Politics“Hand over party structure to Fubara or lose Rivers state” – Governor’s aide warns PDP APC
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Politics“Hand over party structure to Fubara or lose Rivers state” – Governor’s aide warns PDP APC

Politics tamfitronics The Special Assistant to the Rivers Governor on Electronic Media, Jerry Omatsogunwa, has called on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples to pronounce his principal as leader of the party in the state.Omatsogunwa said the NWC must immediately correct the anomaly in the Rivers PDP, where the immediate-past governor, Nyesom Wike, is contending with Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the leadership of the party in the state.Omatsogunwa said since the return to democracy in 1999, the trend has been that the incumbent governor will be the leader of the ruling party in the state, wondering why that of Fubara was different.He warned that Fubara may dump the party if he is not handed the structure of the Rivers PDP.“They (NWC) should do the right thing. The right thing is that the governor...
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BREAKING: “Falsehood Does Not Live Forever” – NLC Fires Back at Presidency Over Fuel Price Increase
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BREAKING: “Falsehood Does Not Live Forever” – NLC Fires Back at Presidency Over Fuel Price Increase

Politics tamfitronics The National Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the denial by the presidency of an agreement to maintain fuel prices as part of the N70,000 minimum wage deal in July.The NLC described the presidency’s claim as “selective amnesia.”It can be recalled that on Tuesday, the NLC demanded a reversal of the fuel price hike from N855-N897 per litre to the previous price of N568-N617 per litre. However, the presidency, through its aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, denied any agreement on fuel prices.“At neither of the meetings was an offer made in exchange for a fuel price hike. Ajaero is once again playing his dirty politics with the emotions of Nigerians,” the presidential aide had said.Reacting, the NLC in a statement signed by its Head of Information and Public Affairs, Benson Upah, expressed amusement at the...
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BREAKING: Abure fights back, disowns outcome of LP meeting summoned by Gov Otti
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BREAKING: Abure fights back, disowns outcome of LP meeting summoned by Gov Otti

Politics tamfitronics The Labour Party has officially distanced itself from the outcome of the recent stakeholders meeting held in Umuahia, which was summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti.In a press release issued today, the party denounced the meeting as both illegal and unconstitutional.The Labour Party stated that the gathering was not sanctioned by the party and therefore does not reflect its position or interests.The party urged its members and the general public to disregard any resolutions or statements that emerged from the meeting, reaffirming its commitment to upholding due process and constitutional governance.“The Labour Party disowns the outcome of the Umuahia stakeholders meeting convened by Governor Alex Otti. The meeting is illegal and unconstitutional, and we urge our members to disregard any resolutions from this gathering,” the statement read.The party reiterated its stance on...
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BREAKING: Security Guard at APP Secretariat Shot Amidst Political Crisis in Rivers State [PHOTOS]
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BREAKING: Security Guard at APP Secretariat Shot Amidst Political Crisis in Rivers State [PHOTOS]

Politics tamfitronics A security guard at the Action People’s Party (APP) secretariat in Rivers State has been shot amidst a deepening political crisis in the state. The details of the attack were disclosed by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Opposition Coalition Spokesman and Member of the National Assembly.It should be noted that key among the political crisis in Rivers State is the one which pits Governor Siminalayi Fubara against his predecessor Nyesom Wike over the alleged control of state resources. Reports indicate that Fubara plans to join the APP due to Wike’s control of the structure of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Supporters of Fubara are also allegedly planning to join the APP ahead of the upcoming council polls.In a statement titled “STOP THIS DEMOCRACY BY BOMBS AND GUNS”, Ugochinyere condemned the recent...
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