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Tinubu names Gov. Ademola Adeleke Osun coordinator of his 2027 presidential campaign

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Gov. Ademola Adeleke as Osun coordinator of his presidential campaign, and a pro-Adeleke council pledges 1.5 million votes.

Lagos warns of Lekki-Epe road sign thefts as repairs begin

Lagos officials say road signs on the Lekki-Epe Expressway vanish within days of installation and are urging residents to help catch the thieves.

South-South Leaders Call on Tinubu to Restore Fubara

Leaders and civil society groups are asking Tinubu to lift the emergency rule and end the suspension of the Rivers State governor, saying it goes against the constitution and democracy.

Rivers Assembly Orders Arrest of RSIEC Chairman, Four Commissioners

Rivers Assembly orders the arrest of RSIEC chairman and commissioners after they failed to appear in response to an election annulment ruling.

Rivers Judiciary Denies Report of Fubara Sending CJ on Leave

The Rivers Judiciary dismissed allegations that Governor Fubara requested Chief Judge Simon Amadi to take leave and addressed misinformative goals to build political confusion.

Rivers State political crisis: Rivers Commissioners Sacked

The Rivers State House of Assembly has intensified its standoff with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding the removal of 19 commissioners over alleged illegal appointments.

Fubara’s Chief of Staff Claims N5 Billion Bribe for Impeachment Plot

Edison Ehie reveals he was offered N5 billion to help impeach Governor Fubara as the political feud in Rivers State continues to escalate.

Niger Delta Group Warns Northern Governors to Avoid Rivers Politics

Niger Delta group NDRA warns northern governors to avoid meddling in Rivers State politics, accusing them of exploiting resources for political gain.

Fubara’s 2027 Re-Election Bid Unstoppable, Says Opunabo  

Former media adviser Opunabo Inkor Tariah declares Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 2027 re-election bid "unstoppable," dismissing Wike's opposition and stressing that power comes from God.  

Rivers State Political Shift: PDP Supports Tinubu, Fubara

In a remarkable political pivot within Rivers State, members of the People’s Democratic Party...

Election Endgame: Nigeria’s Power Play, the People’s Plight

Nigeria's post-election landscape: a testament to political complexities and the enduring quest for meaningful federalism and leadership.

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Tinubu names Gov. Ademola Adeleke Osun coordinator of his 2027 presidential campaign

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Gov. Ademola Adeleke as Osun coordinator of his presidential campaign, and a pro-Adeleke council pledges 1.5 million votes.

Lagos warns of Lekki-Epe road sign thefts as repairs begin

Lagos officials say road signs on the Lekki-Epe Expressway vanish within days of installation and are urging residents to help catch the thieves.

Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.