Rivers State Crisis: Federal Government Defends Tinubu, Exonerates Wike

Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration in Rivers State: FG Clears Wike of Involvement The Federal Government has justified President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to prevent a total breakdown of governance. The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, emphasized that the […]

Rivers Political Crisis: Wike Declares Fubara’s Impeachment Won’t Shake the Nation

The escalating political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new turn, with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, downplaying concerns over threats from Ijaw-linked militant groups. These groups have reportedly warned of dire consequences, including attacking crude oil pipelines, should the 27-member Rivers State House of Assembly, aligned with Wike, move forward […]

Fubara’s Political Struggle: Wike’s Aide Tells Imo Lawmaker Ugochinyere to Find a New Benefactor

ABUJA – Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised Imo Ugochinyere, a House of Representatives member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency in Imo State, to seek another political benefactor, suggesting that his financial pipeline from […]

Rivers Political Crisis: Why Governor Fubara May Survive Impeachment

Uncovering the Causes Behind the Escalating Tensions Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan once stated, “My political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.” This sentiment underscored his unwillingness to let political ambition fuel violence. However, his tenure was marked by criticisms, including his claim that he had not exercised even a […]

Wike and Fubara Avoid Each Other During Tinubu Meeting: Rivers Political Rift Continues

The political feud between Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara deepened as both avoided greetings during a meeting with President Tinubu. PANDEF initiates efforts for reconciliation. In an unexpected turn of events, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, maintained their cold stance towards each other during a meeting […]