Politics

It’s Time for President Tinubu to Put Nyesom Wike Out of His Misery — Odinkalu

Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to relieve the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of his position, accusing him of corruption, misconduct, and poor governance. The call was contained in a strongly worded statement issued on

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Politics

Rivers Government Partners with Private Firm on ₦150 Billion Airport City Housing Project

The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with investors to provide affordable housing for residents of the state. The Acting Managing Director of the Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority (GPHCDA), Bennett Chu, stated this during the launch of the Port Harcourt Airport City project, a partnership between the state government and Masters

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Foreign Politics

Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Tariff Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an immediate end to all trade negotiations with Canada, following a dispute over a recent advertisement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Canadian government had aired an advert featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs. The U.S. president recently imposed a 35% levy

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Politics

Tinubu Urges New INEC Chairman to Uphold Electoral Integrity

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan (SAN), to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. The President urged Amupitan to serve with integrity, patriotism, and transparency, stressing that the credibility of elections is central to the country’s democratic progress. Tinubu’s call comes as

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Politics

Khana Council Issues One-Week Ultimatum to Vacate Government Property

The authorities in Khana Local Government Area have issued a one-week ultimatum to all individuals occupying or in possession of government property to vacate immediately. The directive covers official vehicles, government houses, staff quarters, and land property, according to a statement signed by Government Tigidam, Special Adviser to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Council

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Politics

NMDPRA Warns Against Establishing Illegal Oil and Gas Facilities in Rivers State

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned dealers and investors against setting up oil and gas facilities without obtaining proper approval from the Authority. The South-South Regional Coordinator of the NMDPRA, Victor Ojiyovwi, issued the warning in Port Harcourt while expressing concern over the increasing number of illegal filling stations, gas

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Politics

Governor Fubara Plans New Refuse Dumpsite, Inspects Projects in Rivers State

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says plans are underway to establish a new refuse dumpsite to improve waste management and protect public health in the state. The governor disclosed this after inspecting a borrow pit at Omuanke in Ikwerre Local Government Area on Tuesday. He described the current dumpsite as unacceptable, citing its negative environmental

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Politics

Court to Deliver Judgment October 31 in Suit Seeking to Stop PDP National Convention

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 31, 2025, for judgment in a suit seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after taking arguments from lawyers representing both sides in the case filed by three aggrieved members of the party. The

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Speaker, Alex Otti, Others Advocate Responsible Leadership at UNIPORT Governance Conference

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed that it was the first state legislature in Nigeria to pass a law protecting women’s rights to inherit family property. Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, made this known at the First International Conference on Advancing Politics and Governance for Sustainable Development, organised by the Centre for

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SERAP Demands Accountability Over ₦18.6 Billion Missing From National Assembly Project

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to account for ₦18.6 billion allegedly missing from the National Assembly Commission office complex project. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole

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