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NIDSUG Lauds Gov. Eno’s Commitment to Education, Plans Entrepreneurial Summit
The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has commended Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State “for his dedication to education and youth empowerment.” Speaking at a press conference in Uyo, NIDSUG National President, Comrade Scott Ogunseri, praised the governor’s initiatives, including the payment and increment of student bursaries, special allocations for students with disabilities, and rewards for outstanding students. “Governor...
2027: Akpabio, Others Accused Of Selling APC To PDP In Akwa Ibom
In Akwa Ibom State, some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Mr. Stephen Ntukekpo, the party's state chairman, and Ekperikpe Ekpo, the minister of petroleum (gas), of selling the party's soul to the PDP in return for the PDP's backing of Akpabio's bid for a third term in 2027. The allegation was made...
Rivers Assembly Serves Misconduct Notice To Gov. Fubara, Deputy
The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Monday as the State House of Assembly issued a notice of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Odu. According to a report by Channels TV, the lawmakers stated that their action was in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of...
Lagos APC Reunites With Jandor, Teases Incoming Defections
The ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has reaccepted the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, along with his supporters, back into its fold. Jandor who resigned from the PDP on March 3, citing lack of discipline in the party and betrayal by its leaders, announced his return to APC on Monday. Recall that Jandor,...
Jandor Faces Backlash From Lagos PDP Over APC Return
The Peoples Democratic Party's Lagos State chapter has made fun of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also referred to as Jandor, since he rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress. Adediran, who was the Lagos PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, announced his return to the APC at a news conference on Monday in Lagos. Adediran, leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, announced...
Impeachment Crisis: Rivers Assembly Serves Fubara Misconduct Notice
The state House of Assembly launched impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu on Monday, causing anxiety and tension in Rivers State. The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly loyal to the former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, served Fubara and Prof Odu with a notice of alleged gross misconduct, signalling an imminent...
Rivers Faces Uncertainty As House of Assembly Blocks Governor Fubara’s Supreme Court Compliance Efforts
The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened as the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly continues to impede Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to implement the recent Supreme Court judgment, raising concerns about governance and economic stability in the state. Following the Supreme Court's ruling on February 28, 2025, which addressed critical issues including the annulment of the October 5, 2024...
PDP Slams Impeachment Attempt Against Fubara, Deputy
The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly condemned the effort to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, from office. The PDP Chairman in Rivers, Chief Nname Ewor, expressed the party’s disapproval at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Ewor criticized Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly for escalating political tensions with the impeachment plot, rather than...
PDP Rejects Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Tinubu Has No Powers To Suspend Elected Governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional move aimed at undermining democracy. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party insisted that the President lacked...
APC Demands Majority Status In Edo Assembly
The All Progressives Congress has officially notified the Edo State House of Assembly of its new majority status, signalling an impending change in leadership. On Tuesday, Speaker Blessing Agbebaku confirmed the receipt of a letter from the APC, notifying the Assembly of the party’s increased membership following the defection of four lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party. Although the letter was...
