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As if saying governance must go amid raging political crisis, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. Fubara, who  made this known

This injustice will not be sustained; the pursuit for justice continues – Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Following the recommendations, as amended, and their adoption by the Senate suspending her, Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to continue her “fight for justice.” “This injustice will

A political showdown is imminent in the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over an internal revolt being led by the Secretary, PDP South-South zone, George Turnah against the party leadership led by its Chairman, Mr Solomon Agwana. The state

Senate President denies allegation  A mild chaos ensued in the Senate on Wednesday – today, March 5 – as Kogi Central lawmaker,  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially tendered a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the

The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, has demanded the immediate removal of all 19 commissioners and political appointees who were not screened by the Assembly. The Speaker issued a letter to the State Governor on Wednesday,

Senate President denies allegation  A mild chaos ensued in the Senate on Wednesday – today, March 5 – as Kogi Central lawmaker,  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan officially tendered a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Martin Oke has described Adada State as the most suitable for creation out of the current five States of the South East zone, in many respects. Hon. Oke, who is representing Igbo Etiti/Uzo

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has condemned the  recent ruling of the Supreme Court on the Rivers State political crisis, warning that it could lead to widespread instability in the Niger Delta. The INC, through its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, declared

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation, “after a rigorous selection process”, according to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who made the announcement. Ogunjimi’s appointment came as criticisms mounted that President Tinubu, in utter