The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a scathing statement condemning former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for what it described as his reckless and unpatriotic remarks aimed at inciting protests over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, released the statement, where he called Rotimi…
Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has sparked a political storm by declaring himself the new National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The unexpected announcement, made during a press conference has raised eyebrows across Nigeria’s political landscape. Isaac Fayose’s self-proclamation comes amidst rising internal tensions within the PDP,…
Rotimi Amaechi, Former Minister of Transportation, recently expressed deep frustration regarding the escalating hunger and economic hardship affecting Nigerians. During an address, Rotimi Amaechi emphasized the severity of the current situation, noting that even individuals like him, with considerable influence and resources, are struggling to meet basic needs such as affording diesel. He urged citizens…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of Nigeria’s judiciary, accusing it of failing to assert its independence. Nyesom Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, noted that while many speak about judicial independence, the judiciary itself has yet to fully embrace and defend this principle. His frustration stems from what he…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, addressed the ongoing tensions in Rivers State. In a recent interview on Channels Television, the interview focused on various political and legal matters, particularly Simi Fubara’s statement that he would “do anything” to ensure peace in the state. Nyesom…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the Labour Party’s 2024 national convention, held in Nnewi in March, valid and constitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, affirmed that the convention followed all legal protocols and was in line with Nigeria’s laws. This decision brings a significant victory…
At least five people were reportedly killed in Rivers State on Monday, following a wave of violent attacks at several local government council secretariats. The attackers, believed to be political thugs, targeted the newly sworn-in chairmen of the affected local government areas (LGAs), chasing them out of their offices. The chaos erupted just hours after…
Governor Simi Fubara has taken a significant step toward calming political tensions in Rivers State, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation for the benefit of the people. In a public address, Simi Fubara highlighted the need for political maturity, stating, “You don’t necessarily need to win all the fights; at times, you just let…
The October 5, 2024, Rivers State local government elections, intended to mark a milestone in democratic governance, were marred by widespread violence. Explosions and gunfire overshadowed the elections in several local government areas (LGAs), casting a shadow on the credibility of the process. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared 22 chairmanship candidates from…
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost focus and will be voted out in the 2027 general election. Speaking at his Miller Road residence on Thursday, Kwankwaso welcomed over 963 APC members from the Dala Local Government Area of…
