The Nigerian Army has begun investigation of its personnel involved in partisan politics. Chief of Army Staff, Major-General TUKUR BURUTAI said this while addressing military chiefs in Abuja.

The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress has condemned what it described as PDP’s declaration of war against the Nigerian judiciary. State Publicity Secretary of the APC, CHRIS FINEBONE said the party was shocked at how the PDP has launched

The People’s Democratic Party says it will not surrender the mandate given to the party in the 2015 governorship election.

Rivers state Governor, NYESOM WIKE has assured his supporters that he will get his mandate back at the Appeal court. Governor WIKE gave the assurance in a state-wide broadcast in reaction to the Tribunal Judgment that nullified his election.

Former governor of Rivers state, ROTIMI AMAECHI, has expressed gratitude to God for the Tribunal’s judgement, which nullified the election of Governor NYESOM WIKE. Speaking at an event to mark the 8th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that installed him as governor of Rivers State in 2007, AMAECHI urged Rivers People to build their hope on praise and worship to God.

The Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator ALI NDUME says there is no obstacle to the confirmation of former Governor ROTIMI AMAECHI as a minister.

Reactions continue to trail the judgment by the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal, nullifying the election of Governor NYESOM WIKE. The former senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, MAGNUS ABE, said the judgment is a justification for the struggle of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State and vindication for justice.

The United States Center for Strategic Counter terrorism Communications has pledged commitment to support the Center for Crisis Communication in Nigeria towards realizing its goals. The promise was made by officials of the US-based agency during a visit to the CCC in Nigeria.

The 2015 election for Gokana State Constituency in Rivers State has been cancelled. This is the latest development coming from the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, where the election tribunals for Rivers State have been sitting.

Nigeria home-based Super Eagles yesterday did enough to qualify for their second Championship of African Nations after they held hosts, Burkina Faso, to a 0-0 draw to advance 2-0 on aggregate. The first leg in Port Harcourt, Rivers State a week ago ended 2-0 in favour of the home-based Eagles.