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Ousmane Sonko elected Senegal’s National Assembly speaker amid opposition boycott

Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker in a vote boycotted by opposition lawmakers, following months of political tension that culminated in his dismissal from government. Sonko’s emergence as speaker comes just four days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him from his position as prime minister. Opposition

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Court clears Goodluck Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to participate in the 2027 presidential election. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu held that Jonathan’s eligibility to contest had already been affirmed by both a Federal High Court in Yenagoa and the Court of Appeal, stating that

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INEC intensifies preparations for Rivers South-East senatorial bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State says it has intensified preparations for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. Addressing journalists during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Alalibo-Sinikem, said the election is being conducted to fill the vacant senatorial seat following

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OBIO/AKPOR COUNCILLOR CONGRATULATES APC CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES

The councillor representing Ward One in Obio/Akpor Legislative Council, Michael Azuonwu, has congratulated Kingsley Chinda on his emergence as the APC governorship candidate. He also congratulated Speaker Martin Amaewhule for securing the party’s ticket to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency. Azuonwu expressed confidence that both candidates will perform effectively

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AKUKU-TORU CHAIRMAN PLEDGES MASSIVE SUPPORT FOR APC AND PRESIDENT TINUBU

The Chairman of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Aboiyaa Bob-Fubara, says his people are ready to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections. He made the declaration during a victory celebration organised in honour of the President following his emergence at the party’s presidential primary. Other party leaders

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FORMER LAWMAKER URGES ADHERENCE TO ZONING ARRANGEMENT IN ONELGA

A former member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Dr Christian Ahiakwo, has called on political leaders in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area to respect the existing zoning arrangement. He said Constituency One, which comprises Egi, Igburu and Omoku blocs, has an established rotational system that should be upheld for fairness and equity. Ahiakwo maintained

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PIDOMSON DECLARES “RIVERS FIRST” AGENDA AS ADC GOVERNORSHIP CAMPAIGN BEGINS

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Rivers State, Gabriel Pidomson, says his mission is to end years of stagnation in the state. Pidomson said his administration, if elected, will be guided by a “Rivers First” agenda focused on addressing the core needs of the people. He dismissed expectations of financial inducement from

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REACTIONS TRAIL GOVERNOR FUBARA’S WITHDRAWAL FROM 2027 RACE

Reactions have continued to pour in following Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision not to contest the 2027 governorship election. While some residents of Port Harcourt and other parts of Rivers State expressed support for the decision, others criticised it, describing it as unexpected and disappointing. Supporters of the governor said his withdrawal could help reduce the

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ZONING WILL NOT BENEFIT RIVERS STATE — IKWERRE LG CHAIRMAN

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has kicked against the zoning of political offices in Rivers State, describing it as a system that does not promote competence or development. He stated this while addressing journalists after the APC governorship primary in Ikwerre. Wobodo argued that what Rivers State needs is leadership based

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APC DECLARES UNITY AFTER RIVERS GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY

The Rivers State chapter of the APC has declared that the outcome of its governorship primary election has further strengthened unity within the party. Speaking shortly after the announcement of results, the party’s spokesperson, Chibuike Ikenga, said the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as the flag bearer shows that the party is united and committed to

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