Politics

Rivers SSG Dumps PDP, Joins APC

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. His resignation from the PDP was contained in a letter dated Monday, 5th January 2026, which he submitted through his ward in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Following his exit from the

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Politics

Wike Urges States to Replicate Rivers Coalition Strategy for 2027

Nyesom Wike has called on other states to adopt Rivers State’s political coalition model ahead of the 2027 general elections. The FCT Minister said the Rivers coalition approach, which brings together politicians across party lines, has proven effective in achieving political stability and electoral success. He noted that broad alliances are essential for national unity

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Uncategorized

Nigeria Crushes Mozambique 4–0 to Reach AFCON Quarterfinals

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress has challenged Nyesom Wike to resign as Minister if he intends to actively participate in Rivers State politics. Responding to Wike’s comments, the APC chieftain said it was inappropriate for a non-member of the party to interfere in its internal affairs. He maintained that as a national

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Politics

Wike Warns APC National Secretary to Stay Out of Rivers Politics

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned the APC National Secretary to stop interfering in the political affairs of Rivers State. Speaking during a public engagement in the state, Wike said Rivers politics should be left to those who understand its structure and realities. He cautioned that comments from national party

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Economy General

Logistical Challenges Limiting Micro Loan Disbursement to Rural Areas — RIMA

The Rivers State Microfinance Agency (RIMA) has said its inability to effectively reach rural communities is hampering efforts to disburse government-approved micro loans to small business operators in those areas. The Managing Director of RIMA, Pastor Jonathan Tobin, disclosed this during a chat with journalists, attributing the challenge to limited manpower and inadequate logistics. According

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Community General

Ogoni Day 2026: Group Urges Elites to Defend Ogoni Struggle, Reject Exploitation

As the Ogoni people mark the 2026 anniversary of Ogoni Day, a call has gone out to Ogoni elites to resist being used by self-serving individuals to undermine the long-standing struggle and dignity of the Ogoni people. The Director-General of the Ogoni Development Foundation, Victor Wisdom, made the call in a goodwill message to the

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Politics

APC Says Prolonged Political Crisis Stalling Development in Rivers State

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has said the state has continued to suffer underdevelopment due to the unending political crisis rocking the state. The position was made known by the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, who lamented that persistent political instability has negatively impacted governance and development

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Politics

ADC Demands Disclosure of Alleged Agreement Between Governor Fubara and FCT Minister Wike

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to publicly disclose the nature of any agreement he allegedly entered into with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued by the State Chairman of the party, Leader Sampson, the ADC said there should

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Politics

Rivers PDP Suspends Caretaker Chairman Robinson Nname-Ewor Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Robinson Nname-Ewor as Chairman and member of the party’s Caretaker Committee over what it described as alleged destructive moves against the party. The decision was announced following an emergency meeting of the PDP Caretaker Committee held on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists

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Features General Judiciary

President Tinubu’s Legal Practitioners Bill Seeks Capture and Reprisal, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Twenty-three days after the transmission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s National Assembly, better known as the Senate, held public hearings on 18 December 2025 to consider the Legal Practitioners Bill. At this pace, the bill will be certain to become law well before the middle of 2026. The journey to

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