Ibas Explains Reason Behind Worika’s Appointment Amid State of Emergency The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.) CFR, has officially named Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, marking the first […]
Chijoke Ihunwo, the former Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in the region. Ihunwo argued that the declaration was unjustified, emphasizing that Governor Sim Fubara is a man of peace and has no affiliation with militant groups. No Justification […]
The Benue Zone B Local Government Election Petition Tribunal has rejected a petition contesting the outcome of a councillorship election, stating that the case falls under pre-election matters and that the petitioner failed to fulfill the mandatory security cost requirement. In its judgment, the tribunal ruled that the petitioner could not prove that the All […]
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has issued a strong statement, asserting that the 2027 presidential election is open for any party to win. Gabam emphasized that election victories are not solely determined by individual brilliance or strategic planning but by the will of the people. During an interview on […]
Key Political Talks on Opposition Alliance Approaching Conclusion Salihu Lukman, the former North-West Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that discussions regarding the formation of a unified opposition coalition to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections are in their concluding phase. Lukman made this revelation on Monday while […]
INEC Receives Petition for the Recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition demanding the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate. The petition, submitted by constituents of Kogi Central, was delivered to INEC’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, with the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for a posthumous national honor for the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, Yakubu paid tribute to Nwosu, who passed away in October 2024, highlighting his immense […]
A faction within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as PDP Frontliners, has cautioned that the ongoing internal battle against the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, could significantly weaken the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group expressed concern that rather than focusing on strengthening the party and preparing for the […]
Former Kaduna Governor Dumps APC, Triggers Mixed Reactions Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP)—a move that has intensified political discussions across Nigeria, particularly in the North. El-Rufai cited dissatisfaction with APC’s governance and a lack of internal democracy as reasons […]
Senators Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Sunday Karimi Clash Over Suspension Controversy Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, engaged in a heated war of words over her recent suspension from the Nigerian Senate. The dispute escalated as Karimi defended the decision, arguing that her conduct in the Senate justified the disciplinary […]
NBA Calls for Governor Fubara’s Reinstatement, Labels His Removal Unconstitutional The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has once again urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the legitimate leader of Rivers State. The association maintains that Fubara’s removal is a violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Tinubu’s Declaration Sparks Controversy Last Tuesday, President […]
Dan Orbih Defends Wike’s National Service Amidst PDP Crisis Chief Dan Orbih, the re-elected national vice-chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has clarified the political stance of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing the controversy surrounding Wike’s role in the APC-led government, Orbih emphasized that Wike’s appointment serves […]
The political landscape in Nigeria is already heating up ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Just two years after securing a major victory in Rivers State during the 2023 presidential race, President Bola Tinubu’s camp has allegedly begun strategic moves for the next election cycle, according to opposition claims. The Controversial State of Emergency At […]