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Tinubu, Obi, Sowore and Others Sign 2027 National Peace Accord

President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, African Action Congress, AAC, candidate Omoyele Sowore, and Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, candidate Donald Duke are among political leaders who have signed the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. The signing ceremony was

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NDC Chieftain Criticizes Rivers Assembly Over Constituency Projects

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Walter Akani, has criticized some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over plans to execute constituency projects six months ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to Today FM’s Preye Izogu, Akani said lawmakers in the 10th Assembly have spent more than three years in

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Asari-Toru Council, NDLEA Launch Campaign Against Drug Abuse

The Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Onengiyeofori George, has called for collective action to tackle illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the area. The council, in collaboration with the Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, is organising a one-day sensitisation programme on the dangers of illicit drugs. The programme

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NDLEA Destroys N329bn Worth of Illicit Drugs in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed over 329,865 kilogrammes of illicit drugs valued at about 301 billion naira in Lagos. The court-ordered exercise was carried out publicly at Navy Town in the Ojo area of the state and involved drugs from concluded and uncontested cases, as well as abandoned seizures. The destroyed

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APC in Okrika Commends Wike for Strengthening Party Structure

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his political efforts in strengthening the party’s structure and advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the area. In a statement, APC Chairman in Okrika LGA, Abibo Tamuno Bereniye,

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Fubara Commissions Reconstructed 19.79km Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commissioned the reconstructed 19.79-kilometre Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, restoring a major transport link connecting Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. The project, executed by Julius Berger, is aimed at addressing years of deterioration that had caused prolonged travel delays, economic losses and security challenges for commuters. Governor Fubara said the

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Osun Election Shows Rigging Can Be Resisted — PRP Governorship Candidate

The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, governorship candidate, Dr Nature Dumale-Kieghe, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has demonstrated that electoral rigging can be resisted when citizens unite behind their preferred candidates. Dumale-Kieghe, while reacting to the election, said electoral victories could no longer be determined solely by financial muscle or political affiliations.

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Rivers Assembly Reaffirms Commitment to Full Implementation of Constituency Projects

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of constituency projects nominated by lawmakers in the state budget to address the needs and aspirations of the people. Speaker of the Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, stated this in Kula during the commissioning and handover of constituency projects executed by the

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Rainbow Coalition Promises No Victimisation in Rivers Reconciliation Effort

The Reconciliation Committee of the Rainbow Coalition has assured that no member of the group will be victimised or discriminated against, irrespective of past political differences. Chairman of the committee, Senator Magnus Abe, gave the assurance after the group met with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt for the

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