Category: Politics

By Miracle Ogunde Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he became the governor of Rivers without the help of anybody. He contrasted his rise politically to that of the current Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, whom he claimed he made governor of Rivers State. Wike, however, maintained that while he received political support…

By Miracle Ogunde Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, has stated why the state might experience worst political crisis under the administration of governor Fubara. Okocha faulted Fubara’s decision to present the 2025 budget to a faction of the state House of Assembly, accusing the Governor of fuelling…

By: Bayero Ade Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has denied reports suggesting that the LP has reached a merger agreement with any opposition party. According to Vanguard, in a statement made in Abuja, Obi addressed circulating rumors about potential merger discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…

By: Bayero Ade The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended New Year greetings to Nigerians while urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take immediate action in addressing the country’s most pressing issues as the nation prepares for 2025. According to Politics Nigeria, in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba,…

By: Bayero Ade Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hit out at former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili, claiming that it was his efforts that brought Odili back to political relevance. According to Vanguard, Wike accused Odili of being a political sycophant who flatters those in power for…

By: Bayero Ade Former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, has applauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara for resisting what he described as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s alleged attempts to control Rivers State as a private domain. Speaking during a Christmas night of songs organized in honor of Governor Fubara and his family, Odili praised…

By Miracle Ogunde The recently held congresses of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers state, which produced new Excos have been nullified by the court. The court cited its earlier order restraining the party from going ahead with the congress. Justice Godswill Ogbomanu of a Rivers state High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the…

By: Bayero Ade Salihu Moh Lukman, former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to rally past Nigerian leaders to form a formidable political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. In a letter addressed to Obasanjo and referencing other former leaders, including Generals Yakubu…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebute Ipare, particularly from Mahin Ward 2 in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have voiced their opposition to the nomination of Mr. Oguniyi Emmanuel as the Councillorship candidate for their community. On Monday, December 16th, local residents organized a peaceful protest to express their…

By: Bayero Ade Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his presidential aspirations for 2027 and consider 2031 instead. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Igbokwe described Atiku’s 2027 ambition as unrealistic, pointing out that his age and other factors make…