Rivers Assembly Impeachment Sparks Crisis, Groups Push Back
Rivers State is in turmoil as the Assembly's impeachment move against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu draws fierce opposition from Ijaw groups, APC, and rights bodies. Will peace hold?
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Rivers APC Rejects Fubara Impeachment Process
The Rivers State APC chapter has firmly rejected the State Assembly's move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, vowing to protect the state government from destabilization. Get the full details.
Rivers Residents Appeal Over Third Fubara Impeachment Move
Rivers State residents decry political instability as lawmakers initiate a third impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Citizens and analysts call for peace and development.
APC Rejects Impeachment Move Against Rivers Governor
Rivers APC condemns the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu, warning it threatens state stability. Get the full details.
Union Gives Ultimatum to Unity Bank Over Staff Sack
ASSBIFI demands Unity Bank recall over 100 terminated employees, citing breach of labour laws and merger agreement. The union threatens industrial action if demands are not met.
Rivers Assembly Impeachment Move Sparks Crisis, Backlash
Rivers State is in turmoil as the Assembly's impeachment move against Governor Fubara faces fierce opposition from Ijaw groups, the APC, and civil society. Explore the deepening political crisis.
Rivers Assembly Starts Fubara Impeachment, Speaker Threatens Resignation
Rivers State House of Assembly commences impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaker Martins Amaewhule warns lawmakers may resign en masse if process fails. Read the full details.
Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment of Governor Fubara
Rivers State House of Assembly initiates impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara for gross misconduct, citing failure to present the state budget. Speaker Martin Amaewhule labels governor a 'mistake'. Read the full details.
Akwa Ibom Govt Reaffirms Control Over Stubbs Creek Reserve
Akwa Ibom State Government dismisses Ekid People's Union's ownership claims over Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, citing 1918 Privy Council ruling and colonial laws. It pledges full support for the Federal Coastal Highway. Read the full details.
12 nabbed over Rivers estate attack, victim rescued
Rivers State Police arrest 12 suspects for a violent attack on Unity Estate, Port Harcourt. One abducted victim rescued, properties damaged. CP Adepoju condemns vigilante action.
Edo lawmaker Omoruyi dumps Labour Party for ADC
Murphy Omoruyi, the final Labour Party member in Edo's House of Reps, defects to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cites internal LP crises and constituent pressure for change. Read the full story.
APC Gains Momentum in Abia with Grassroots Defections
The APC is expanding its base in Abia State through grassroots mobilisation led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, with defections from LP and PDP members boosting party stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
PDP Rivers Suspends Chairman Over Anti-Party Moves
Rivers PDP suspends its caretaker chairman for alleged anti-party activities, reaffirms Nyesom Wike's expulsion. Former presidential aide calls for Wike's exit, while APC pledges loyalty to the minister. Get the full details.
3 Family Members Die in Rivers Flyover Accident
A family returning from crossover prayers in Rivers State met a tragic end as their car crashed into a stationary sewage truck on Obiri Ikwerre flyover. Police confirm deaths, family blames illegal parking.
Rivers PDP Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Wike, Tinubu
Rivers PDP factional chairman Nname Ewor accuses Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misleading the party and failing to disclose peace agreements brokered by President Tinubu. Read the full details.
Obi's ADC Move Fractures LP, Reshapes 2027 Opposition
Peter Obi's defection to the ADC fractures the Labour Party, triggers diverse reactions from Atiku, Abure's LP faction, and Lagos APC, while the South-East adopts ADC as a new platform. Governor Alex Otti, however, pledges to remain in LP.
APC Leader: Fubara Must Go Through Wike to Win in Rivers
APC's Victor Giadom declares Rivers' Gokana a 'no-go area' for Governor Fubara without Minister Wike's blessing. Get the full details on the escalating political rift.
Rivers Lawmakers Return Fubara's N100k Christmas Bonus
Rivers State House of Assembly members have returned N100,000 each sent as a Christmas bonus by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full details of the political drama.
Otti Rules Out Defection from Labour Party
Abia State Governor Alex Otti declares loyalty to Labour Party, dismissing calls to join APC. He confirms Peter Obi's planned exit but vows to rebuild the platform. Read more.
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, moves Green to Justice Ministry
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
Wike's 2027 Warning to Rivers State Voters
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike signals early political mobilization in Rivers, cautioning against repeating past 'mistakes' as 2027 elections loom. Read the full story.
Oyo Gov Makinde Increases Retirees' Gratuity to ₦3bn
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a 100% increase in gratuity payments for retirees, raising it from ₦1.5bn to ₦3bn. NLC confirms the worker-friendly move and consistent 13th-month salary payment. Read more.
Court Orders Status Quo in Onisemo of Lagos Dispute
Lagos High Court stops installation of new Onisemo, ordering all parties to maintain status quo. Case adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details of the chieftaincy tussle.
Landlord Killed Over N1,500 Bill in Delta
A tragic dispute over a N1,500 electricity bill in Delta State turned deadly as a tenant allegedly stabbed his landlord. The victim's family pleads for justice. Read the full story.
Nation Pays Tribute to Labour Leader Pa Michael Imoudu
President Tinubu, NLC, and activists commemorated Pa Michael Imoudu's 20th memorial, praising his sacrifice for Nigerian workers. Read about his enduring legacy.
Man kills cousin over ₦1,000 burial refund in Delta
A family gathering in Delta State turned fatal after a 47-year-old man allegedly killed his first cousin during a dispute over a ₦1,000 burial contribution refund. Police have arrested the suspect.
Delta Man Kills Cousin Over N1000 Refund
Delta State Police arrest Ezekiel, 47, after a fatal fight over a N1000 contribution. The suspect confesses in a video, pleading for forgiveness. Full story and details inside.
Enugu Proves Ownership of Disputed Abuja Property
Enugu State Government provides evidence of ownership for a disputed plot in Abuja's Wuye District, accusing Simonis Ventures of fraud and abuse of court process. Details inside.
LP Courts PDP Chieftain Showunmi for Ogun 2027
The Labour Party has invited PDP stalwart Otunba Segun Showunmi to be its flagbearer in the 2027 Ogun governorship election. Party executives made the offer during a visit to his Abeokuta residence.
Falana, Imoudu Family Reject N23m Lagos Land Offer
Femi Falana and the Imoudu family have rejected a N23m compensation from the Lagos State government for land valued at N250m. They demand fair payment or a labour museum. Read the full story.
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