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The Action Peoples Party (APP) achieved a remarkable victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats. The announcement was made by Justice Adolphus Enebeli of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, with results from Etche Local...
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has appointed his daughter, Mrs. Helen Eno Obereki, as the state's First Lady following his wife’s death. Helen will continue her mother's social initiatives. Governor Eno introduced her to Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who pledged support for the new role...
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) confirms that local government elections will proceed despite calls from the PDP to halt the process. Sensitive election materials are distributed, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara accuses the Inspector General of Police of attempting to...
Atiku Abubakar endorses Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s push for local government elections, set for October 5, despite legal challenges. Amid a rift with ex-governor Wike, Atiku highlights the polls as vital to grassroots democracy, urging residents to vote peacefully and support...
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) to Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, in recognition of his contributions. This decision follows recent debates regarding the Speaker's eligibility for higher honors, reflecting Tinubu's...
As Governor Godwin Obaseki's term nears its end, a dispute with reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has emerged over the alleged looting of Edo government properties. Shaibu warns officials to prevent theft, while Obaseki’s media team dismisses his authority, sparking tension ahead of the...
The Russian government has distanced itself from the October 1 hunger protests in Nigeria, denying involvement and accusing the US and UK of attempting to undermine its relationship with Nigeria. The embassy emphasized respect for Nigeria's sovereignty and a commitment to peaceful dialogue in...
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, defies the Inspector General of Police's (IGP) opposition to the state's upcoming local government elections. Fubara accuses the IGP of bias and interference, insisting that the polls will go on despite a lack of police security, even if it puts his life at...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara intervened at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office to prevent an alleged police takeover ahead of local elections. Tensions rose as police were accused of attempting to seize electoral materials, despite a court order...
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has warned terrorists and bandits to surrender or face deadly force. In a recent lecture, he outlined the government’s dual approach to combatting insecurity. With improved conditions in northern Nigeria, the administration focuses on bolstering food production...
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