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Rivers LGA elections: “Police now uniformed thugs of those in power” – Pat Utomi
Renowned political economist and Labour Party chieftain, Pat Utomi, has raised an alarm over the conduct of Nigeria Police operatives in Rivers State, accusing the police of serving as “uniformed thugs of those in…
2027 election not on my mind now – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said he is not thinking about the upcoming 2027 general elections but instead dedicated to restructuring the economy for the benefit of the Nigerian people. This is coming as several…
BREAKING: Fubara Regains Control As APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Seats In Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has regained control of the Local Government structure as his loyalists who contested elections under the Action Peoples Party (APP) have won all but one of the 23…
Jonathan Breaks Silence on Rivers LG Election Crisis, Issues Warning to Wike, Others
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the local government elections in Rivers State, calling for calm and warning political actors to prioritize democracy.Jonathan’s statement comes amidst allegations…
BREAKING: Fresh protest against LG poll rocks Rivers
Hundreds of stakeholders against the conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State have trooped to the streets to protest the decision of Governor Siminialayi Fubara to go ahead with the controversial…
JUST IN: Explosion rocks Rivers APC secretariat as LG poll holds
Buildings and other property were shattered in the early hours of Saturday as explosives suspected to be dynamite shattered the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers…
“Fayose an APC spy in PDP” – Ekiti party chairman reveals
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been accused of working against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with former state PDP chairman, Barrister Gboyega Oguntuase, labelling him a “spy” for the All…
Atiku backs Fubara on planned Rivers LG polls, says democratic process sacred
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has thrown his weight behind Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, regarding the planned local government elections in the state.…
IGP cautions Fubara, deploys more officers in Rivers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cautioned River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from making “unfounded allegations” against him. Daily Trust had reported how Fubara accused Egbetokun…
BREAKING: Falana Writes IGP, Seeks Security Assurance For Saturday’s Local Govt Elections In…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, asking him to direct the Rivers…
Bandits Kill Kebbi APC Chairman After Failed Kidnap Attempt
Bako Bala, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State, has been killed by gunmen in what appears to be a failed kidnapping attempt at his home. Reports…
Rivers LG Election: Hold APC, IGP Responsible If There’s Breakdown Of Law – PDP
….Urges Rivers People To Go For LG Election Ahead of Rivers state local government election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians and the International Community to hold the All Progressives…
We’ll resist any attempt to disrupt Rivers LG poll – Ijaw Youths
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) says it will resist any attempt to disrupt the LGA poll in Rivers state. The election is scheduled for…
How We Rigged Elections In Rivers – Ex APC Chairman
Chief Tony Okocha, sacked chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has publicly admitted his involvement in rigging local council elections during the administration of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi.…
Nigerian Tweeps Lambast Police Chief Egbetokun Over ‘Attempt To Steal Rivers Local Council Election…
Nigerians are condemning Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun for allegedly attempting to disrupt the upcoming local council election in Rivers…
Rivers LG Poll: Decide if you want to remove your uniform, join APC – HURIWA tells IGP
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has backed the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for foiling an attempt by the Nigerian Police, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to take…
I’ll Hold You Responsible If There Is Breakdown Of Law In Rivers – Fubara tells IGP
Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has vowed hold Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector- General of Police, responsible if there is breakdown of law and order in state. Daily Trust had reported how Fubara…
Police Will Enforce Court Orders On LG Election — Rivers Police Spokesperson
The Rivers State Police Command has said it will enforce court orders as regarding the local government elections billed to be held on Saturday in the state. This was made known in a statement by the…
BREAKING: ‘’You Will Have To Shoot Me’’ –Gov Sim Fubara Tells IGP Over LG Elections
The governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara has told the Inspector General of Police, Kayode…
Nigerians Will Push To Change APC Led FG In 2027 — Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, has said with the current situation of things in the country, Nigerians will push to change the All…
Fubara insists on LG poll amid protests by Wike allies
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday, insisted that the state’s local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 5, will proceed, despite protests from loyalists of his predecessor and…
Atiku seeks six-year single tenure for presidents
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has asked the national assembly to create a single six-year single tenure for anyone who becomes president of Nigeria. Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples…
PDP not one-man enterprise – Governors reply Wike’s ally
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) on Tuesday asserted that the main opposition party is not a one-man enterprise while vowing to not only uphold the vision of its founding fathers but also improve…
Opposition Politicians Unite, Form Party to Defeat Tinubu in 2027
Opposition politicians have united to launch a new political party, ahead of the 2027 general election.The party, the African Reformation Party…