Ibrahim Manga, the interim national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declined the opportunity to take charge of the state’s political structure. According to Manga, Fubara’s refusal was a missed opportunity offered by the party, a situation he described as unprecedented. Speaking on the matter, Manga said, “The kind of opportunity given to Fubara by this party is the sort…

A forum association of governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, (PDP-GF), has commiserated with Senator Ahmed Makarfi, a former governor of Kaduna State over the death of his son. Faisal, the eldest son of the former governor died in a car accident on the Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening. Chairman of the forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, made the condolence in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government, Adeleke Adeyinka was assassinated by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Saturday. According to sources, who craved anonymity, the incident occurred at about 2 p.m. in the Jide Jones area of Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The sources said the assailants arrived in a tinted car, after which one of them stepped out, shot Adeyinka at a close range, and…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at introducing and implementing multi-sectoral green economy and climate initiatives as key drivers of state development. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, it was revealed that Chinwe Obuaku, the state’s consultant on climate change and renewable energy, represented the governor at two major events in Lagos: the 11th German-Nigerian Business Forum and the West African…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged relevant agencies and compassionate Nigerians to extend their support to those grappling with mental health challenges across the nation. In a statement shared on his X page on Thursday, Obi expressed solidarity with the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day. He emphasised the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues.Obi further highlighted that mental…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his decision to oppose the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 general elections. The minister, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, denied allegations of engaging in anti-party activities, explaining that his decision to work against Atiku was driven by the principles of justice, equity, and fairness. The former Rivers State…

In a striking critique, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of inciting potential chaos by disregarding a court judgment. Wike’s comments came during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” where he emphasized the critical importance of adhering to the rule of law. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, expressed grave concern over Fubara’s actions, asserting that ignoring court…

In a candid political discussion on October 8, former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike voiced his frustrations regarding the lack of support from his political ally, Jonathan. Wike’s comments come as Rivers State prepares for local government elections, which have heightened political tensions. “I often felt isolated in my efforts to drive meaningful change,” Wike said, lamenting that “Patient Jonathan never supported me in my political journey,”…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets about his actions during the 2023 presidential election for working against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Tuesday, Wike denied accusations of anti-party activities for withholding support for Atiku. He explained that his decision was based on principles of…

The Nigerian Senate has officially called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate the immediate dredging of Rivers Niger and Benue. This action is part of a broader strategy to prevent future flooding and mitigate its devastating impacts on communities along the riverbanks. During a recent session, senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging that the dredging be included in the 2025 budget to ensure prompt execution. The move is…

A federal high court in Abuja has declared Julius Abure as the substantive chair of the Labour Party (LP). Presiding judge, Emeka Nwite, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, affirmed the Abure-led leadership and the March 2024 Nnewi convention that produced the party executives. Subsequently, the judge ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Abure as the legitimate chair of the party. The judge held, “I am of…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed grave concerns about the escalating crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to resolve the deepening conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The senator’s statement, delivered through her media aide Israel Arogbonlo, highlights the urgent need for federal intervention in a situation that she argues could have dire consequences…