There was a heated exchange at the Senate Committee on Ethics hearing on Tuesday as Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili traded insults. The clash erupted after a petitioner, Zubairu Yakubu, questioned the neutrality of the committee in handling a case involving Senator Godswill Akpabio. Tensions […]
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Daniel Bwala Criticizes Peter Obi , Calling Him A Failed Politician
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi, calling him a “failed politician.” The remark came after Obi, at a colloquium in Abuja, claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed, citing setbacks since the country’s return to civilian rule in […]
Simplicity Movement rejects emergency rule in Rivers, Fubara’s suspension
The Simplicity Movement, a sociopolitical group in Rivers State, has condemned the suspension of Governor Siminialayi Fubara, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking in Port Harcourt, the group’s leader, Sobomabo Jackrich, criticized the state of emergency imposed on the state, describing it as an abuse of power. Jackrich argued that Rivers State […]
INEC receives petition seeking Natasha’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission has received the petition seeking the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Secretary to the commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, received the petition on Monday.
Gov Fubara denies link to militant group, issues stern warning to bloggers
Embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has dissociated himself from a viral video linking his supporters to a Niger Delta militant group and the explosion of oil and gas facilities in the state. The governor, in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi said […]
Hon. Nnabuife Officially Defects from YPP, joins APGA Ahead Of The November 8 Elections In Anambra.
The member representing Orumba North and South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has left the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State. Hon. Nnabuife, who won her federal seat under YPP, announced her defection on Sunday at a […]
Anambra 2025: Valentine Ozigbo Declares War on the Status Quo
Anambra 2025: Valentine Ozigbo Declares War on the Status Quo A governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo,has declared himself the only politician capable of defeating incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the 2025 gubernatorial election. He made the assertion in a radio programme, expressing […]
Sole administrator confirms release of withheld Rivers LG allocations
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the release of withheld local government allocations. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Ibas assured heads of local government administrators that steps are being taken to ensure prompt payment of workers’ salaries, saying he feels the pain of the workers. He also […]
LP guber aspirant, Nwosu denies stepping down for Moghalu
An aspirant of Labour Party in the Anambra State 2025 governorship election, Mr John Nwosu has denied rumours making the round that he has stepped down for another aspirant of the party, Mr George Moghalu. A press statement by the Director General of John Nwosu Campaign organisation, Hon Ben Chuks […]
Peter Obi urges LP caucus in NASS to stand against removal of Fubara
Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has called on the national Assembly members from the Labour Party to stand firm and reject the removal of governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Obi in a press statement he signed […]