What Tinubu said in 2013 when Jonathan declared a state of Emergency in Yobe, Borno, Adamawa

“Jonathan Bares His Fangs,” By Bola Ahmed Tinubu [Published in Premium Times on May 15, 2013] It is now abundantly clear that President Jonathan has finally bared his fangs confirming what was widely speculated. By declaring a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, he has intimidated and emasculated the governors of these States….

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Rivers to hold fresh LG poll in August

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has set August 9, 2025 for fresh Local Government Council Elections. RSIEC chairman, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, announced the date during the unveiling of the election timetable and guidelines in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He emphasised the commission’s commitment to a free, fair, and impartial election, urging political…

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Gunshots, chaos as Wike, Fubara supporters clash at Rivers PDP secretariat

There was tension in Port Harcourt on Friday as supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and those loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, clashed at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat along the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway. According to Vanguard, the crisis erupted following an attempt by Fubara’s supporters…

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Wike faults ruling of Rivers high court, says you’re not the final court

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has raised serious concerns regarding a recent judicial decision in Rivers State, particularly criticizing the ruling by Justice Sika Aprioku that allowed lawmakers supportive of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pass the state’s 2025 budget. Wike’s discontent with the judgment has sparked heated debate, as he questioned the legitimacy of the ruling…

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