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The APC Progressive Mandate Group has called for the immediate cessation of impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as constitutionally flawed, politically motivated, and a direct affront to the peace accord personally brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Ayodele Alonge, the …
Read More »APC LEADERS STAGE RALLY IN ABUJA, DEMAND SACK OF FCT MINISTER, WIKE
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the banners of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday held a protest rally in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In an open letter and press statement addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and conveyed …
Read More »WHY WE’RE IMPEACHING FUBARA — RIVERS ASSEMBLY
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given reasons for the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, said the decision to impeach the governor and his deputy was based on their alleged persistent violation of the peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu. Jack made the allegation during plenary on Thursday …
Read More »FCT SENATOR, KINGIBE, BACKS PATER OBI FOR ADC PRESIDENTIAL TICKET
The lawmaker who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has declared her readiness to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, including former Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi. Kingibe, speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Wednesday, said her …
Read More »‘FUBARA IS A MISTAKE, RIVERS STATE HAS NEVER HAD IT THIS BAD’ – SPEAKER AMAEWHULE
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a mistake, saying that the rich oil state had never experienced the ongoing political situation. Amaewhule, speaking during plenary on Thursday, stated that Fubara’s administration, along with his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, is a threat to democratic governance in the state. While accusing …
Read More »RIVERS ASSEMBLY BEGINS IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GOV FUBARA
The political situation in Rivers State shifted again on Thursday as members of the State House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. At a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, formally read the notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor …
Read More »SUSPEND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TAX LAWS, NLC TELLS FG
The organised labour has again asked the federal government to immediately suspend the implementation of the new tax laws, threatening a possible nationwide confrontation with workers if its concerns are ignored. The warning was issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, during the launch of a memoir in honour of a …
Read More »DANGOTE WITHDRAWS PETITION AGAINST FORMER NMDPRA BOSS
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to continue its investigation of the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. This is despite the withdrawal of the original petition by billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote. The commission confirmed that it received a formal letter dated January …
Read More »‘YOU’RE NOT OUR MEMBER’: APC OFFICIAL ASKS WIKE TO STOP MEDDLING IN PARTY’S AFFAIRS
The APC chieftain’s comments followed a recent warning by Mr Wike to the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, to steer clear of Rivers State politics. The National Director of Information for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Ibrahim, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to stop meddling in the party’s affairs. Mr Ibrahim, who …
Read More »KWANKWASO: I HAVE NO PRICE TAG — NO ONE CAN BUY MY CONSCIENCE
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), says he has no “price tag” and cannot be bought in politics. The former governor of Kano spoke while reflecting on recent political developments, loyalty, betrayal, and the state of politics in Kano. Kwankwaso said politics involved gains and losses but warned that betrayal often provoked public resentment, especially …
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