7 h. ago Rivers Administrator Declares Presidential Mandate Fulfilled

The administrator says the peaceful conduct of the LG polls and the swearing-in of elected chairmen and councillors across the 23 local government areas fulfilled the presidential directive handed to him on March 18, 2025. The post Rivers Administrator Declares Presidential Mandate Fulfilled appeared first on Channels Television.

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52 h. ago Why Subsidy Removal Savings Not Enough To Transform Economy – Oyedele

The chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has declared that the savings accruing from the removal of fuel subsidy were grossly inadequate to fund Nigeria’s huge development requirements. Oyedele made this assertion on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at a one-day capacity building training on the Nigeria […]

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56 h. ago FCTA dismantles over 30 illegal structures at River Park Estate

Tribune Online FCTA dismantles over 30 illegal structures at River Park Estate One of the recommendations being forwarded was that all undeveloped plots within the estates be reverted back to the FCT Administration.... FCTA dismantles over 30 illegal structures at River Park Estate Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Harness strength of research institutes to fulfil mandate – Olubadan

…as new monarch’s coronation kicks off Sept 22 Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, has asked the management of the read more Harness strength of research institutes to fulfil mandate – Olubadan-designate tells UI management

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9 d. ago Rivers: Tinubu Meets Administrator Ibas Ahead Of Emergency Rule Expiry

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, met with the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in a closed-door session that lasted over two hours, just as the emergency rule imposed on the oil-rich state winds down in days. The meeting comes barely two weeks before the […]

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1 week ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen

On Saturday, the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) held the local government elections across over 6,000 polling units. The post Rivers Administrator Ibas Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago 2027: Group pledges to support Hashim’s presidential ambition

Leaders of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) in the South West have declared their unwavering support for the presidential read more 2027: Group pledges to support Hashim’s presidential ambition

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1 week ago Rivers Conducts Council Elections In 23 LGAs, Residents Await Results

The elections are expected to produce elected local government chairpersons and councilors to replace the council administrators appointed in April 2025. The post Rivers Conducts Council Elections In 23 LGAs, Residents Await Results appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Lauds ‘Peaceful’ Conduct Of LG Elections

Ibas noted that situation reports from the 23 local government areas aligned with his observations, pointing to a largely incident-free exercise. The post Rivers Administrator Ibas Lauds ‘Peaceful’ Conduct Of LG Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer

In March, President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months and appointed a sole administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. The post Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Political Parties Intensify Campaigns For Rivers LG Polls Amid Lawsuits

Political parties participating in this Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State, have intensified campaigns, regardless of the multiple suits against the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and sole administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas over the exercise. LEADERSHIP gathered that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy as well as […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Ohanaeze dismisses no Igbo presidential candidacy story

…Says sons, daughters free to contest   From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has stated categorically that any Igbo person can contest in the 2027 presidential election. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Sen. Azuta Mbata, declared this Wednesday night in a statement he personally signed. He described as fake […] The post 2027: Ohanaeze dismisses no Igbo presidential candidacy story appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: FCT PDP Stakeholders Reject Zoning To South, Endorse Olawepo

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared their support for the presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a meeting attended by about 170 stakeholders of the party from various area councils, the FCT PDP faithful openly rejected the decision of […]

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2 w. ago Cross River: 12 councillors sign impeachment notice against Yala Council boss

No cause for alarm – Embattled Chairman By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Twelve out of fourteen councillors in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State have initiated impeachment proceedings against the Executive Chairman, Hon. Dr Fred Okem. The councillors accuse the chairman of multiple allegations of gross misconduct, financial impropriety, and administrative negligence. In a […] The post Cross River: 12 councillors sign impeachment notice against Yala Council boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP: Gbenga Hashim loyalists troop out at NEC meeting, rally support for his presidential bid

Tribune Online PDP: Gbenga Hashim loyalists troop out at NEC meeting, rally support for his presidential bid MORE than 1,000 supporters of the former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Monday, converged at the venue of the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, with call on him to declare interest in the 2027 presidential race. The jubilant men and women, as well as […] PDP: Gbenga Hashim loyalists troop out at NEC meeting, rally support for his presidential bid Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Atiku Declares Presidential Ambition For 2027, Says ‘Nigeria Must Be Rescued’

  Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed that he will contest Nigeria’s presidency again in 2027. Atiku, who made his position known through his long-time associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, said he remained committed to leading efforts to […]

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4 w. ago Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Peter Obi will not get the presidential ticket of the Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election. Bwala, who appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, stated that Obi […] The post Why Peter Obi will not get PDP, ADC, LP presidential ticket – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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