Politics

Rivers Assembly Speaker Accuses Governor Fubara of Lying

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of lying to the public about his interactions with lawmakers, escalating tensions within the state’s political arena. Amaewhule dismissed the governor’s recent claim that he had been unable to meet with members of the Assembly, insisting that such meetings

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Foreign Politics

Gunfire, Explosions Rock Eastern DR Congo as M23 Rebels Advance

Sporadic gunfire and explosions have been reported in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as M23 rebels advance toward a key city, escalating an offensive that has forced thousands of civilians to flee across the border into neighbouring Burundi. Residents reported widespread panic as shops and schools were shut down, with many people remaining indoors

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Education Politics

Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Over New SSCE Guidelines

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Amos Dangu, to explain the introduction of new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by Senator Sunday Karimi, who expressed

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Politics

PDP Describes Gov Fubara’s Defection to APC as “Pitiful”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as pitiful. The party made the remark in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. According to the statement, the PDP leadership, under Kabiru Turaki, said Governor

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Politics

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Defects from PDP to APC

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara announced his defection on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the meeting, the governor said his decision to leave the PDP was driven by his

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Politics

Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military for Foiling Coup Attempt in Benin Republic

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the swift and decisive response of Nigeria’s military in assisting the Republic of Benin to thwart an attempted coup against its 35-year-old democratic government. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday evening by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the intervention followed two

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Security Politics

FG Secures Release of 100 Schoolchildren Abducted in Niger State

The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The children were part of the 315 people kidnapped when armed bandits attacked the remote community on 21 November 2025. The assailants, who arrived around

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Politics

Wike Rejects Expulsion Plot, Says No One Can Remove Him from PDP

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that no individual or group has the authority to expel him from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike made the assertion during a meeting with members of the PDP Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council, chaired by Acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed.

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Politics

Breaking: 16 Rivers State Lawmakers, Speaker Defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers made the move amid ongoing divisions and factionalism within the PDP, citing the need for a more cohesive political platform. The defection marks a

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Politics

Emohua Council Chairman Begins Staff Verification Over Bloated Wage Bill

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Dr. Chidi Llyod, says he initiated the ongoing staff verification exercise to address what he described as an over-bloated wage bill inherited by his administration. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Llyod clarified that the exercise is not targeted at anyone, insisting it is not a witch hunt. He

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