Rivers Government Declares Vacant Seats for Defected Lawmakers Despite Court Ruling

In a bold move to affirm its stance on political loyalty, the Rivers State Government has officially declared that the seats of defected lawmakers, including the faction led by Martin Amaewhule, remain vacant despite recent legal developments. This announcement was made following reports that a Court of Appeal ruling in Abuja had reinstated the lawmakers.ContinueContinue reading “Rivers Government Declares Vacant Seats for Defected Lawmakers Despite Court Ruling”

“Ajaero: Labour Agrees to N70,000 Minimum Wage to Prevent Fuel Price Hike – NLC Chief Reveals”

In a significant development, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, has revealed the underlying reasons behind the organized labour’s acceptance of the N70,000 minimum wage. According to Ajaero, this decision was made to avert a potential hike in fuel prices, following intense negotiations with the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Taking to itsContinueContinue reading ““Ajaero: Labour Agrees to N70,000 Minimum Wage to Prevent Fuel Price Hike – NLC Chief Reveals””

Peter Obi Blasts Fuel Price Hike, Calls for Immediate Reversal Amidst Economic Hardship

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has once again voiced his concern over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria, calling for the immediate reversal of the latest fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a strongly worded message shared via his official X handle, ObiContinueContinue reading “Peter Obi Blasts Fuel Price Hike, Calls for Immediate Reversal Amidst Economic Hardship”

A Call for Accountability: Why the Silence on Ganye Constituency’s Vacant Seat?

It has been five long months since the passing of our representative in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, yet the seat for Ganye Local Government Constituency remains unfilled. According to the by-laws, a vacant seat should be declared and the process for a by-election initiated within 90 days. Despite this clear mandate, the leadershipContinueContinue reading “A Call for Accountability: Why the Silence on Ganye Constituency’s Vacant Seat?”

PDP Shakes Leadership: Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed Appointed as Acting National Chairman After Major Suspension

In a significant development, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed as the Acting National Chairman. The appointment comes in the wake of a major shakeup within the party, which saw the suspension of the former National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, along with several other top officials.TheContinueContinue reading “PDP Shakes Leadership: Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed Appointed as Acting National Chairman After Major Suspension”

Rivers Crisis: PDP NWC Suspends National Chairman, Secretary Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

In a dramatic turn of events, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has plunged deeper into internal turmoil as the National Working Committee (NWC) suspended both its National Chairman and Secretary for alleged anti-party activities. The news was first announced via the official X handle of Vanguard Newspaper.Sources in Abuja reveal that the decision to suspendContinueContinue reading “Rivers Crisis: PDP NWC Suspends National Chairman, Secretary Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities”

Senate President Akpabio Assures Nigerians: No Further Fuel Price Hikes, But Is It Enough?

Nigerian Stories, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has reported breaking news that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that there will be no further increases in fuel prices. This announcement comes at a time of widespread frustration and economic hardship across the country.Akpabio’s guarantee may seem like a step in the rightContinueContinue reading “Senate President Akpabio Assures Nigerians: No Further Fuel Price Hikes, But Is It Enough?”

“Your Husband is a Disaster and Threat to Nigeria’s Survival” – Mahdi Shehu Fires at First Lady

Social commentator and political activist, Mahdi Shehu, has taken to his official X handle (formerly Twitter) to launch a scathing critique against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, branding him as a “disaster and tragedy personified.” In a fiery post, Shehu did not mince words, declaring the president the “biggest enemy of Nigeria” and a “grave threatContinueContinue reading ““Your Husband is a Disaster and Threat to Nigeria’s Survival” – Mahdi Shehu Fires at First Lady”

“First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Defends Husband Amid Economic Challenges: ‘My Husband Not Responsible for Hardship in Nigeria'”

In a bid to address growing concerns over Nigeria’s economic challenges, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has publicly defended her husband, President Bola Tinubu, distancing him from the blame for the country’s current hardships. Taking to the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, the First Lady emphasized that the nation’s economic issues were notContinueContinue reading ““First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Defends Husband Amid Economic Challenges: ‘My Husband Not Responsible for Hardship in Nigeria’””

Court Upholds Amaewhule’s Speakership, Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal in Rivers Assembly Power Struggle

In a decisive judicial ruling, the Court of Appeal has dismissed the legal challenge brought forward by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, seeking to overturn the appointment of Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.The court, in its judgment delivered today, reaffirmed Amaewhule’s position, putting to rest weeks ofContinueContinue reading “Court Upholds Amaewhule’s Speakership, Dismisses Fubara’s Appeal in Rivers Assembly Power Struggle”