Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the establishment of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps for residents affected by the recent Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communal clashes. This move comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to provide relief and security for displaced citizens while maintaining a 24-hour curfew in the troubled areas….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption and habitual abuse of women. Speaking in a video published by Arise TV, Atiku criticized the leadership of the National Assembly, stating that it is compromised and lacks integrity. Atiku’s comments come amid widespread criticism of the National Assembly’s approval of the…
The Head of Service of Rivers State, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from office, marking another major development in the state’s political landscape. His resignation was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. Interim Replacement Announced Following Nwaeke’s…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has appointed Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement released on Tuesday, Ibas emphasized that Worika’s appointment was based on his exceptional credentials, extensive experience, and outstanding performance during the rigorous selection process. Why…
A Senate committee hearing on ethics, privileges, and public petitions descended into chaos on Tuesday following a heated exchange between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (Ebonyi North) and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. The tension erupted as the committee deliberated on a petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. How the Clash…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations linking him to militant groups, condemning fake social media posts and videos as deliberate attempts to incite tension in the state. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara described the viral claims—particularly videos allegedly showing explosions at oil and gas facilities…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, marking a significant political development in Kogi Central Senatorial District. Over 200,000 Signatures Submitted for Recall Process The petition, submitted on Monday and received by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, reportedly contains signatures from more than half of the registered…
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has criticized Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), over his remarks on President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Kwankwaso had condemned the move as unconstitutional, warning that it could set a…
A prominent group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Conference of Professionals (CP-PDP), has thrown its weight behind Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. In a statement made available to Naija Blog Daily, the group, led by its Protem National Coordinator, Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu reaffirmed its support for Ude-Okoye following a thorough review…
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has lifted an earlier order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court affirmed that the process is constitutionally valid, reinforcing the civic rights of her constituents in Kogi Central Senatorial District….
