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Rivers State politics heats up as Lere Olayinka, an aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, criticizes Governor Fubara’s decision to appoint Heads of Local Government Administration. Olayinka emphasizes that only democratically elected chairmen and councilors have the constitutional authority to run local...
France and Britain propose a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on halting air, sea, and energy attacks. French President Macron emphasized no European ground troops will be deployed in the short term. The aim is to secure a ceasefire to foster peace negotiations. In a...
Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria's political leadership, likening it to a reality TV show. He highlights urgent issues such as poverty, insecurity, and illiteracy, urging the government to prioritize addressing these challenges. Obi calls for leadership based on character, competence, and compassion...
Peter Nwaebonyi, deputy chief whip of Nigeria's Senate, dismisses Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Akpabio, calling them politically motivated. Nwaebonyi argues the accusations were made to divert attention from Akpoti-Uduaghan's disciplinary...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced plans to hold fresh local government elections following the Supreme Court's ruling that invalidated the October 2023 polls. In his address, Fubara assured citizens of his commitment to the rule of law and governance, directing civil...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio praises President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, highlighting the removal of the fuel subsidy and the passage of Nigeria's largest-ever budget. Akpabio expresses confidence in the country’s economic recovery and diversification beyond oil, signaling a positive...
Bukola Saraki comments on the dispute between Senate President Akpabio and Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, following sexual harassment allegations. Saraki calls for a transparent investigation to maintain the Senate's integrity. He urges all parties to respect due process and ensure the truth is...
The Abiola family has criticized Babangida's memoir for reopening painful memories of the annulled 1993 presidential election, questioning whether lessons have been learned. Major General Ishola Williams counters Babangida’s claims, alleging a plan to hand over power to Abacha. Femi Fani-Kayode...
Kenneth Okonkwo, former Labour Party supporter, meets with Atiku Abubakar to discuss Nigeria’s future. After leaving the Labour Party due to dissatisfaction with Peter Obi’s leadership, Okonkwo seeks cooperation with Atiku for a better Nigeria. Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has advised Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to stay out of the sexual harassment allegations she made against her husband. Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that the matter is personal to the Senate President and should be left for him to...
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