Fubara’s supporters disperse after fruitless wait at Rivers Govt House
Supporters of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara dispersed after hours of waiting at the Government House gate in Port Harcourt when the governor failed to appear.
Political Landscape
Bwala: Seyi Tinubu free to contest Governorship despite being President’s son, “He can even challenge his father”
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says Seyi Tinubu has the right to seek political office, including governorship, despite being the president’s son.
Tinubu ends Rivers emergency rule, reinstates Governor Fubara
President Bola Tinubu has ended the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, allowing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials to resume office amid calls for lasting peace and legislative cooperation.
Democracy failing Nigerians, no longer meeting their needs: Obi
Peter Obi has declared that democracy in Nigeria is failing and “is no longer accountable to” or serving the needs of the people.
Tension in Rivers as Fubara’s location remains unknown
Rivers State remains in a state of uncertainty and political tension as Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s precise whereabouts are unknown following his reinstatement, with legislative factions meeting separately and residents anxiously awaiting his return.
Obi calls for reconciliation after Rivers political crisis
Peter Obi urged Rivers leaders to embrace peace, warning that the emergency rule represented a constitutional breach.
Peter Obi criticises Tinubu over revenue milestone, cites neglect of pensioners
Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu for celebrating revenue growth while pensioners remain unpaid, calling it “unjust and unacceptable.”
Adeleke: I’m not leaving PDP for ADC
Governor Ademola Adeleke dismissed rumours of defection to ADC, insisting he remains committed to PDP despite ongoing party defections in Osun.
Bwala: “Peter Obi said his family will die if he dumps APGA”
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala accused Peter Obi of serial party defections, recalling Obi once vowed his family would die if he left APGA.
Yoruba union slams Tinubu over hunger, insecurity
The Yoruba socio-political group Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá accused President Bola Tinubu of worsening poverty and insecurity, urging Nigerians not to re-elect him.