Politics
2027: Amaechi, Wike rekindle rivalry
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and his successor, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike are in for a show of power. While Amaechi is on the part of the oppostion coaltion, Wike is strongly backing President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a public lecture in […]
Rivers: I was once your boss whether you like it or not – Amaechi to Wike
A former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has responded to the claim by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, that he (Amaechi) is not his boss. Wike, during a media chat in Abuja, dismissed his former boss, saying the former Minister of Transportation is not influential. He claimed that Amaechi, even as […]
Wike: Amaechi names those who made him Rivers governor in 2007
A former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has named those who made him the governor of Rivers State in 2007. Amaechi served as governor of Rivers State, from 2007 to 2015 and earlier, as speaker of the State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007. On Arise News, Amaechi said his becoming Rivers State governor […]
APC wins all 23 Benue LG election petitions at Appeal Tribunal
The Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions for Benue State, sitting at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja, has upheld the elections of all 23 local government chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC), delivering a decisive victory to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the ruling party. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, June […]
Reject political appointments by PDP govt – Taraba APC orders members
The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned members of the party against accepting political appointment from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The APC, which issued the warning in a statement signed by the state chairman, Barrister Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, on Tuesday, said it will not hesitate to deregister any member […]
Ondo Deputy Speaker resigns, Majority Leader steps down
The Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Abayomi Akinruntan has resigned his position, citing the need to align with the conventional arrangement of elective position in the state. The resignation letter of the former deputy speaker – representing Ilaje Constituency 1, – who is the son of the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, […]
2027: It’s a big lie, no automatic ticket for all NASS members – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has refuted reports circulating that it has granted automatic tickets to all its National Assembly members. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday in Abuja. Morka urged the public to disregard the report, stressing that it did not originate from […]
Osun PDP, APC fight over seized LG allocation
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has called out the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi over alleged abuse of office and high handedness. The party also revealed that the actions of Fagbemi in regards to the seizure of allocations to the state was dangerous erosion of the […]
“Stop the Partisan Overreach”, Osun PDP to AGF, Fagbemi
The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for what it described as the manifest abuse of office and high-handedness. A statement by Oladele Bamiji, Osun State PDP Media Director noted that the party takes great exception to […]
Wike declares himself asset to Tinubu’s 2027 campaign, vows to lead effort in Rivers
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has declared himself as a key asset to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign, pledging to lead the campaign efforts in Rivers State.Speaking during a live media chat on Monday, Wike emphasised his political relevance and influence, asserting that despite ongoing challenges within the People’s Democratic Party […]