Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator Urges Ikwerre People to Own Electoral Process

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, has called on the people of Ikwerre Local Government Area to take ownership of the electoral process. He made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholder meeting at the council headquarters in Isiokpo, which was attended by security agencies and other groups. Represented by

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Rivers Police Assure Voters of Safety Ahead of Local Government Elections

The Rivers State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during, and after Saturday’s local government elections. Speaking at the command’s headquarters on Moscow Road, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, said sufficient manpower has been deployed across all 23 local government areas of the state. He emphasized that only the Police and

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Rivers Chief Judge Inaugurates Local Government Election Tribunals

Despite criticisms trailing the conduct of the forthcoming local government elections in Rivers State, the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, has inaugurated chairmen and members of the Local Government Election Tribunals. At the ceremony, Justice Amadi charged the tribunal members to treat all parties equally while remaining firm in the discharge of their duties. He

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Tonye Cole Faults Rivers Local Government Elections

With just three days to the August 30 local government elections in Rivers State, former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has raised concerns over the exercise, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. Speaking during a television interview, Cole said the entire process surrounding the elections is flawed,

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Justice Becoming a “Purchasable Commodity,” Sultan Warns

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has raised concern over the state of Nigeria’s judicial system, warning that justice is increasingly becoming a “purchasable commodity” where the poor are victimised while the wealthy evade accountability. Speaking as a guest speaker at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Enugu, the Sultan cautioned

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Rivers Govt Trains Accountants on Transparency and Innovation

As part of efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and innovation in resource management, the Rivers State government has concluded a four-day capacity-building training for accountants drawn from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at the close of the programme, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ebok-Ita Ekwe Ibas, said the training

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Malema Warns Africa Against Foreign Loans

South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has cautioned African nations against taking loans from Bretton Woods institutions and similar organisations, warning that such actions could undermine the continent’s future. Malema gave the warning on Sunday in Enugu while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference.

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NLC Rejects Plan to Increase Politicians’ Pay

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its plan to review upward the remuneration packages of political office holders. RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Shehu, had recently revealed that President Bola Tinubu earns ₦1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than ₦1 million, insisting the figures have remained

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NOA Commits to Mobilising Rivers Residents for August 30 Local Government Elections

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Rivers State has reaffirmed its commitment to social mobilisation, awareness creation, and value orientation to ensure active participation in the August 30, 2025 local government elections. Speaking during a one-day roundtable discussion and sensitisation programme held in Port Harcourt, the State Director of NOA, Edward Banigo,

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PDP Chairmanship Candidate Gift Worlu Promises Inclusive Leadership in Obio/Akpor

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Dr. Gift Worlu, has pledged to deliver a new administration free from divisiveness and greed if elected. He made the promise during the official flag-off of the party’s campaign rallies for Wards 4 and 6 at Oroevo Community Secondary School, Rumuorolu, where PDP

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