Prominent human rights activist Annkio Briggs has called for the immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, to be held accountable for the state’s finances during his tenure, alleging misuse of public funds. Briggs made the remarks during an interview on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme broadcast on Channels Television. She insisted that Ibas, who oversaw the state for a six-month period under controversial circumstances, must provide…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cease holding audiences with governors from opposition parties who, they allege, harass and intimidate APC members within their states. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, the Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Salleh Zazzaga, accused these governors of using their access to the President to mislead him while undermining the APC and its members at home.…

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore of fearing his “scamming shadow” and using false allegations to evade justice. In a statement released on Saturday, Olayinka dismissed Sowore’s claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister Wike sought to assassinate him as mere “mind games” aimed at sustaining his alleged fraudulent activities. He urged Sowore to face…

PDP has called on President Bola Tinubu to begin drafting his handover note, asserting that Nigerians are unwilling to grant him a second term in the 2027 presidential election.

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State kicked off a statewide membership enrolment drive yesterday, aimed at bolstering its electoral prospects for the 2027 general elections. The launch, which coincided with the inauguration of the State Transition and Membership Drive Committee, signals the party’s determination to expand its influence in the state and nationwide. Speaking at the event, Gombe State ADC Chairman, Auwal Barde, called on…

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that his party is open to a potential merger or alliance with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but only under strict conditions that ensure tangible benefits for NNPP members. Kwankwaso made this known on Thursday while receiving Buhari Bakwana, a former political adviser to ex-Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, along with other APC…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumed office on Thursday after President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule in the state. Fubara arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital, in the afternoon—just a day after the sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, handed over power. The State House of Assembly also held its first sitting immediately after Ibas handed over power.. Addressing citizens only hours later, Fubara explained why he chose not to…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the restoration of peace and democratic governance in Rivers State following his return to the State Government House. For over six months, Rivers State was placed under emergency rule due to the political crisis involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that Governor Fubara had returned to the State Government House. In a statewide broadcast on…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resumed his duties at the Government House in Port Harcourt, following the end of the six-month state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu. The governor, who arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at 11:40 a.m. with his wife, Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, former commissioners, and local…

Despite being reinstated on Thursday, Fubara was not seen at the State Government House as supporters who had made their way there since 6 am were allegedly seen leaving the premises unhappy and frustrated.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he has reconciled with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following months of political tension. Wike made the disclosure during an appearance on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, on Thursday. “We have been speaking. I don’t talk to a man I have not forgiven, so I have forgiven him,” Wike said. Emphasising his consistency…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, of betrayal, stating that Damagun would not hesitate to “kill” him if given the opportunity. Wike made the explosive claims during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, where he responded to questions about his relationship with the PDP leadership and his fallout with party…