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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail...

March 13, 2026

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Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

March 13, 2026

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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.

August 2, 2025

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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.

March 11, 2025

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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.

March 6, 2025

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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.

March 6, 2025

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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.

March 1, 2025

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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.

October 10, 2024

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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.

September 16, 2024

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