11 PDP governors urge S’Court to halt Rivers emergency rule

A total of 11 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party have approached the Supreme Court challenging what powers President Bola Tinubu has to suspend a democratically elected structure of a state. The suit filed by the governors also challenges the declaration of a state of emergency rule in Rivers State. While the media previously reported that the suit had been filed before the Supreme Court, the governors suit was actually only filed before the apex court on Tuesday. This was exclusively confirmed to the press by the Director of Information…

Why Peter Obi, Wike And I Left PDP – Kwankwaso Reveals

Why Peter Obi, Wike And I Left PDP - Kwankwaso Reveals

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has revealed why he, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kwankwaso, who was refuting claims of an agreement with the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, said lies and deceit were the reason they all left the opposition party. It is worth noting, however, that despite being controversial, Wike has not…

Mr. Macaroni charges Wike will address the populace with dignity and modesty

Mr. Macaroni, a Nigerian actor and activist, has called for more humility from public figures and criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his rude remarks made while speaking to the public. On October 29, 2024, Mr. Macaroni took to X to comment to the widely shared video of Wike speaking to the public and to voice his ire at the way public servants handle their constituents. He stated indignantly, “Nigerian politicians have never been answerable to the public, which is why they have no respect for Nigerians. You…

Rivers Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Summons 109 Witnesses Over Arson, Destruction Incidents

Rivers Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Summons 109 Witnesses Over Arson, Destruction Incidents

The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has issued summons to 109 individuals to provide testimony concerning incidents of arson, homicides, and extensive property damage at various Local Government Council headquarters throughout the State. This inquiry was initiated in response to an event that occurred on October 7, 2024, and is scheduled to begin on October 30 at the Rivers State High Court Complex in Port Harcourt. The inquiry, which is to be presided over by Hon. Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, summoned current and former local government chairpersons loyal to Governor…

‘I Am Very Disappointed In Wike’ – Ex-Commissioner Slams FCT Minister Over Rivers Crisis

A former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Austin Tam-George, has faulted the incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the lingering political crisis in Rivers. Tam-George, who served as commissioner under Wike during his tenure as Rivers State Governor, spoke on Monday during a Channels Television programme themed ‘The Morning Brief.’ Tam-George charged his former principal with being the architect of the ongoing political turmoil in the state involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Wike. He expressed his disappointment regarding Wike’s conduct in all the events.…

FCT Minister, Wike Vows To Review, Upgrade Abuja Master Plan

FCT Minister, Wike Vows To Review, Upgrade Abuja Master Plan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the dedication of the FCT Administration to the assessment and enhancement of the Abuja Master Plan. Wike expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja on Tuesday. The FCT Minister noted that the initiative, which focuses on the Review and Upgrading of the Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for Abuja, will be carried out in collaboration with JICA. “For us, be assured that it is a project that we…