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Politics
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Rivers’ situation similar to the Old Western Region’s crisis – Jonathan
Ex-president Dr Goodluck Jonathan has said the current political climate in Rivers State reflects the Old Western Nigeria regional crisis. He therefore, cautioned against using Rivers as the crystal that will bring down the country’s democracy. In a statement on Saturday, the former president, opined that everyone should be extremely concerned about the political events that have been taking place…
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Badaru casts vote in Jigawa LG elections, commends peaceful process
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, cast his vote in the Jigawa State local government council elections at the Babura Kofar Arewa polling unit on Saturday. Accompanied by All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, family members, supporters, and well-wishers, Badaru praised the electoral process, describing it as peaceful and orderly. He expressed confidence that the election results would…
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Atiku backs Fubara amid controversy over Rivers LG elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his support behind Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ahead of the contentious local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The election is seen as a significant test of grassroots influence, particularly given the ongoing feud between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The crisis…
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NBA condemns police withdrawal from Rivers LG elections
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised alarm over the Nigeria Police Force’s decision to withdraw security from the Local Government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, in Rivers State. In a statement signed by the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association expressed deep concern about the police’s refusal to provide security during the elections, describing it as…
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Voting ongoing in Rivers LG election
Voting has commenced in most polling centres for the local government election in Rivers State, as sensitive materials have been distributed. Accreditation and voting began at Ikoku area (unit 14 and 15) Port Harcourt City at around 8am. Caretaker Committee Chairman of Port Harcourt LGA and (Chairmanship candidate of the APP) commended RSIEC after casting his vote at Ward 18,…
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Rivers LG polls: NPF defends alleged involvement, reiterates political neutrality
By Kunle Sanni The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has responded to allegations made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara regarding its involvement in the recent local government elections in the state. In a press release issued on Friday, the NPF clarified that its actions were in compliance with a Federal High Court order, reiterating that the force remains politically neutral.…
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INEC releases polling, collation agent data for Ondo governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the summary of polling and collation agents submitted by political parties for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election, following the closure of its submission portal. According to a statement released on Friday, the portal, which opened on 20th August 2024, closed automatically at midnight on Monday, 30th September 2024, in line with…
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Kwara: PDP leadership meets CP over alleged clampdown on members
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State met with the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Victor Olaiya, on Thursday, to discuss concerns about the alleged clampdown on party members following the recently concluded local government elections. The meeting, which took place at the Kwara State Police Command headquarters, was aimed at addressing…
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Rivers LG polls: Gov Fubara accuses IGP of partisanship
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has accused the Nigerian Police of partisanship following an attempted takeover of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in the early hours of Friday, October 4, 2024. The operation, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) Operations, occurred at 1 AM, sparking outrage from the Governor, who swiftly intervened to prevent the…
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Rivers Politics: Fubara storms RSIEC Office to stop Police from taking over premises
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara said he stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on Friday, to stop the Rivers State Police Command from taking over the premises. A video showed the governor in the company of his team, entering the premises of the RSIEC, while some men were seen alleging that the policemen were…
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