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Rivers APC Woos Governor Fubara Ahead of Return

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has extended an invitation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to consider joining its fold when he resumes office after his suspension. Spokesperson of the party in the state, Darlington Nwauju, said the APC is prepared to welcome the governor should he decide to leave the Peoples Democratic Party

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Stakeholders Urge Fubara to Stay Focused as He Returns to Office

Ahead of his return to office, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been urged to remain focused on governance and continue with the developmental strides of his administration. Civil Rights Advocate, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, called on the governor not to allow the experience of the past six months to distract him. He also appealed to lawmakers

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Calls for Unity as Fubara Prepares to Return to Office

As Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara prepares to resume duty after six months away from office, stakeholders have urged him to remain focused on governance and prioritize the welfare of residents. Civil Rights Advocate, Opunabo Inko-Tariah, appealed to the governor to continue with his developmental agenda, stressing that the challenges of the past months should

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Ogoni Community Leader Welcomes Fubara Back to Office After Suspension

As Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, prepares to resume official duties tomorrow following his six-month suspension, a community leader in Ogoni land, Dornu Nwinang, has pledged support for his administration. Nwinang, who spoke on behalf of the people of Baen, Kpean and Duboro communities in Ward 18, Khana Local Government Area, described the governor as

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NYCN President Pledges Digital-Driven Youth Development If Re-Elected

The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, has promised to harness emerging digital innovations to promote effective youth leadership, sustainable development, and empowerment if re-elected. Sukubo, who is seeking a fresh four-year mandate, will contest at the NYCN National Elective Congress scheduled to hold from 19th to 21st September

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Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Vows to Tackle Corruption After Youth-Led Protests

Nepal’s new interim prime minister, Sushila Karki, has pledged to address protesters’ demands to end corruption as she assumed office following the ouster of her predecessor by nationwide youth-led demonstrations. Karki, a 73-year-old former chief justice, was appointed to steer the country through a turbulent transition after weeks of “Gen Z” protests forced the resignation

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Falana Urges INEC to Sanction Early Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take tougher action against political parties and politicians engaging in early campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), described the trend of politicians openly campaigning long before the official timetable as “abnormal and

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Rivers Administrator Calls for Unity, Peace and Development

The Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has urged the people of the state to move beyond bitterness, political rivalry, and self-interest in order to build a united path towards peace and sustainable development. He gave the advice during an Inter-Denominational Church Thanksgiving Service held as part of activities marking the

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Nigeria: How Politicians Started Dashing Cars and Houses to Judges, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In January 1993, Ibrahim Babangida was Nigeria’s military ruler. He was supposedly in the last year of an interminable transition at the end of which he promised to hand over power to an elected civilian administration. Moshood Abiola was actively canvassing to inherit that mantle. As Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Bello was in

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Rights Group Accuses Rivers Sole Administrator of Deception

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights and Democracy has accused the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, of deceiving the public with endless promises. The group’s National Legal Adviser, Henry Ekine, said the administrator’s repeated assurances to revive the Songhai farm and complete other projects initiated by the suspended

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