Politics

May
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
I Won’t Vacate Office On June 16 – Rivers LG Chairman Dares Gov Fubara

I Won’t Vacate Office On June 16 – Rivers LG Chairman Dares Gov Fubara

News Flash, Politics, South South
I Won’t Vacate Office On June 16 – Rivers LG Chairman Dares Gov Fubara The Chairman, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Samuel Nwanosike, has vowed not to vacate his office at the end of his tenure on June 16. In a viral video circulated on Thursday, Nwanosike directly addressed the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, stating his intention to remain in office beyond the stipulated date. He cited an extension of tenure by state lawmakers under the leadership of Martin Amaghule as justification, due to the state government’s failure to conduct local government elections. In the two-minute video,…
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May
23
2024
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Tinubu’s Wife Donates Fabrics To APC Women Leaders After Outcry

Tinubu’s Wife Donates Fabrics To APC Women Leaders After Outcry

Abuja, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu’s Wife Donates Fabrics To APC Women Leaders After Outcry The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, gave out local fabric materials to the Forum of 36 State Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress and the Federal Capital Territory. Tinubu said it was part of the Renewed Hope Initiative for their support The First Lady, who was represented by Hajia Nana, the wife of Vice President Kashim Shettima, and her team made the donation at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. The delegation comprised the spouse of the Speaker for the House of Representatives, Fatima Abbas; the…
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May
23
2024
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Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes 2 Fresh Appointments

Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes 2 Fresh Appointments

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Sacks Wike’s Ally, Makes Two Fresh Appointments President Bola Tinubu has sacked Chukwuemeka Woke as the managing director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Woke, who served as former Chief of Staff to FCT minister Nyesom Wike when he was Rivers governor, was appointed on May 9, 2024. His appointment, however, generated mixed reactions and protests as some groups and individuals said it was against the principle of regional representation. In a statement on Wednesday, May 22, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, announced that Woke had been replaced with Dr. Adedeji Ashiru. Ngelale noted that Tinubu had…
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May
23
2024
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We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu

We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Politics
We Have Elected Govts Worse Than Military – APC Chieftain, Lukman Blasts Tinubu A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has blasted his party for dashing the hopes of Nigerians in the last nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, while restating his membership of the party, Lukman said the worst part of the situation is that “we have elected governments, virtually at all levels, performing worse than military rulers.” He noted that 25 years after the advent of democracy in 1999, the welfare condition of Nigerians is unarguably worse, while…
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May
23
2024
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Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem

Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem

House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics
Drama As Cross Rivers Lawmakers Fight Dirty, Impeach Speaker Elvert Ayambem The Cross Rivers State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Elvert Ayambem. The controversial impeachment took place on Wednesday, May 22, following allegations of misappropriation of funds and administrative high-handedness. 17 members of the House removed the speaker, and after impeaching him, the mace was forcefully taken away. More details later…
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May
23
2024
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Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Dennis Otuaror Who Paid N3Billion Bribe To Secure Political Appointment, Yet To Receive Appointment Letter

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Politics
DENNIS OTUAROR WHO PAID N3BILLION BRIBE TO SECURE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT, YET TO RECEIVE APPOINTMENT LETTERThree months after paying N3billion in bribes to families of Bola Tinubu made up of First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, Iyabo and a host of other rogue Presidential Aides to secure his appointment as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaror, is yet to receive his appointment letter.Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman who announced the appointment in March 2024 via a Press Statement, allegedly pocketed millions to do so.Insiders told me the President got wind of the bribe payments and has…
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May
22
2024
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Fubara Wins As Court Nullified Amendment Of LG Law By Pro-Wike Lawmakers

Fubara Wins As Court Nullified Amendment Of LG Law By Pro-Wike Lawmakers

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Fubara Wins As Court Nullifies Amendment Of LG Law By Pro-Wike Lawmakers The Rivers State High Court has invalidated the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ruling was delivered in a suit numbered PHC/1320/CS/2024, which challenged the extension of tenure for LG chairmen for six months after the expiration of their term. Justice D.G. Kio, presiding over the case, declared the amendment invalid, citing its inconsistency with the 1999 Constitution and Section 9(1) of the Rivers State Local Government law No. 5 of 2018. The court emphasized that…
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May
22
2024
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We’ll Deliver 12.5km Trans-Kalabari Road – Gov Fubara

We’ll Deliver 12.5km Trans-Kalabari Road – Gov Fubara

News Flash, Politics, South South
WE'LL DELIVER 12.5KM TRANS-KALABARI ROAD - GOV FUBARA Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, has assured that his administration is determined to deliver the Trans-Kalabari Road project to stimulate socio-economic activities in benefiting rural communities for overall development of the State. The Governor, therefore, advised the people to buy-in into the project and ensure that they ward-off any form of sabotage that may delay or frustrate timely completion of the project. Governor Fubara spoke at the flag-off of the construction of the multi-billion naira Trans-Kalabari Road project, which was performed by Nigeria's former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan at Nkpor-Aker…
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May
22
2024
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Nationwide Strike Coming – ASUU

Nationwide Strike Coming – ASUU

Labour, News Flash, Politics
Nationwide Strike Imminent – ASUU The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it would declare a nationwide strike anytime soon following the federal government’s refusal to meet its demands despite consistent appeals. Addressing reporters on Tuesday, May 21, during a news conference at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the coordinator of the Lagos zone of the union, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, said the union was fast losing patience over the government’s ‘insensitivity’ to the plight of its members and that of the public universities. The conference was held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, with all the union…
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May
22
2024
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Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Abure-Led Labour Party

Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Abure-Led Labour Party

News Flash, Politics
Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Abure-led Labour Party Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has made the decision to suspend his affiliation with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo cited his commitment to a new Nigeria as his primary concern, expressing a preference to stand by principles rather than compromise integrity for victory. Okonkwo, who previously served as the spokesperson for the Labour Party Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 election, took to his X account on Tuesday to voice his stance. He criticised the current leadership under Julius Abure, likening it to the incompetence…
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