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Political tensions resurfaced in Rivers State on Monday as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, publicly addressed remarks made by the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, concerning developments within the state. Speaking during a thank-you visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, Wike, a former governor of Rivers…
The political realignment unfolding in Rivers State gathered further momentum on Sunday as Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), reinforcing the ruling party’s expanding grip on the state’s political structure. Odu completed her registration at her polling unit in Akabuka, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, where she was received by party…
The internal crisis within the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with factional chairman Dr Robinson Ewoh publicly declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Ewoh said his alignment with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, was aimed at ensuring victory for Tinubu,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged newly appointed Special Advisers to prepare for the task ahead, stating that their appointments are intended to strengthen teamwork within government and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of governance in the state. The governor charged the appointees to remain committed to his administration’s vision of delivering effective,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating in some quarters claiming that it has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. In a statement, the Commission described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that no official timetable or schedule has been issued for the conduct of…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on supporters of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to formally register with the party as preparations begin for the 2027 general elections. Okonkwo made the call on Friday while speaking on The Morning Brief, a programme aired on Channels Television. He argued…
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has said Nigeria’s leadership in the 2027 general elections will be determined by the will of the electorate, not by the advantage of incumbency. Ajadi made the assertion while reacting to reports suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu allegedly…