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Ada-George, Rivers elders back Fubara amidst political tensions
The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has expressed its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid rising political tensions in…
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Secondus alerts Tinubu on Wike’s growing threat to Nigeria’s democracy
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Uche Secondus, has claimed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
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Senate in emergency closed session over LG financial autonomy motion
On Wednesday, the Senate held an emergency closed-door session regarding a motion to implement financial autonomy for the 774 Local…
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Wike reacts to Rivers political crisis, says “Fubara inviting anarchy, violence”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State while…
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AKISIEC claims missing official was a mix-up, says APC won Akpabio’s LG
The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner in Essien Udim…
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Rivers political crisis: Fubara worried Tinubu didn’t address Wike in his statement
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has voiced his concern regarding President Bola Tinubu’s comments about the destruction of local government secretariats in…
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“Tell Wike to allow Fubara to breathe,” — Bode George urges Tinubu
On Monday, former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, urged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
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LG Polls: PDP wins 30 LGs in Akwa Ibom, APC clinches 23 in Benue
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won 30 chairmanship positions in the Saturday’s local government council election in Akwa Ibom.…
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Atiku reacts as Fubara swears-in 23 elected LGA Chairmen
The Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara on Sunday sworn-in the 23 chairmen who were declared winners of the Saturday’s Local…
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Police withdrawal from Rivers LG poll proves Anti-Democratic forces in Nigeria – Atiku’s aide
Paul Ibe, spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commented on the…
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APP wins 22 LGAs out of 23 in Rivers LG polls
It may seem as though the political landscape of Rivers State has undergone a shift on Saturday as the candidates…
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Rivers LG Polls: Two shot as suspected Wike’s loyalists move to enforce court order
Two individuals have sustained gunshot wounds in the Igwuruta Community, located in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State…
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It is a shame that Wike is ready to set his own state on fire – Atiku’s aide
Demola Olarenwaju, the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that Nyesom…
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Rivers LG Polls: Fubara foils midnight attempt by police to takeover RSIEC secretariat, redeploys CP
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara thwarted an attempt last night by rogue policemen to breach the gates and strong room…
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Rivers LG poll: Fubara declares 2-day public holidays, restricts vehicular movements
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, as public holidays. This…
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”Amaechi politically active in Rivers, supporting us for LG polls” — APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed that the former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, continues to be a…
