PRO-FUBARA, WIKE ASSEMBLY FACTIONS HOLD SEPARATE PUBLIC HEARINGS The ongoing political tussle in Rivers State reached a new level as rival factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly held separate public hearings on crucial bills this week.The split in the Assembly has heightened tensions between the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, led …

FG INCREASES NIGERIAN PASSPORT FEES The federal government has approved the upward review of the cost of obtaining the country’s passport. KT Udo, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), announced the new passport fees in a statement on Wednesday. Udo said the increase of the passport fee by the federal government is “part of its efforts to maintain …

A COURT PRONOUNCED THAT FUBARA DIDN’T PRESENT BUDGET, HE DIDN’T GO ON APPEAL The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has alleged that a court had ruled that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara had not presented a legal budget, but he did not appeal the decision. He further highlighted the disregard for legal procedures where despite a Court of Appeal …

RIVERS CRISIS: SOMEBODY SAYS HE’S SPEAKER, THREE PEOPLE ARE MEMBERS, AND GO TO BUY LAWYERS – WIKE The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike criticized the actions of certain individuals who claim authority and engage in public spectacles on media platforms like Arise and Channels, with the support of hired lawyers, in an attempt to seize control of …

WHY I WROTE COURT SUPPORTING 27 RIVERS LAMAKERS Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has clarified his reasons for signing the contentious letter to the Appeal Court regarding the case of the 27 embattled members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which was contrary to the stance of the party’s National Legal …

ACT YOUR AGE – PDP ACTING NATIONAL CHAIRMAN REPLIES CLARKThe acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Iliya Damagun has admonished elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark to recognise his age and refrain from sentimental political arguments.The party boss gave the advice on Wednesday while inaugurating the reconciliation and disciplinary committees set up by the PDP at the …

I’LL NOT LEAVE PDP, I’LL FIGHT TO THE END” – WIKE VOWS Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing rumours of a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike’s stance comes amidst a battle for control of the Rivers state PDP chapter. It should be …

NO RECONCILIATION WITH FUBARA – WIKE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of settling the rift with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Addressing a media parley to mark his one year in office as FCT Minister, Wike said he’s focused on delivering President Bola Tinubu’s mandate and not supporting Fubara. …

CHINESE COMPANY TO SELL NIGERIA’S HOUSES IN LIVERPOOL, UK FOR $2.2M A Chinese investment group racing to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards from Nigeria has concluded plans to list two residential structures it confiscated from the country for sale on global online marketplace eBay, Peoples Gazette was told by people familiar with the arrangement. Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial …

27 KIDNAPPERS, EKPA’S GUNMEN KILLED IN ENUGU No fewer than 27 kidnappers, including members of the Auto Pilot, also known as Unknown Gunmen, a notorious breakaway faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) loyal to the Finland based fugitive, Simon Ekpa, which terrorized Enugu and its environs had been gunned down in shoot-outs with security operatives at various …

SOLDIERS SACK CHURCH WORSHIPPERS IN ANAMBRA COMMUNITY Panic and fear gripped Christian worshippers in Umunze, Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State on Sunday, when armed soldiers stormed different churches in the morning hours and dispersed the congregation in their places of worship. The soldiers took over the community with a stern warning that no church service, movement or market …

ENUGU GOVT TO DEMOLISH PROPERTIES USED FOR KIDNAPPING Enugu State Government will in the coming days move against properties, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnap purposes, the state government has said. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the government said the step was in continuation of the determined effort …

GOVERNOR MBAH TO INCREASE ENUGU’S ELECTRICIY CAPACITY BY 700MW The Enugu government says it will increase the state’s electricity capacity from 70 megawatts received from the national grid to 700 megawatts through private sector investment. Governor Peter Mbah said this in Enugu on Tuesday at an event organised by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) to review its draft …

PROMINENT NORTHERN LEADERS FLOAT NEW POLITICAL ALLIANCE AHEAD OF 2027 A group of prominent political leaders from the North after a meeting Tuesday floated a new political alliance named the League of Northern Democrats (LND), and said it would convene a strategic summit to revive the region’s political and economic place in Nigeria.The group, which declared its intention to unite …

PETER OBI’S GAME PLAN FOR 2027, BY -ISAAC ABIMBADEThe 2023 Nigeria Presidential election was a lesson course for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. As 2027 approaches, Nigerians are once again gearing up for another round of electoral theatrics. The last presidential election in 2023 saw the youth-favourite, Peter Obi, finish a disappointing third. But Obi isn’t backing …