by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and the leadership of the National Assembly for their roles…
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Fubara Resumes Duty After Emergency Rule, Set to Address Rivers People
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday resumed duty at the Government House, Port Harcourt, following the expiration of the six-month Emergency Rule imposed…
Wike: We Know What Could Have Extended Emergency Rule in Rivers
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he and his allies were aware of steps they could have taken to prolong the emergency…
Governor Fubara Returns to Rivers After Six-Month Emergency Rule
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to Port Harcourt on Friday, ending more than six months away from office following the state of emergency declared by President Bola…
Rivers Celebrates Return of Democracy as Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Port Harcourt erupted in celebration yesterday following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Drums, songs, and jubilant crowds surrounded…
Wike: Calls for Jonathan’s 2027 Return Are Recipe for Crisis
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that those pushing for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election are deliberately plotting…
Wike Alleges Military Plot to Assassinate Him in 2019 Elections
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that a senior military officer was ordered to assassinate him during the 2019 general elections. Wike, speaking…
ADC Reaffirms Stand Against Godfatherism, Money Politics
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has restated its commitment to ending godfatherism, money politics, and backroom deals in Nigeria’s political system. National Secretary of the party and former…
NASS Clerk’s Office Denies Role in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Resumption
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has clarified that it has no authority to facilitate the resumption of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a…
PDP: More Politicians Eyeing 2027 Presidential Ticket Beyond Jonathan, Obi, Makinde
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that a wider pool of politicians is quietly positioning for its 2027 presidential ticket, beyond the few prominent names currently in…
Presidency Faults Atiku Over Hunger Remarks, Says Nigeria on Path of Progress
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Abuja — The Presidency on Sunday dismissed comments attributed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in which he reportedly claimed that hunger is ravaging Nigeria and likened the…
Kebbi Gov. Idris: My Achievements Will Speak for Me in 2027
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Two years into his tenure, Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, says his administration has prioritized service delivery over politics, stressing that his performance across key sectors will speak…
Wike, Fubara Absent as Rivers Sole Administrator Bows Out
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Key figures in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis — including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara — were…
Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Building Inclusive Nigeria at Catholic Bishops’ Conference
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to build a nation that works for every Nigerian, stressing that no one will be left behind in the government’s…
Bago: Presidency Will Return to North After Tinubu’s Tenure
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has said political power will shift back to the North after President Bola Tinubu completes his second term in 2031. Speaking during…
PDP Says 2027 Presidential Race Still Open Beyond Jonathan, Obi, Makinde
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that several aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket, aside from former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Labour Party flagbearer…
Obasa Denies Declaring Political Ambition Ahead of 2027
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has refuted claims that he has unveiled his political plans for the 2027 general elections. Responding to speculations…
Rivers Emergency Rule Nears End as Administrator Declares Mandate Fulfilled
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents With just five days left before the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State expires on September 18, State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has declared that he…
Tonye Cole Faults Wike’s Dual Political Loyalty, Says It Threatens Democracy
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents Former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over what…
UK Councillor Resigns Over Remarks on Charlie Kirk Shooting
by Nigerian News24 Correspondents A British councillor has stepped down after sparking outrage with comments suggesting American conservative activist Charlie Kirk was responsible for the attempt on his life. Kirk, a married…