Politics

Rivers PRP Chairman Decries Politicians’ Lack of Interest, Laments Economic Hardship

The Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Rivers State, Nature Kieghe, has sharply criticized the current political class, asserting that they do not prioritize the interests of the state’s residents. Speaking as a guest on Rhythm’s news and current affairs program, “Viewpoint,” Nature Kieghe expressed deep concern over the economic conditions faced by

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Former NANS Scribe Dismisses Claims of External Control, Clarifies Support from Seyi Tinubu

he immediate past Secretary-General of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Bariereka David, has refuted allegations that the student body is under external influence. Speaking to our reporter, Emelda Ifeme, David clarified that while NANS does receive support from individuals and corporate organizations from time to time, this should not be misinterpreted as external

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Politics

PDP Governors Reportedly Reach Agreement with FCT Minister Wike Ahead of 2027

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly struck a deal with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, regarding the political landscape leading up to the 2027 general elections. According to sources cited in a recent report by Punch, the agreement was reached following a meeting

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Ex-NAPAC Chair Challenges Akpoti-Uduaghan: ‘Present Proof!’

The immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee, Texas, Mr Ike Chidolue, has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to present credible evidence to support her allegations or resign from the Senate. Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of

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Politics Features

Experts examine what would be the points of negotiation between Wike and Fubara

By Ignatius Chukwu Political experts are said to be examining what would be the grounds of negotiation when the godfather and godson of Rivers politics begin, if it would. Investigations have helped to put together a list of what is called sensitive points that must be resolved for democracy and genuine peace to return: It

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Amaechi-backed APC faction takes Wike-backed faction to the cleaners over alleged disrespect to elders

Amaechi-backed APC faction takes Wike-backed faction to the cleaners over alleged disrespect to elders By Ignatius Chukwu Two political camps in Rivers State have been fighting over every point. Now, it seems to be about need to respect the values of the state by not insulting elders and mentors. Report in BD Sunday shows the

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Renewed Hope Initiative office in PH lambasts FCT Minister for ‘misleading’ statement

The Rivers State Office of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) says its attention has been drawn to what it termed a regrettable and misleading statement issued by the Media Office of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It said the statement unjustly attempted to drag the name of the Governor of Rivers

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Rivers professional women league denies walking out on Mrs Tinubu but on Mrs Ibas

• Accuses FCT Minister of spinning a strange narrative Did Rivers women walk out on Mrs Tinubu of Mrs Ibok Ibas? This is a raging question that has been explained by a group women said to be professionals led by Nimi Fiberisima, Esq ( President), Jennifer Boms Wolugbom (Secretary) and Tambari Menete (Director of Publicity).

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Politics General

Federal Government Declares May 1, 2025, as Public Holiday for Workers’ Day Celebration

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on Tuesday. In his address, Tunji-Ojo expressed gratitude to workers across the country for their hard work and

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Ijaw Youth Council Denounces Threats from Rivers State Administrator

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has condemned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, for his recent threats to target supporters of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The immediate past chairman of the IYC Eastern Zone, Tamuno Kpokpo, expressed strong disapproval of Ete-Ibas’s comments, describing statements about “sweeping powers” as not only

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