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I’VE NO APOLOGY WORKING AGAINST PDP IN 2023 – WIKE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike on Tuesday declared that he has no apology for working against the presidential ambition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. Wike said he worked against PDP because the party jettisoned fairness, equity, and justice. The former Rivers State governor said …

I ALLOWED FUBARA TO GOVERN INDEPENDENTLY – WIKE Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted allegations of exerting godfatherism over Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. During an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wike dismissed claims that Fubara had knelt before him to seek forgiveness, stating, “What offense did he commit? Never, he did not kneel …

WIKE BLAMES FUBARA FOR VIOLENCE IN RIVERS, SAYS HE DISRESPECTS RULE OF LAW Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Wike made the accusations on Tuesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. The minister said the governor was wrong …

FUBARA SETS UP COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON RIVERS CRISIS Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has taken a fresh move to address the violence witnessed recently in the state by establishing a judicial commission of inquiry. This move comes after the Ikwere and Emohua Local Government Council secretariats were set ablaze, resulting in destruction of properties and loss of life. The …

WHO WILL RESCUE NIGERIA FROM TINUBU IN 2027? During the military regimes of Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha, the struggle to return Nigeria to civilian democratic rule was led largely by political personalities and intelligentsia from the southwestern part of the country.This became even more strident following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections by the Babangida regime. …

CAMEROONIAN PRESIDENT, PAUL BIYA, RUMOURED DEAD, SUCCESSION BATTLE BEGINS CAMEROONIAN PRESIDENT, PAUL BIYA, RUMOURED DEAD, SUCCESSION BATTLE BEGINS Rumours of Cameroonian President Paul Biya’s death have ignited political speculation and controversy surrounding the country’s succession plans. Following Biya’s extended absence after the China-Africa Summit from September 4 to 6, 2024, lawyer Christian Ntimbane expressed concerns in an open letter to …

ABURE HAPPY OVER COURT VICTORY, WANTS OBI TO HELP UNITE PARTY Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure, has issued a statement following the Federal High Court’s ruling affirming his leadership. Abure expressed gratitude and forgiveness, calling the victory “a triumph for justice and democracy.” “This victory is not just mine, but a victory for justice and democracy,” he said. According to …

COURT AFFIRMS JULIUS ABURE AS LABOUR PARTY CHAIRMAN The Federal High Court in Abuja in a suit brought before Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour Party. Justice Nwite on Tuesday delivered the ruling validating the Abure-led leadership of the party. He also validated the …

I KNELT COUNTLESS TIMES TO BEG WIKE – FUBARA Amid the escalating crisis in River State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said that he has knelt unnumbered times to appeal to his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow peace to reign in the state. Fubara, who said he had no regret after conducting local …

PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE INCREMENTAL BENEFITS – PENCOM THE National Pension Commission, PenCom, has given a hint that it is working towards ensuring that public service retirees get pension increments as provided for in the nation’s Constitution. Acting Director General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworararan, gave this hint in Lagos. Among others, Ms Oloworararan, said “We are working to ensure that …