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Pro-Wike PDP Faction in Bayelsa Escalates Tensions, Threatens Diri’s Expulsion Over Ally’s Detention

Tolu Adebayo

Pro-Wike Faction of PDP in Bayelsa Heightens Political Tensions, Demands Governor Diri’s Expulsion Amid Ally’s Detention A group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to expel Governor Douye Diri from the party. This threat stems from the recent arrest and ongoing detention of Miss Awudumu Reigneth, a prominent social media influencer and political activist affiliated with their faction. Reigneth was apprehended following allegations tied to a social media post where she…

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PDP Stalwart Defends Party Unity Amid Wike Influence Speculations

Tolu Adebayo

PDP Stalwart Defends Party Unity Amid Wike Influence Speculations In the midst of ongoing internal strife within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a prominent party figure has sought to quell rumors and reinforce discipline. Achike Udenwa, a respected PDP leader and former governor, has dismissed claims that ex-Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike is the driving force behind recent pushback against the party’s South-East caucus. Udenwa’s remarks highlight the PDP’s commitment to its core principles and its resilience in the face of challenges. Downplaying Wike’s Role in Party DynamicsUdenwa’s comments come…

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PDP’s Zoning System Under Fire: Wike Warns of 2027 Election Disaster

Tolu Adebayo

PDP’s Zoning System Under Fire: Wike Warns of 2027 Election Disaster The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sounded a warning bell for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that it stands little chance of winning the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu if it fails to reform its zoning system. Wike made the assertion during a live media parley on Monday, citing the party’s non-adherence to its constitutional provisions regarding the zoning of the Chairmanship and Presidential candidacy. He noted that the party’s…

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Tensions Rise as Wike’s Administration Demolishes Luxury Estates

Tolu Adebayo

Tensions are running high in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a multi-million naira residential estate was demolished reportedly on the orders of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The demolition, which took place on Thursday morning, has sparked accusations of unlawful demolition and land grabbing against the Minister’s administration. The estate, located near Kugbo in the Karu area of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), was developed by NGBEDE & Brothers International Company Ltd on a four-hectare plot. According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, the estate had secured…

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House of Representatives Unveils Measures to Resolve Rivers Crisis and Bolster National Security

Tolu Adebayo

House of Representatives Unveils Measures to Resolve Rivers Crisis and Bolster National Security In a decisive move to restore democratic order amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State, the House of Representatives has outlined key steps to address the ongoing crisis. Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas announced these initiatives during the lawmakers’ reconvening after the Easter and Sallah break, emphasizing the urgency of stabilizing the oil-rich region. The announcement comes as stakeholders in Rivers State and beyond continue to call for reconciliation. Udengs Eradiri, a former President of the Ijaw Youths…

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Rivers Women Fire Back at Wike Over First Lady Walkout

Tolu Adebayo

In a bold reply to Minister Nyesom Wike, the Rivers Professional Women League defended their controversial walkout. They left an event featuring First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, sparking backlash and sharp comments from the FCT Minister. Wike called the action “disturbing and embarrassing” in a public statement on May 2. However, the women rejected his claims, insisting their actions were both organic and misunderstood. According to them, they were informed that the First Lady would be represented by Fatima Abass. They said they only discovered later that another person—Mrs. Theresa Ibas—was…

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Wike Apologises to Tinubu After Rivers Women Walk Out on First Lady

Tolu Adebayo

Nyesom Wike has issued a public apology to President Bola Tinubu following a walkout at a First Lady event. The incident happened on Friday during a community engagement forum in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, attended the forum to speak about women empowerment and national unity. However, dozens of women abruptly left the venue in protest, disrupting the event. Most of the women reportedly belonged to local women’s groups and political associations within Rivers State. Eyewitnesses said the women walked out chanting anti-government slogans and condemning…

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Wike Aide – Dele Momodu took sides for money

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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a brutal attack on media mogul Dele Momodu, accusing him of backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar purely for financial reasons. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olayinka described the Ovation Magazine publisher as a “fairweather friend” whose loyalty to Atiku is driven by monetary benefit. According to him, Momodu would quickly abandon the former vice president if the money stopped flowing. “We are hearing all…

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Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana Dares FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to Report Him to Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee Over Rivers State Judgment Analysis

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Human Rights Lawyer Femi Falana Dares FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to Report Him to Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee Over Rivers State Judgment Analysis Abuja, Nigeria – Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has publicly challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to lodge a complaint against him with the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). The dare stems from Falana’s critical analysis of a recent Supreme Court judgment related to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, escalating tensions between the…

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Pro-Wike Sacked Lawmakers Loses Again as Appeal Court PH Refuses to Vacate the Order Baring them from Parading as Lawmakers

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Sacked Pro-Wike Rivers State assembly Lawmakers have faced another setback as appeal court has rejected their request to stay execution of the order barring them from parading as Lawmakers after their sack. The Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt at a virtual hearing today via Zoom gave its Ruling on two Motions filed by Martins Amaewhule and the other defected lawmakers challenging the order of injunction granted by the Rivers State High Court restraining them from acting as lawmakers. The Court in Ruling on the first Motion, granted the Appellants’ prayers for…

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Wike Offers N20 Million Bounty for Criminals in FCT as Security Concerns Escalate

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In response to the escalating security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, has taken a bold step by placing a N20 million bounty on criminals within Abuja. The former Governor of Rivers State made the announcement during an event where suspects involved in kidnappings, one-chance incidents, and other criminal activities were presented by the FCT police command in Abuja. Minister Wike underscored the importance of not tolerating criminal activities within the FCT, and to incentivize efforts to combat crime, he declared a…

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Rivers State Governor Affirms Decision-Making for Peace Amid Political Crisis

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In a resolute address during the inaugural state banquet on January 1, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, asserted that his administration’s decisions in the ongoing political turmoil were not driven by fear but by a commitment to fostering peace within the state. The governor’s position was conveyed through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onyedi. Governor Fubara, extending New Year wishes for a prosperous 2024, urged the residents of Rivers State to embrace the ongoing peace initiatives facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Emphasizing…

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