President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 11, said he would warmly welcome Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if and when he chooses to officially join the party. Speaking at the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 and other key infrastructure projects in the Katampe District of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared that even if suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, his alleged political misdeeds will not be overlooked. The party’s state chairman, Sir Tony Okocha, made this statement on Tuesday, June 10, in Abuja while addressing questions about…
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has publicly distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term by 22 governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the gesture does not guarantee electoral success. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, June 8, Ndume recalled that former President Goodluck…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for a constitutional amendment to establish a single five- or six-year term for elected public officials in Nigeria. He argued that the current two-term system often leads to distractions that impede effective governance. Makinde made the remarks at his Ibadan residence while receiving a delegation of Muslim…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reiterated his administration’s dedication to stabilizing governance and revitalizing the state’s economy amid ongoing political challenges and economic pressures. In a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, to mark the Eid-al-Adha celebration, Fubara urged Muslims in Rivers and beyond to reflect on the values of…
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by members of the Adeleke family, has stirred political speculation in Osun State, prompting clarifications from both the governor’s camp and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Photos of the meeting, which included Governor Adeleke, his elder brother Dr. Deji Adeleke, and popular musician David Adeleke (Davido),…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made the announcement on Friday, June 6, during a press briefing at the Government House in Uyo. According to Eno, the decision came after “three months of extensive consultations” with…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence today, June 3. The visit comes months after Fubara was suspended from office by President Tinubu on March 18, along with his deputy and 26 members of the state House of Assembly. The suspension followed a prolonged political standoff between Fubara…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied backing the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Wike, who previously served as governor of Rivers State, made the statement during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, June 2. He also clarified that he has no personal conflict…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. His declaration comes amid growing criticism over his political alignment, with some questioning his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) while still claiming membership in the…
