Category: Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced May Agbamuche-Mbu as its new Acting Chairman, following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu after completing his tenure. Agbamuche-Mbu, who until her elevation served as a National Commissioner representing Delta State, formally assumed office on Tuesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. At a brief handover ceremony, Professor Yakubu expressed gratitude to staff and stakeholders for their support during his tenure and urged them to extend the same cooperation to his successor. “I am confident that the Commission will continue to uphold…

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration, with immediate effect. The decision was announced on Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, and comes on the heels of the recent Supreme Court judgment. During a valedictory session with his cabinet, held in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, the governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing officials for their contributions to the state’s growth over the past…

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  Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Orientation, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reclaim the presidency. Speaking with journalists shortly after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana said Nigerians, having experienced two administrations since Jonathan left office, are now calling for his comeback. “In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, one president has ruled for eight years, and another for two years.…

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he bears no grudges against anyone and is always willing to forgive, no matter the offence. Jonathan made the remark on Wednesday at a requiem mass in Abuja for the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, whom he described as a model of humility and reconciliation. “Chief Ogbeh was a man who did not seek revenge. He believed the past should be left behind. In that sense, he was just like me. If you hurt me today, I will forgive you. I don’t carry grudges against…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday resumed at her National Assembly office, insisting she would not apologise to her colleagues as a condition for re-admission into the Senate. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who arrived the premises around 1:09 p.m., described her suspension as “illegal” and vowed to resist any attempt to subject her to what she termed political humiliation. Her return followed a leadership meeting on Monday where principal officers resolved to unseal her office, amid concerns that prolonging her suspension would further distract the Senate. Sources said senators were divided…

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The Senate has reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), granting her access to the National Assembly premises. The Sergeant-at-Arms, alongside security operatives, unsealed her Office 205 in the Senate wing. This move signals the possibility of the suspended senator resuming her legislative duties when the Senate reconvenes on October 7, 2025. Sources disclosed that the decision followed a leadership meeting of the Senate, where it was agreed that Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) would move a motion requiring her to tender an apology before full…

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally resumed duty as the Governor of Rivers State, reaffirming his commitment to the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday, Fubara said his administration would continue to align with the policies of the Federal Government under Tinubu, noting that national cooperation was crucial for peace and development in Rivers. He also restated his loyalty to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Wike, whom he described as a mentor and leader whose…

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The wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has dismissed allegations made by Senator Uche Ekwunife, describing them as “false, laughable and pitiable.” Ekwunife, in a viral video, had alleged that Mrs. Soludo once worked under the administration of the late former Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju. She also took a swipe at Governor Charles Soludo, accusing him of poor performance in office and even making unflattering remarks about his personal hygiene. In a strongly worded reaction on Wednesday, Mrs. Soludo denied ever having any connection with Mbadinuju’s government, insisting she…

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