Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations linking him to fraudulent business dealings, cautioning against attempts to tarnish his reputation through misinformation. Fubara addressed the claims in a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor was responding to viral reports suggesting
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has issued a heartfelt appeal for peace, following the recurring communal clashes in Ifon-Osun, Erin-Osun, and Ilobu communities in Osun State. In a statement by the National Public Relations Secretary of NASFAT, Alhaji Shamsudeen Oseni, NASFAT President, Alhaji AbdulRauf Ayodeji AbdulWahid, expressed deep sympathy for its members and residents affected by
A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement, Wabara labeled the President’s actions unconstitutional, describing them as a grave assault on democracy and
Political leaders from the South-South region, particularly governors, are working behind the scenes to reconcile the warring factions in Rivers State, sources from the Presidency have confirmed. The emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu is seen as a temporary measure aimed at creating space for dialogue and resolution. Emergency Rule in Rivers StateOn March
A former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kaduna State, Kabiru Jarimi, has challenged former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to account for deducted local government allocations during his administration. El-Rufai’s Allegations & Jarimi’s ResponseEl-Rufai, in a recent interview with Freedom Radio Kaduna, alleged that his successor, Governor Uba Sani, was diverting
The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the Supreme Court for its ruling affirming the party’s supremacy in handling its internal affairs. In a statement issued by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Chief Uche Obute, the party hailed the decision as a significant victory for democracy in Nigeria. Supreme Court
Rivers United Football Club, based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most formidable football teams since its inception in 2016. Formed through the merger of two historic clubs, Sharks FC and Dolphins FC, Rivers United has quickly established itself as a dominant force in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have expressed strong disapproval of the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. Jonathan warned that the decision could damage Nigeria’s reputation, while Soyinka argued that it was inconsistent with the principles of federalism. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in
Efforts to form a strong opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections are facing setbacks due to zoning disputes and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s potential candidacy. Key figures in the coalition, including Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, advocate for power to remain in the South, while Atiku’s camp is pushing for
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has warned that growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians could lead to a major political shift against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. He pointed to increasing defections to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as a sign of widespread discontent, particularly in the North. Reasons for
