3 d. ago Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Ex- leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemepulo aka Tompolo has broken his silence over the political crisis in River’s state. He told the gathering, comprising of ex-commanders of MEND, ex-militants, and associates, that Governor Siminalayi Fubara would come […] The post Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar would quickly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu offered him a power-sharing deal for the 2027 election. Olayinka made these remarks while commenting on Atiku’s recent visit to former […] The post “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FCTA Screens 8,287 Out Of 261,914 Area Council Lands For Regularisation

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) screened only 8,287 out of the 261,914 Area Council land documents submitted for regularisation between 2006 and 2023. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Olayinka said that the 8,287 vetted […]

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5 d. ago Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson

•Visits Fubara in Port Harcourt Former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the Ijaw nation is not at war with President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the political crisis in Rivers State. He made the disclosure in a statement he issued after he visited the suspended governor […] The post Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has harshly criticized former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George, accusing him of introducing violence and ethnic politics to the state. Olayinka challenged Ada George to identify any meaningful development or positive legacy he left in Rivers State, aside […] The post Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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6 d. ago Wike’s Aide Slams Ada George, Accuses Rivers Elders Of Hypocrisy

Lere Olayinka, aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has criticized former Rivers State Governor Ada George over his recent remarks on the political turmoil in the state. Olayinka expressed disappointment, saying elders like George, who remained silent when Governor Sim Fubara allegedly acted like an emperor, are now lamenting like “children who lost their most […] The post Wike’s Aide Slams Ada George, Accuses Rivers Elders Of Hypocrisy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FCTA Enrolls 198,810 Residents In Health Insurance Scheme, Vows To End Maternal Mortality

A total of 198,810 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the last one year, including 10,065 pregnant women who were registered free. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on […]

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9 d. ago Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

Is there a fresh plot to frame the suspended governor of Rivers State and his chief of staff with the read more Rivers endless crisis: Fresh plot to implicate Gov Fubara and his chief of staff as released detainees cry out?

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1 week ago Reject $1.08bn Foreign Loan, Probe Missing Funds, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, SERAP urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and relevant anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate allegations that over […]

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1 week ago Fiscal Responsibility Commission, ICP, others seek transparency, accountability in LG administration

Tribune Online Fiscal Responsibility Commission, ICP, others seek transparency, accountability in LG administration Key government agencies, including the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), have intensified calls for transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in local government administration in the Federation. Fiscal Responsibility Commission, ICP, others seek transparency, accountability in LG administration Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it is worse than military rule. George, who spoke on the current crisis in Rivers State and the controversy surrounding suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cited historical precedents, adding that they led to the collapse of the First […] The post Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) calls on Nigerians to demand accountability from leaders, criticizing the dominance of the “rule of rulers” over the rule of law. He advocates for active citizen participation in combating corruption, especially at the local level. Falana emphasizes the importance of budget transparency and holding leaders responsible for public fund […] The post Hold Leaders Accountable For Misappropriation Of Public Funds – Femi Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu 

State of emergency duration too long   From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ibinabo Joy Dokubo, has appealed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reconsider the duration for the State of Emergency that was recently proclaimed in Rivers State that resulted in the suspension […] The post Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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2 w. ago Wike’s Media Aide, Fayose’s Brother Tackle Each Other Over FCT Minister

Lere Olayinka, the Media Aide to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has blasted Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of his former principal and two-time governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over the younger Fayose’s taunting of his current boss. Against the backdrop of the rumour about Wike’s ill-health on social media, Isaac Fayose took to […]

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2 w. ago Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State has entered what many see as high wire video wars as George Nweke, read more Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

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2 w. ago Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka

Tribune Online Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has counselled the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, to focus on the serious business of governance and stop raising baseless security alarms over a mega rally in support of the FCT Minister. Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Tribune Online

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