By Nefishetu Yakubu Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, says Nigerian federalism remains central to its constitutional order, reflecting diversity and history. Suleiman made the remark during a one-day public lecture on ‘Federalism in Nigeria at 70’ on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has inaugurated a high-powered Peace and Reconciliation Committee, in a move to halt the deepening political crisis in Rivers. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the committee, chaired by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN), wasContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, has dismissed reports that he asked Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to step down, following his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). Jang dismissed the reports in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the formerContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has replied the people calling for his sack, saying, “it is” within the right of President Bola Tinubu to do so if he so wished. Wike stated this on Sunday, during a “thank you” visit to his Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for restraint and mutual forbearance over the recent political development in Rivers. The Forum has also set up a high level Reconciliation Committee chaired by Kanu Agabi (SAN), former Attorney-General of the Federation. This is contained in a press statementContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RELEF) has expressed concern over the impeachment notice issued to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. The Acting Chairman of RELEF, Dr Gabriel Toby, a former deputy governor of Rivers, condemned the impeachment move in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says nobody can push him and his supporters out or derail them from supporting the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in Rivers. He stated this during his “thank you” visit to Port Harcourt City LocalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday called for unity of purpose, for the growth and progress of Rivers. Wike made the call during his ongoing “thank you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers. He said that unity had brought progress andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending decades of risky river crossing and expensive air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers. Wike gave the commendation during his “thank you” visit to Bonny Local Government Area of the state onContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical check-up. Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in theContinue Reading
