Politics

RIPCO Endorses Tinubu for Second Term, Cites Support for Rivers State

The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCO) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing what it described as his genuine commitment and sustained support for the people of Rivers State. The endorsement was announced by the group’s spokesperson, Senator George Sekibo, during an interaction with journalists. He said the decision followed a

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Politics

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Labour Minister Ngige Over Alleged N2.2bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arraigned former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa over an alleged N2.2bn fraud. Ngige was brought before the court on an eight-count charge bordering on abuse of office and awarding contracts to companies linked to his

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Politics

South-South Governors, PDP Mourn Bayelsa Deputy Governor

The South-South Governors’ Forum and the Peoples Democratic Party have mourned the death of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday in Yenagoa. Ewhrudjakpo was reported to have slumped in his office at the Government House before being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, where he was confirmed dead. The

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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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