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Politics

March 21, 2025

Rivers Emergency Rule: Otu, Okpebholo condemn South-South governors’ statement, back Tinubu

Mr Odey said the Cross River government was not consulted before the forum came out with its position.

Tinubu; South-South governors
March 21, 2025

Supreme Court declares Wike’s henchman Samuel Anyanwu as PDP national secretary

The Supreme Court on Friday declared Samuel Anyanwu, Nyesom Wike’s loyalist, as the legitimate National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu
March 21, 2025

I am part of Nigeria’s bad leadership; Nigerians pray for looting to stop: Peter Obi

“Always put your prayer points to God to touch the hearts of leaders, including me, to use public money for public good…The stealing has to stop,” said Mr Obi.

Peter Obi, President Bola Tinubu, and Atiku Abubakar
March 21, 2025

True autonomy for LGs will solve widespread insecurity: ALGON

“I will like to call on the government to look at the local government’s role in security matters,” said Mr Dasuki.

Bandits attack
March 20, 2025

Labour Party lacks structure to defeat APC in 2027, says LP candidate

“We must make our political party friendly and accommodating to all regions of the country,” said the Labour Party member.

APC and Labour Party logo
March 20, 2025

South-South governors ask Tinubu to halt emergency rule in Rivers

Mr Diri added, ‘’As a path forward to reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, the South-South Governor’s Forum proposes the rescission of the state of emergency.

South-South governors
March 20, 2025

Gov Yusuf appoints new CPS, special adviser, KNUPDA boss

The governor also approved the promotion of Zulaihat Aji to deputy managing director of Radio Kano.

Governor Abba Yusuf signing a document
March 20, 2025

Rivers Emergency Order: El-Rufai exposes Tinubu’s hypocrisy, warns against repeating 1962 Old Western Region catastrophe

Mr El-Rufai called Mr Tinubu’s proclamation of an emergency rule “a wanton aggression against democratic tenets and the rule of law.”

Bola Tinubu and Nasir El-Rufai (Credit: Daily Trust)
March 19, 2025

Wike blameless in Rivers crisis; Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration timely: FG

Mr Fagbemi exonerated Mr Wike of misconduct, insisting that Mr Tinubu’s intervention in the crisis was timely and well-advised.

Wike,Tinubu and Fubara