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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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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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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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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