INEC redeploys 5 RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the redeployment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and four directors.
Rivers assembly lawmakers loyal to Wike dump PDP for APC
The lawmakers are loyal to Nyesom Wike, a former governor of the state who is at loggerheads with his successor, Governor Simi Fubara.
Akwa Ibom governor names preferred successor, gives reason
Mr Eno was presented to some members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday evening in Uyo by Mr Emmanuel who will complete his second tenure next year.
Confusion as Abuja court orders arrest of Fubara’s CoS, Rivers court restrains Police
At the height of the political crisis in the state, the Martin Amaewhule-led group had petitioned the police demanding that Ehie be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted over allegations of his involvement in the suspected arson at the House of Assembly Complex.
Wike, Fubara reach truce after second meeting with Tinubu
The two camps agreed to recognise Amaewhule and his 26 allies who recently resigned from the PDP to the APC.
Pro-Fubara legislators screen commissioner-nominee
This is going to be the first function of the factional assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, its speaker.
Okowa signs anti-open grazing bill in Delta
He said the law is aimed at improving security of lives and property as well as ensuring food security across the state.
Defection: Conduct fresh election in 27 Rivers constituencies, PDP tells INEC
The PDP warned the lawmakers against presenting themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, cautioning that such actions could lead to charges of impersonation with serious legal consequences.
A’Ibom governor sacks Chief of Staff, gives reason
The former commissioner for works in the state, who hails from the same local government area like the governor, was fired over competency, the letter said.