Politics

Mar
19
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Soldiers Hold Fubara, Family Hostage At Rivers Governor’s Residence

Soldiers Hold Fubara, Family Hostage At Rivers Governor’s Residence

News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Soldiers Hold Fubara, Family Hostage At Rivers Governor’s Residence Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family members are being held hostage at the Government House, Port-Harcourt, by a contingent of heavily armed soldiers Tuesday night, Peoples Gazette has learnt. The development comes moments after President Bola Tinubu invoked Section 180 of the Nigerian Constitution to proclaim a state of emergency in Rivers. The Nigerian leader based his controversial move on a prolonged and rapidly escalating political feud led by state lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike, who commenced impeachment proceedings against Mr Fubara last week to settle scores in his fallout with…
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Mar
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Text Of The Broadcast By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander – In – Chief Of The Armed Forces, Declaring State Of Emergency In Rivers State On Tuesday 18 March 2025

Text Of The Broadcast By President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander – In – Chief Of The Armed Forces, Declaring State Of Emergency In Rivers State On Tuesday 18 March 2025

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Security
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis. With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought…
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Mar
18
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Gives Appointment To Popular Cleric, Bishop Kukah

President Tinubu Gives Appointment To Popular Cleric, Bishop Kukah

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
President Tinubu Gives Appointment To Popular Cleric, Bishop Kukah President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, Ibrahim Dalhat as bursar, and Prof. Daniel Abubakar as university Librarian. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Mr Thomas Etuh, representing the North Central, Chief Fabian Nwaora (South East), Prof Femi Taiwo (South West) and…
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Mar
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
If I Were Nyesom Wike – By Azuh Arinze

If I Were Nyesom Wike – By Azuh Arinze

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics
If I were Nyesom Wike - by Azuh Arinze Yes, if I were Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, I would, against the advice of many, remain magnanimous in victory and thank God for ultimately granting me the grace to triumph over a mentee-turned-political adversary, especially after an energy-sapping battle. I will celebrate and rejoice over the Supreme Court judgement but not too much. I will also suspend granting any other interview on the matter or other matters until further notice. Above all, I will shock the world by picking up…
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Mar
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Inaugurated In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group Inaugurated In Abiriba, Ohafia LGA

Empowerment, News Flash, People & Events, Politics
MEMBERS OF IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP INAUGURATED IN ABIRIBA, OHAFIA LGA The Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group has officially inaugurated her members in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, today Sunday 16th March 2025 as part of its expansion plan to cover all clans in Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs. Mr. Francis Igwe, the Director General, led the inauguration ceremony, charging the new members to dedicate themselves to their duties and assured them of the vision bearer's determination to ensure that all members and communities benefit from his mapped out projects and selfless humanitarian interventions. The founder and vision bearer of the group, Hon Ikenna…
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Mar
16
2025
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Exclusive Interview And Rejoinder By Senator (Prince) Ned Nwoko On The Senate Vs Senator Natasha Matter

Exclusive Interview And Rejoinder By Senator (Prince) Ned Nwoko On The Senate Vs Senator Natasha Matter

Columns/Opinions/Letters, National Assembly, Politics
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND REJOINDER BY SENATOR (PRINCE) NED NWOKO ON THE SENATE VS. SENATOR NATASHA MATTER Defending the Senate’s Integrity Against Emotional Manipulation and Misrepresentation Distinguished Nigerians, It is important that we separate facts from sensationalism and resist the growing trend of exploiting gender sentiments to mask disorderly conduct within the Senate. The legislative chamber is not a battleground for personal grievances or emotional outbursts but a place of order, debate, and democratic principles. The recent outcry over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been twisted into a false narrative of victimization and suppression. Let it be clear: what…
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Mar
16
2025
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Governor Otti Honors Mrs. Nnennaya Otti’s Courageous Role In The 2023 General Election At Her Daughter’s Wedding Ceremony

Governor Otti Honors Mrs. Nnennaya Otti’s Courageous Role In The 2023 General Election At Her Daughter’s Wedding Ceremony

Abia State, People & Events, Politics, South East
GOVERNOR OTTI HONORS MRS. NNENNAYA OTI'S COURAGEOUS ROLE IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION AT HER DAUGHTER'S WEDDING CEREMONY. Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex C. Otti, on Saturday, 15th March commended Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Oti, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, for her uncompromising role during the 2023 election in Abia State. The Governor gave the commendation at the wedding ceremony of Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Oti's daughter, Dr. Onyinyechi Orieoma and Engr. Ugochukwu Peter, held at Rt. Hon. Iduma Igariwey Enwo's Event Center, Ozara Mgbom village in Afikpo LGA of Ebonyi State. During his speech,…
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Mar
16
2025
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Nigerian Senate Making Mockery Of Itself As It Moves To Invite Natasha To Appear Before Ethics Committee

Nigerian Senate Making Mockery Of Itself As It Moves To Invite Natasha To Appear Before Ethics Committee

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
CONFUSION: Senate Move to Invite a Suspended Senator who is Barred from NASS Complex, to Appear before Ethics Committee The Nigerian 10th Senate appears to be making mockery of itself as it moves to invite a suspended Senator who is barred from NASS complex to appear before the Ethics and Privileges Committee, alongside the Senate President Godswill Akpabio for investigation on the same petition that the senate earlier declared “dead on arrival”. It will be recalled that against a court order restraining the conducts of the Ethics Committee, the Nigerian Senate on the 6th of March 2025, in less 24hours…
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Mar
16
2025
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US Expels South African Ambassador Saying He ‘Hates’ Trump

US Expels South African Ambassador Saying He ‘Hates’ Trump

News Flash, Politics, World News
US Expels South African Ambassador Saying He ‘Hates’ Trump The US decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable,” the office of the South African president said Saturday, after Washington’s top diplomat accused the envoy of hating America and President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, was “no longer welcome” in the United States. Rasool is “a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates @POTUS,” Rubio posted on X, referring to Trump by his White House X account handle. “We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is considered…
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Mar
16
2025
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‘Devil Is Seriously Fighting Against The Peace Of The State’, Rivers Women Urge Wike To Embrace Peace

‘Devil Is Seriously Fighting Against The Peace Of The State’, Rivers Women Urge Wike To Embrace Peace

News Flash, Politics, Women Affairs
‘Devil Is Seriously Fighting Against The Peace Of The State’, Rivers Women Urge Wike To Embrace Peace Women in Rivers State have called on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, his 27 loyalists in the State’s House of Assembly to sheathe their sword and embrace peace. The hundreds of women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State, including non-indigenes, who converged in Port Harcourt, Saturday, for a 3-day prayer for peace in the State, there is a need to the political unrest in the state to come to an end. The women who gathered at…
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