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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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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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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Security Politics

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Cargo Agents Over Cocaine Hidden in Liquid Starch

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, for attempting to export cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets to the United Kingdom. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed the seizure of

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President Tinubu Departs Lagos for Europe Ahead of Official UAE Visit

President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break, ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Onanuga, the European visit forms part of the

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Ikwerre LGA Chairman Thanks FCT Minister Wike for Visit, Pledges Continued Support

The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has expressed gratitude to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for finding time to visit the council. Wobodo made the remarks in Isiokpo, the headquarters of Ikwerre Local Government, during a stakeholders’ meeting with the FCT Minister. He said the people of

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Ogoni Leader Exonerates Ledum Mitee, Backs FG’s Plan to Resume Oil Production

The Leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Gani Topba, has absolved a former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Ledum Mitee, of any involvement in the crisis currently affecting the organisation’s leadership. Topba stated that Mitee has consistently made positive contributions to the development and progress of Ogoniland,

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Politics

“Agreement Is Agreement; God Detests Ungrateful People” — Wike Declares Political Timeline

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the importance of honouring political agreements, insisting that commitments must be respected when entered into. Wike, who spoke during a public engagement, stated that “agreement is agreement,” stressing that failure to keep one’s word amounts to ingratitude, which he said “God detests.” The

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Rivers YPP Moves to Expand Political Influence Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Rivers State has announced plans to reposition itself to take over a larger political space ahead of the 2027 general elections. The state Chairman of the party, Dr. Danagogo Wenike-Briggs, disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after an executive meeting of the party. He noted that the YPP

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Rights Activist Urges Fubara to Protect Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters from Politicians

Rights activist Charles Jaja has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to safeguard the newly inaugurated quarters for Permanent Secretaries, warning against possible encroachment by politicians. Jaja emphasized that urgent steps must be taken to protect the facility from being converted to private use, stressing that such legacy projects should serve their intended public

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