Politics

OBI-KWANKWASO MOVEMENT CALLS FOR POLITICAL TOLERANCE AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has called for peaceful political engagement as preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify. The group’s Rivers State Coordinator, Dr Jane Peters, made the appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt, stressing the need for tolerance among political actors. She said the movement is mobilising support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress

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Politics

APC CHIEFTAIN BACKS GOVERNOR FUBARA’S RE-ELECTION BID, CALLS FOR END TO GODFATHERISM

A member of the All Progressives Congress in Degema Local Government Area, Dr Ipalibo Sogules, has welcomed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to seek re-election. He said the governor has done enough in the face of political challenges to deserve a second term, adding that his continuation in office would promote stability and growth in Rivers

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Politics

SENATOR BANIGO SEEKS RE-ELECTION INTO RIVERS WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT

Former Rivers State Deputy Governor and Senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has declared her intention to seek re-election. She submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms, saying her decision was based on her legislative achievements and a desire to consolidate ongoing development in the district. Banigo pledged to promote inclusive governance and

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SERAP, NGE Call for Urgent Protection of Journalists, Action on Insecurity in Northern Nigeria

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently protect journalists and address worsening insecurity and human rights violations across parts of northern Nigeria. The appeal covers states including Benue, Borno, Kwara,

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Community Politics

MOSOP Urges Ogoni Leaders to Unite, Prioritise People’s Welfare

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni leaders to unite and place the welfare of the people above individual interests. The group’s President, Andah Wai-Ogosu, made the appeal during an interactive session with journalists and stakeholders in Eleme Local Government Area. He said it has become necessary for

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Health Politics

Rivers Government to Commence Second Phase of World Bank-Supported RIV-CARE Project

The Rivers State Government says arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the second phase of the World Bank-supported RIV-CARE project. RIV-CARE, which stands for Rivers State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, is designed to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across communities in the state. The Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Lekue

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Politics

Peter Obi, Musa Kwankwaso Join Nigeria Democratic Congress

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and his Kano State counterpart, Musa Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), were presented with NDC membership cards amid cheers from supporters shortly

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Politics

NEW INEC RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER ASSUMES DUTY IN RIVERS

A new Resident Electoral Commissioner has assumed office in Rivers State. Dr Johnson Sinikiem takes over from Professor Gabriel Yomere, who supervised the recent by-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies.

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Politics

ADC MEMBERS PROTEST AT INEC OFFICE IN PORT HARCOURT

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State have protested at the INEC office in Port Harcourt, demanding the resignation of the commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. The protesters accused the INEC leadership of bias and partisanship, and criticised the commission for allegedly delisting the party from its portal. Party leaders at the protest

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Politics

COURT BARS INEC FROM RECOGNISING DISPUTED ADC LEADERSHIP

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred former Senate President David Mark and other party figures from interfering with the functions of elected state executives.

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