3 d. ago “Politicians Act Like Gods, Lock Up Critics But Expect Them To Defend Democracy When Military Is In Power” – Okey Bakassi

Veteran comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has strongly criticised Nigerian politicians, accusing them of behaving like they are above the law and suppressing free speech. In a video shared on X on Tuesday, Bakassi expressed frustration over the growing intolerance of dissent by those in power, warning that their actions could have serious consequences. “Politicians […] The post “Politicians Act Like Gods, Lock Up Critics But Expect Them To Defend Democracy When Military Is In Power” – Okey Bakassi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago AHEAD OF 2027 Personal Ambitions May Weaken Opposition Coalition

There are strong indications that the personal ambitions of some principal actors in the coalition of political leaders plotting the defeat of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election may weaken the movement. At a press conference on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State on Thursday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar confirmed […]

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6 d. ago Weak Governance, Judiciary Hurting Nigeria’s Image — Jonathan

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has warned that a compromised judiciary and poor governance deter investment and diminish Nigeria’s global reputation. He made the remarks at the 2025 Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual colloquium in Abuja, which focused on promoting social development through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jonathan criticised the actions of key political actors, stating […]

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1 week ago State of Emergency: Niger Delta thrown into era of violence — Atiku

Tribune Online State of Emergency: Niger Delta thrown into era of violence — Atiku “Anyone paying attention to the unfolding crisis knows that Bola Tinubu has been a vested partisan actor in the political turmoil engulfing Rivers. His blatant refusal - or calculated negligence - in preventing this escalation is nothing short of disgraceful,” Atiku said. State of Emergency: Niger Delta thrown into era of violence — Atiku Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors

By John Ogunsemore The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned warring political actors in Rivers against dragging the judiciary into the ongoing imbroglio in the state. The chairmen of the eight branches of NBA in Rivers State stated this in a press statement released on Monday in reaction to the resolution of the State House […] The post Rivers: Don’t drag judiciary into crisis – NBA cautions political actors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha: Mass Protests, Disruptions Not Solution To Political Issues – Arewa Group

A northern group, Arewa Revival Project, ARP, yesterday, condemned an alleged plan of mass protests and disruptions by some groups on the heels of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Speaking during a press conference, the Project Coordinator, ARP, Hon. Muttaka Ibrahim, expressed concern over political actors allegedly sponsoring violence to further […]

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu urges political actors to respect court rulings

President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Read More

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