condemns subversive plots to sack Tinubu in 2027

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Ohanaeze, the proponents of the Southeast Governor had resorted to deceptive tactics, baseless accusations, and alarmist strategies to…
Bode George

‘Rivers political crisis may consume Nigeria’s democracy’, Bode George warns Tinubu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

George who described the crisis in Rivers as a time bomb waiting to explode and nobody should sit on the…
The lawmakers accuse Fubara of violating follow due process and failure to obtain Rivers Assembly approval for the disbursement of the funds.

Court bars pro-Wike Rivers Assembly members from parading as lawmakers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The court also restrained the Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara, the Attorney General of the state and the Chief…
The ranks of PDP in Edo was further depleted ahead of 21 Sept. 2024 governorship election as ex- Assembly Speaker, Francis Okiye dumps party

Why I can’t continue as member of PDP: Ex-Edo Assembly Speaker Okiye

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Amongst other reasons, Okiye cited "alienation of the majority of [his] constituents and supporters" by the government of Governor Godwin…
Fubara submits five Commissioner nominees to Rivers Assembly for screening

Rivers Assembly crisis worsens as Oko-Jumbo emerges factional Speaker

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Oko-Jumbo was one of the four lawmakers of Rivers Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara after the House was factionalized…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

ALGON accuses Fubara of withholding LG funds, backs impeachment call

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The LG chairmen said the action of the Governor was tantamount to proscribing local government councils in the state.
Wike

Breaking: Fubara bars all LGA heads from appearing before Rivers Assembly

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"I am directed to inform you/ all officers of the 23 Local Government Councils in Rivers State, not to honour/appear…
The ruling APC says contrary to the claim of LP's Peter Obi, President Bola Tinubu is dutifully turning Nigeria's economic fortunes around

Peter Obi attacks Tinubu over Cybersecurity Levy

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“It is inconceivable to expect the suffering citizens of Nigeria to separately fund all activities of the government. Policies such…
Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, one of the aspirants in Ondo APC 2024 governorship primaries vows to challenge result of the election up to Supreme Court.

Jimoh Ibrahim: I will ask court to kick APC out of Ondo governorship election

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, Ibrahim said he is heading to court for the annulment of the primary for a fresh one to be…
Obi

Peter Obi’s hypocrisy exposed! He deported beggars to Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi in 2011

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

But a flashback to 2011 when Obi was governor of Anambra State revealed his hypocrisy, his government arrested and deported…
Edo PDP governorship aspirant, Dr. Felix Akhabue, dumps the party ahead of the state's 2024 gubernatorial poll

Edo 2024: Governorship aspirant dumps PDP

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke A former governorship aspirant and a member of the Legacy Group faction of the Peoples Democratic Party…
I am saddened, shocked by deportation of Osun indigenes by LASG - Peter Obi

I am saddened, shocked by deportation of Osun indigenes by LASG – Peter Obi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obi, in series of tweets said this is not merely a concern for Osun State but for all Nigerians who…
Atiku

Presidency exposes Atiku’s hypocrisy over comment on Seyi Tinubu, Chagoury 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Onanuga, Atiku has been waging an unrelenting war against this all-important and transformative project for no justifiable reasons…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Ohanaeze denounces Peter Obi's vilification of Umahi

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Ohanaeze denounces Peter Obi’s vilification of Umahi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obi and his supporters had openly criticised the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, being handled by Umahi, saying it was a waste…
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