Category archives: Politics

Rep Ugochinyere Claims Umar Damagum is Politically Bound by Wike Imo State Representative Imo Ugochinyere has alleged that the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, is under the control of Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State. Ugochinyere, a prominent member of the PDP, criticized Wike for exacerbating the […]

A group of determined protesters gathered at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office on Friday, chanting and demanding that the scheduled elections proceed as planned. Despite heavy rainfall, the demonstrators remained undeterred, setting up canopies and blocking part of the road while drumming and chanting, “Election must hold.” The protest follows an early […]

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has affirmed that local government elections scheduled for October 5 will go ahead, despite protests from supporters of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Loyalists from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have voiced their opposition, citing irregularities and legal challenges. Fubara stressed the […]

Nigerian economist Pat Utomi has expressed deep concern over the state of the country’s judiciary, labeling it a “laughing stock.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he emphasized that Nigeria’s potential for greatness hinges on having individuals of character in positions of power. Utomi attributed the decline in Nigeria’s culture and values to the collapse […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare the seat of Chris Nkwonta, the lawmaker representing Ukwa East and Ukwa West in the House of Representatives, vacant following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nkwonta’s defection occurred on Wednesday during a House […]

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has refuted claims that his legislative activities in the National Assembly are working against the interests of the Yoruba people. The lawmaker dismissed recent media reports as baseless and false, insisting that his actions have always served Ekiti Central, Ekiti State, the South-West, and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declared that his administration will not yield to blackmail, reaffirming his dedication to delivering effective governance and advancing the state’s development. Speaking during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Parade in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasized his focus on peace, governance, and economic progress. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a constitutional amendment to establish a single six-year term for the President and state governors. In a letter to the National Assembly, Atiku urged the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review to consider rotating the presidency between the North and South across the six geopolitical zones. He suggested […]

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his party as the fastest-growing political force in Nigeria. Speaking during the NNPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso expressed confidence in the party’s trajectory, thanking supporters for their dedication amid numerous challenges. Kwankwaso also critiqued the Peoples […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, despite a court ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, had barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voter register to the […]