Politics

PDP Schedules National Elective Convention for November 2025

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its meeting with a resolution to hold the party’s national elective convention on November 15 and 16, 2025. The convention will take place in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. During the meeting, which was held in Abuja on Thursday, the PDP NEC

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APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda Vows to Take Tough Decisions

The newly appointed Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has pledged to take bold and decisive actions in leading the ruling party. Yilwatda, who compared his calm disposition to that of President Bola Tinubu, assured that his leadership would be marked by broad consultations across the party’s organs and the readiness to

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Politics

Rivers People Expect State of Emergency to End by October — Annkio Briggs

Niger Delta activist Annkio Briggs has said the people of Rivers State are unhappy with the state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu, but are hopeful that the decision will lapse by its initial deadline of October 1. Briggs made the remarks on Tuesday during a live television interview, where she

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Politics

Judith Amaechi Denies N4 Billion NDDC Allegation, Challenges Wike to Produce Forensic Report

Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi, has dismissed as absurd and baseless the claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that she received ₦4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for women empowerment and training programmes. In a statement released by her spokesperson, Dike

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Politics

Mixed Reactions Trail State of Emergency in Rivers State

The King of Emohua Kingdom, Sergeant Awuse, has expressed support for the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The traditional ruler made his position known during a courtesy visit by the Sole Administrator of Emohua Local Government, Franklin Ajunwo. King Awuse stated that the emergency rule was a necessary step

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Ex-Labour Leader Slams Rivers Government Over Staff Verification Exercise

A former labour leader, Opu-oyibo Lilly-West, has criticised the decision of the Rivers State Sole Administrator to proceed with the proposed staff verification exercise for civil servants despite widespread opposition. Lilly-West, who previously served as Chairman of the Rivers State Civil Service Union, described the move by the Ibok Ibas-led administration as “wrong and insensitive.”

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Politics

SERAP Sues Tinubu Government Over Withheld NDDC Forensic Audit Report

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and four concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Bola Tinubu over its failure to publish the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, disclosed the legal action in a statement on Sunday, stating that the

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State of Emergency in Rivers Was for Political Control –Chetam Nwala

Lawyer and activist, Chetam Nwala, has alleged that the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was driven by political motives rather than concerns about insecurity or governance breakdown. Nwala claimed the move was aimed at taking control of the state, describing it as an orchestrated plan by the President to

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Politics General

Cultists Kill Community Chief in Rivers State, Police Confirm

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a community chief by suspected cultists in Obelle, Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident on Sunday, identifying the victim as Ferdinand Dabiri, Vice Chairman of the Obelle Council of Chiefs. Contrary to initial

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Security Politics

Police Probe Suspected Cult Attack That Killed Student in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspected cult-related attack that led to the death of a student in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident occurred around Cecilia Road in the Rumuolumeni area. Police officers responded swiftly to the scene and rushed the victim

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