16 h. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week 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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3 w. ago ‘I’m Not A Bastard, Not Afraid Of Anyone’, Natasha Tells Supporters At Homecoming Rally In Kogi

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that she is “not a bastard” and “not afraid of anyone” while addressing a massive crowd of supporters during her homecoming in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State on Tuesday afternoon. Her return came amid heightened political tension, as the Kogi State Government […]

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3 w. ago Ruto’s $150,000 church donation fuel political tension in Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption. Ruto’s pledge of 20 million shillings to the Jesus Winner Ministry Church led to protesters gathering there a week later, demanding the return of what they called “stolen tax money”, only to Read More

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3 w. ago Chinese investors storm PH, seal deals despite political tension

…Partners Garden City Premier Business School to set up high tech training centre for Africa A team of Chinese investors read more Chinese investors storm PH, seal deals despite political tension

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3 w. ago Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall

Tribune Online Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Nigeria’s long-time experiment of the recall process was recently reignited again, dominating the country’s political space with drama, tension, and anxiety.  Barely two weeks ago, Kogi Central constituents began an attempt to recall their senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following her suspension from the country’s upper legislative chamber over alleged misconduct.  For context, Senator Natasha was suspended […] Natasha: Nigerian lawmakers whose constituents attempted to recall Tribune Online

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4 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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