23 h. ago Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has issued a stern warning against unscheduled visits to the state, particularly those likely to spark political gatherings, as the Easter period approaches. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia emphasized that he is not expecting any high-profile visitors, stating, […] The post Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Fubara Must Kneel, Beg Wike To Ease Political Tensions In Rivers” – Udengs Eradiri

Udengs Eradiri, the 2023 Bayelsa State gubernatorial candidate for the Labour Party, has advised the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to kneel and beg the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Eradiri believes that such an act of humility could help ease the political tension currently brewing in Rivers State. His […] The post “Fubara Must Kneel, Beg Wike To Ease Political Tensions In Rivers” – Udengs Eradiri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Stop Dragging Ijaw Nation Into Your Political Feud With Wike, Eradiri Tells Diri

A former governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, has told the Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, to stop dragging the entire Ijaw nation into his fight for political survival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eradiri, a former president, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, said Diri should […]

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2 w. ago Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation

…Demands over N550m damages Senior journalist, publisher, author, and politician, Senator Chris Anyanwu, who represented Imo East senatorial district in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2015, has dragged a former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, to the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, over an alleged defamation of her character. Anyanwu, who is […] The post Chris Anyanwu sues Ohakim, Vintage Press over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, […] The post Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers: So, why are we angry at Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso juntas?

The air in Nigeria at the moment is tense. There is tension in the air. Abuja seems to have stirred read more Rivers: So, why are we angry at Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso juntas?

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3 w. ago [JUST IN] Rivers: Senate adjourns abruptly, keeps mum on state of emergency

Tribune Online [JUST IN] Rivers: Senate adjourns abruptly, keeps mum on state of emergency President Bola Tinubu had proclaimed the emergency rule in Rivers on Tuesday following the escalation of the political tension in the oil-rich state. [JUST IN] Rivers: Senate adjourns abruptly, keeps mum on state of emergency Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today Amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a live broadcast today at 7:00 PM. The broadcast, to be aired on NTA and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), comes as tensions in Rivers continue to rise over the ongoing power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara […] Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Impeachment move: Tension in Rivers as Assembly serves Fubara misconduct notice

Tension and apprehension gripped Rivers State on Monday following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu by the state House of Assembly. 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 Read More

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4 w. ago Nigerian politicians and the ‘toilet roll’ treatment of the masses

In places where people go into public offices for service, leadership is not an easy job. But in Nigeria, it read more Nigerian politicians and the ‘toilet roll’ treatment of the masses

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last month How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

As governors prefer to work in silos Many stakeholders in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria are of the view read more How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

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