Politics

President Tinubu Congratulates Soludo on Re-election as Anambra Governor

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State. Soludo secured a second term in office after achieving a landslide victory, winning all 21 local government areas in the election, according to results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. The victory makes him the third

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Oyigbo Council Chairman Appoints New Political Aides, Charges Them to Work for Development

The Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Okechukwu Akara Nwaogu, has appointed new political aides to help oversee the affairs of the council. Speaking during their inauguration at the council secretariat in Oyigbo, Nwaogu urged the appointees to work as a team and support his administration’s efforts to improve the lives of residents across the

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Ihunda Swears In New Appointees, Pledges Greater Development for Port Harcourt City LGA

The Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Allwell Ihunda, has sworn in some members of his cabinet and other political appointees, charging them to align with his vision of accelerating development in the council. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Ihunda said his goal is to surpass the achievements recorded during his first tenure

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Rivers Government Reaffirms Commitment to Women Empowerment in Medicine

The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that build capacity, promote mentorship, and ensure that no woman is left behind in the pursuit of excellence. The State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Ordu, stated this during the 2025 Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Rivers State Branch, Week and Investiture Ceremony held

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Court Dismisses Suit by Beke-Led APC Faction Against RSIEC

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by Fubara Dagogo and eight others, members of the Chief Emeka Beke-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) over the nomination of candidates for the August 30, 2025, local government elections. The

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Activist Says Nigerians Desperate for Leader to Restore Nation’s Glory

A human rights activist, Charles Jaja, says Nigerians are longing for a true leader who can restore the country’s lost status as the “Giant of Africa.” Jaja made the comment while reacting to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on the killings of Christians in Nigeria. According to him, Trump’s statement describing Nigeria as a

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Atiku Urges INEC to Prove Credibility Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prove its credibility as the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025 approaches. In a post shared on his X handle, Atiku noted that the election presents an opportunity for the commission to restore confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system amid

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Samuel-Horsfall Reaffirms Loyalty to Governor Fubara Beyond Party Lines

A former Rivers State Commissioner for Energy, Paworiso Samuel-Horsfall, has reiterated his unwavering support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that he will stand with the Governor regardless of any future political direction he may take. Samuel-Horsfall acknowledged his continued loyalty to his political background but emphasized that his commitment to Governor Fubara goes beyond party

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Independent and Unaccountable: A New Code for Nigeria’s Judiciary

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Among the doctrines that underpin the legal process in Nigeria, few are as profound and pervasive as judicial independence, but no doctrine in the ecosystem of the law rivals its elusiveness. The idea is ubiquitous in the syllabus of every programme leading to the award of a degree in law, in political science or

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NGO–ATLANTIC–OYOROKOTO ROAD: GOV FUBARA’S BOLD PATHWAY TO THE BLUE ECONOMY

By Nelson Chukwudi In Andoni, a new road is emerging from the swamps, cutting through mangroves and waterways, stretching steadily toward the Atlantic Ocean. The 13.52-kilometer Ngo–Atlantic–Oyorokoto Road is far more than an engineering project; it is a bold declaration of purpose. It tells the story of a people long isolated by geography, and a

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