A lawyer, Kenneth Amadi, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to commence recall proceedings against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. The development is the latest twist in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, which ensued after Fubara fell out with […]
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Tinubu’s policies yielding results, food, fuel prices dropping
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s policies are beginning to yield fruits. He stated this during the 4th edition of 2025 ministerial briefing featuring the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, the Minister of Education, Dr. […]
Peter Obi in closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, held a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, at the Ramat House in Bauchi State on Thursday. The purpose of the visit has not yet been disclosed. Both Obi and Mohammed are engaged in closed-door […]
Fubara Begs Lawmakers To Consider Rivers People and Embrace Peace.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday appealed to members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to consider the interest of the people of the state and embrace peace to resolve the political impasse in South-South state. The governor said he needed peace to govern the state well and called on […]
El-Rufai says He consulted Buhari before leaving APC.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai has disclosed that he left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the full knowledge and consent of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Kpakpando had reported that El-Rufai announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a statement posted on his verified Facebook […]
Rivers Governor Accuses Lawmakers Of Denying Him Access To Present 2025 Appropriation Bill
Rivers Governor Accuses Lawmakers Of Denying Him Access To Present 2025 Appropriation Bill Says he officially notified them Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has accused lawmakers of deliberately denying him access to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Assembly Quarters, despite officially notifying the House leadership of his readiness […]
Uzodimma Urges Owerri Leaders To Maintain Political Stability
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called on political leaders from Owerri Zone to avoid actions that could destabilize the state’s political atmosphere. Speaking at a meeting with Owerri Zone leaders at the Government House, Uzodimma emphasized the importance of unity, urging leaders to focus on governance rather than political […]
El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP.
Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress, Nasir El-Rufai, has dumped the ruling party for the Social Democratic Party. The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai […]
Rivers crisis: Resign or be impeached, Okocha tells Fubara
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made the call while describing the invitation of the 27 lawmakers to a meeting by Fubara as a Greek gift. Recall that Fubara in […]
Natasha’s beauty a problem to her, says ex-works minister, Ogunlewe
A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has claimed that the beauty of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan poses a problem for her in politics, stating that men find it difficult to ignore her presence. Speaking on Arise News on Monday, Ogunlewe remarked that female senators do not consider themselves inferior […]