Politics
‘Let Them Impeach Him’, Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling Against Fubara
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reacted to the political unrest in Rivers State, saying Governor Siminalayi Fubara should be impeached if he has done something to be impeached. Wike, during a media live chat on Wednesday, expressed frustration over the situation, emphasising the importance of upholding the rule of law […]
Ogunjimi assumes office as AGF, pledges inclusive leadership
The newly appointed Accountant General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, has assumed office. Speaking after assuming office in Abuja on Monday, Ogunjimi emphasised the importance of unity in achieving the objectives of the organisation. He expressed his commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment, and reassured staff that he would not victimise anyone. […]
Rivers: You’re irrelevant – PDP knocks Okocha over call for Fubara’s resignation, impeachment
Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has slammed the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress, APC, over the call for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resignation or impeachment. DAILY POST recalls that Okocha, in a press conference on Monday, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the governor to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha, who accused […]
El-Rufai: We must stop APC
Former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has vowed that he would work to unite opposition leaders against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in future elections. El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state from 2015 to 2023, has been critical of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly since the Senate refused to confirm him as minister. He […]
Court adjourns hearing of application challenging Obasa’s removal as Lagos Assembly speaker
Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of a Lagos High Court has extended the hearing of the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to March 17, 2025. The judge also ordered that hearing of all applications and processes before the court would be taken at once. However, when the […]
Full Statement of Mallam Nasir Elrufai Leaving APC
As a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have fond memories of working with other compatriots to negotiate the merger of political parties that created the APC. It had been my hope since 2013 that my personal values and that of the APC will continue to align up to the time I […]
Group Wants Zamfara APC’s Chieftain Arrested For Defying Political Gathering Ban
A group named Neutral Minds for Nigeria’s Political Growth and Development, has asked the Zamfara State Government to arrest All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, for allegedly defying the ban on political gathering in the state. But when contacted for his reaction on the allegation of settling government orders, Shinkafi said he did […]
IBB, not Abacha, was responsible for annulment of June 12 election – Family
The family of Late Gen. Sani Abacha has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) was responsible for the annulment of the June 12 presidential election and not their late father. The family in a statement issued Sunday by Mohammed Abacha stated this while reacting to claims made by IBB in […]
Rivers crisis: Two RSIEC commissioners resign amid political uncertainty
Two serving commissioners in the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, have reportedly resigned from their positions. The affected officials are Professor Simeon Emenike Weli, Commissioner in charge of Political Parties/Monitoring, and Dr. Lazbery Nyebuchi Nnah, Commissioner in charge of Budget/Research and Statistics. They announced their resignation in separate letters addressed to the RSIEC Chairman, […]
Fubara invites assembly members for crucial meeting over Supreme Court judgement
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday, March 10, at 10:00 AM. This invitation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Sunday. Addressed to the Speaker of […]
