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Sep
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Reinstates Fubara…After 6 Months Suspension

President Tinubu Reinstates Fubara…After 6 Months Suspension

FGN, News Flash, South South
TINUBU REINSTATES FUBARA…AFTER 6 MONTHS SUSPENSION STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis…
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Aug
03
2025
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The Fear Of The Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda And State Policy Strangle Development In The South-South – By Charles Ude, Esq (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

The Fear Of The Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda And State Policy Strangle Development In The South-South – By Charles Ude, Esq (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, South East, South South
The Fear of the Igbo: How Ethnic Propaganda and State Policy Strangle Development in the South-South By Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com Abstract The systemic marginalization of the Igbo people, driven by deep-seated fear, political rivalry, and economic suppression, now extends far beyond the South-East. Nowhere is this more palpable than in the deliberate stifling of infrastructure and industrial development in the South-South region of Nigeria. This article argues that the anti-Igbo sentiment, packaged as political strategy, has been sold to the South-South, weaponized to paralyze progress, and used as a smoke-screen to concentrate wealth…
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Jun
29
2025
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Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions

Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions

News Flash, Politics, South South
Rivers: Reinstatement Looms As ‘Prodigal Son’ Fubara Gets Four Tough Conditions Hope had already waned due to sheer frustration until Thursday, June 27, when pictures of President Bola Tinubu, beaming with smiles and sandwiched by equally excited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, emerged on various social media platforms. It was one of several peace meetings brokered by the President to reconcile the two warring factions, led by Wike against his political godson, Fubara, on the other hand. The crisis had lingered for close to two years, with both…
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Jun
22
2025
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Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC

Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara, Diri Set To Dump PDP For APC Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said more governors from the opposition may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Akpabio made this known on Saturday while speaking at a reception held to welcome Eno into the APC. He mentioned that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri might be the next to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. He praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for leaving the PDP and added that the APC…
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Jun
06
2025
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Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’

Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’

News Flash, Politics, South South
Defection Drama: Gov Eno Declares ‘It’s Time To Move’; Akwa Ibomites Shout ‘No!’ In a dramatic turn of events during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—but was met with resounding opposition from the crowd. Speaking at the Town Square Meeting with the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Wednesday, the governor said he had conducted extensive consultations and was convinced that “it is time to move” in order to align the state with the ruling party…
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May
31
2025
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Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Crime, Gossips, News Flash, Security, South South
Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, has posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an undisclosed illness. Mrs Ufot, appointed as a senior special adviser to the governor on health, safety and environment, blasted her father, insisting that she would not be sacrificed the way her mother was, alleging a sinister threat to her life and that of her little daughter. “I’m not…
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May
12
2025
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Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace – Wike

News Flash, Politics, South South
Fubara Visited Me With Two APC Governors For Peace — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are both APC Governors. He said he wants peace,” Wike said. The meeting reportedly took place at Wike’s residence. According to reports, Fubara was accompanied by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Ebonyi State Governor Francis…
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May
02
2025
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Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally

Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally

News Flash, Politics, South South
Governor Diri Dismisses 27 Aides For Attending Pro-Tinubu, Wike Rally No fewer than 27 political aides of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have been dismissed following their participation in the inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of a grassroots-based political movement, The NEW Associates. The affected aides were reportedly dismissed after attending the inauguration of the Bayelsa chapter of The NEW Associates and participating in a mega rally held in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a letter titled “TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT” dated 23rd April 2025, signed by Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief…
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Apr
18
2025
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Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo

Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo

Crime, News Flash, Security, South South
Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo A middle aged man identified as Pius Friday, has been reportedly shot dead by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Edo State. The gunmen also abducted the victim’s pregnant wife and her sister. The incident occurred on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West local government of the State. The victim was said to be sleeping at about 1 am when the gunmen invaded his house, killed the deceased before kidnaping his family members and whisked them into the bush. A source disclosed that the kidnappers left…
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Apr
16
2025
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Dissolution Of Local Organising Committee – LOC Of Great IGBO Achievers Legacy Day Worldwide

Dissolution Of Local Organising Committee – LOC Of Great IGBO Achievers Legacy Day Worldwide

Arts And Culture, News Flash, People & Events, South East, South South
Dissolution of Local Organising Communitee -LOC of Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration We wish to notify the general public that following the postponement of the 2024/2025 Great Igbo Achievers’ Legacy Day Celebration, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the celebration under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Dr. Odumah has been officially dissolved. It takes effect from today Wednesday April 16, 2025. We shall without hesitation notify you in detail as soon as new Committee for the celebration is inaugurated. Signed:His Lordship ,Justice Alpha IkpeamaDirector General UNIEC Worldwide
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