Tag: Nigerian Politics
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Rivers: No Second Chance for Fubara as Wike Blames Poor Leadership
Rivers State Under Scrutiny In a high-stakes political moment, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has publicly asserted that there will be no second chance for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Citing perceived failures in leadership and governance, Wike frames his stance as a warning shot to the Rivers political establishment and…
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Obi Defection Sparks Bickering as Tinubu Rivalry Heats Up
Voices clash over Obi’s defection The political arena in Nigeria is again alive with sharp exchanges following the recent defection of a prominent political figure, reflecting a broader realignment as parties recalibrate ahead of key elections. At the heart of the debate are Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Bolaji Abudullahi…
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Giadom: Fubara Needs Wike’s Backing to Secure Support in Rivers’ Ogoni No-Go Zone
Context: A Power Play in Rivers State The political landscape in Rivers State remains tense as key party figures trade warnings and predictions. Victor Giadom, National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South-South, has asserted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara cannot secure significant political traction in the Ogoni region unless he commands…
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Giadom: Ogoni No-Go Area for Fubara Hinges on Wike Backing
Overview: The Political Played Out in Rivers State The political discourse around Rivers State’s governorship is heating up as Victor Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South-South, asserted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara would require the backing of a heavyweight ally, Nyesom Wike, to effectively secure influence in the…
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Wike Denies Makinde’s Claim of PDP Deal with Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections
Wike Denies Makinde’s Allegation of a PDP-Tinubu Deal The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly rejected a recent assertion by a prominent state governor that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) struck a secret deal with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. The denial underscores ongoing tensions within Nigeria’s…
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Wike Refutes Makinde’s Claim of PDP Deal With Tinubu Ahead of 2027
Wike Denies Allegations of a PDP Deal With Tinubu The political landscape in Nigeria remains charged as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, publicly rejected fresh claims that he promised President Bola Tinubu to deliver the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to him ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The denial comes in…
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Tinubu’s Historic Return: A Glimpse of Lagos’s Eyo Festival Reawakening
Tinubu Makes a Historic Return to Lagos’s Eyo Festival President Bola Tinubu graced Lagos with a high-profile return to the Eyo Festival, ending an eight-year hiatus that kept the city eagerly awaiting the Grand Finale of the week-long celebration. Donned in a pristine white robe, a damask sash draped across his shoulder, and a distinctive…
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SGF Akume Welcomes Ooni’s Ex: Marriage to Zaynab Ngohemba Confirmed
Marriage Confirmation Shocks and Context In a development that has captured attention across social and political circles, Zaynab Ngohemba and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, have had their marriage confirmed. The announcement surfaced Friday through a Facebook post, signaling a formal acknowledgment of what had been a widely…
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Surprising Union? SGF George Akume and Ooni of Ife’s Ex-Wife Tie the Knot
Unverified reports spark discussion about a high-profile wedding There is growing public interest in a report claiming that Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, who was formerly married to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The story has circulated…
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APC Secretary Urges Rivers Voters to Back Tinubu and Fubara in 2027
APC Secretary Calls for Support in 2027 Elections The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has publicly urged voters in Rivers State to rally behind the ruling party’s choices for the 2027 general elections: President Bola Tinubu at the national level and Governor Siminalayi Fubara for another term in Rivers.…