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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Politics

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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Politics

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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Politics

Ogoni Specialist Hospital May Operate as Federal Medical Centre — Committee

The Technical Planning Committee of the Ogoni Specialist Hospital has recommended that the facility be operated as the equivalent of a Federal Medical Centre, with all corresponding rights and privileges. The Chairperson of the committee, Dr. Christie Mato, made this known while presenting the committee’s report to the management of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project

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Politics

Fubara Welcomes Defecting NASS Members to APC, Hails Decision as Courageous

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has welcomed members of the National Assembly who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their move as courageous and forward-looking. The defectors include Senators Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East), as well as members of the House

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Foreign Politics

Russian General Killed in Car Bombing in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed that Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died early this morning after an explosive device planted under a car detonated. Sarvarov, aged 56, was the head of the Russian armed forces’ operational training department. Authorities have launched an investigation

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Politics

Rivers Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Balance in Public Service

The Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. Inyingi Brown, has reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to promoting gender balance and inclusiveness in the public service. Dr. Brown stated this while speaking at the 2025 Biennial Conference of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Rivers State chapter, held in Port Harcourt. She said

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Politics

Fubara Urges Bakana Community to Embrace Peace, Unity for More Development

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of Bakana to remain peaceful and united in order to attract more development projects from his administration, beyond the ongoing Trans-Kalabari Road project. The governor made the call in Bakana during the formal unveiling of the newly constructed Bakana Royal Palace by the Amanyanabo of Bakana,

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Politics

Rivers Civil Society Groups Rate LG Chairmen Poor After 100 Days

Civil society groups in Rivers State have rated the performance of local government chairmen across the state as largely poor following a 100-day assessment of their administrations. The assessment, conducted by the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations and Community-Based Groups, revealed widespread underperformance at the grassroots level, with many council chairmen reportedly unable to point

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Politics

APC Condemns Calls for Foreign Intervention in Nigeria’s Politics

The All Progressives Congress has criticised recent calls for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s political affairs, describing such actions as irresponsible and unpatriotic. The party said Nigeria is a sovereign nation capable of resolving its internal political issues without external interference. It warned that seeking foreign involvement could damage the country’s image and democratic institutions. The

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