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Ugandan President, Museveni, Seeks 7th Term after Four Decades in Office
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, is seeking to run for a seventh term in office, after nearly four decades leading the East African Nation. A vast majority of citizens have never known any other leader aside from the 81-year-old president and former rebel. Museveni came to power in 1986, on a wave of optimism after leading […]
Two Rivers Lawmakers Appeal to Colleagues To Halt Impeachment Move Against Fubara
Two Rivers lawmakers have appealed for leniency over the planned impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Nma Odu. The House Minority Leader, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and lawmaker from Degema, Peter Abbey, at a press briefing in Port Harcourt asked that the impeachment process be stalled, citing interventions by leaders, residents, and constituents. “Rivers State […]
Rivers APC Kicks Against Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked against impeachment proceedings on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly, warning that such action could destabilise the State. This was disclosed in a statement released by the party, saying it had taken note of “unfortunate developments” arising from […]
Impeachment Move Looms against Gov. Fubara, Deputy, as Rivers Assembly Begins Proceedings
The members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have begun impeachment proceedings against the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu. This is as members presented notice of accusations of gross misconduct against Fubara and Odu during plenary, presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins […]
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Warns APC National Secretary to Steer Clear of Rivers Politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, to steer clear of political affairs in Rivers State. Wike’s warning followed comments attributed to Basiru, who had cautioned the APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, against what he described as disrespect […]
Osun Records Low Turnout as Council Workers Resume After 11 months
Local Government Areas in Osun recorded a low turnout of workers as they resumed duty after an 11-month sit-at-home directive. According to journalists who visited some council areas in the state, only a few workers were seen on council premises, and a heavy police presence was observed in all the local government councils visited. At […]
Rivers Deputy Gov Defects From PDP To APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This was contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by the Head of the Press Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Owupele Benebo, and made available to the newsmen. Odu’s defection comes more […]
ADC Faction Denies Peter Obi’s Registration in Enugu, Cites Breach of Party Rules
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, has disowned reports of the defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. In a statement, the faction, which identified itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC, said the […]
Rivers Lawmakers Reject N100,000 Christmas Gift From Fubara
The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and members of the state’s assembly has taken a new turn. In a statement issued by Enemi Alabo George, chairman of the house committee on information and petitions, the lawmakers said they received a credit alert of N100,000 each on Fubara’s instructions. The legislators, who are loyal […]
Yahaya Bello Announces Intention to Contest Kogi Central Senate Position
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his interest in contesting the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district, saying, “I accept […]