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Democracy Must Be Protected, Nurtured

Democracy · Port Harcourt

Democracy Must Be Protected, Nurtured

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the rule of law, the protection of fundamental human rights, and the promotion of inclusive democratic participation for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. In his Democracy Day message on Thursday, Governor Fubara emphasized that his administration remains focused on protecting lives and property, while upholding the values of transpar…See the Story

Forgive Fubara on June 12 - Bode George urges Tinubu

Bola Tinubu · Port Harcourt

Forgive Fubara on June 12 - Bode George urges Tinubu

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to forgive the suspended governor of Rivers State,See the Story

Akpabio Disregarded My Right as Senator - Seriake Dickson Picks Holes in Tinubu's Speech

Bola Tinubu · Port Harcourt

Akpabio Disregarded My Right as Senator - Seriake Dickson Picks Holes in Tinubu's Speech

Coverage: 2 sources

The lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson has picked some holes in President Bola Tinubu's speech during the joint session of the See the Story

Rivers Emergency Rule: Ibas Praised for Restoring Confidence

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The group also commended Tinubu’s recent nomination of professionals for confirmation into key state institutions, describing the gesture as a commitment to merit-based leadership.Bola Tinubu · Port Harcourt See the Story

Reaction Trail Senator Dickson's Protest Against Tinubu over Rivers Takeover

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has commended Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for what he described as a rare act of courage and patriotism during President Bola Tinubu’s recent State of the Nation Address. Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the 10th Senate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had criticised the president’s silence on the political crisis in Rivers St…Bola Tinubu · Port Harcourt See the Story

What is JUNE 12 for a Nigerian: A Mirage of Democracy in Rivers State or Consolidation of the Gains of Democracy?

By Professor (Chief) Emmanuel Ezekiel-Hart June 12 is the remembrance of a date in Calendar year which started in the year 1993, arising from a democratic political circumstances or political brouh…Democracy · Rivers Read Article

Rivers crisis: Two bottlenecks Tinubu has fixed since Fubara's suspension

President Bola Tinubu has fixed two major issues in the political crisis rocking Rivers state since he announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.Bola Tinubu · Port Harcourt Read Article

Burna Boy Draws from Personal Struggles for New Album Title, No Sign of Weakness

Nigerian superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, announced his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, slated for release in July 2025. He revealed that the album’s title was inspired by personal trials that tested his resilience. He spoke of facing moments that could have broken him, yet he emerged stronger, his voice steady against the studio’s ambient hum. The announcement included a teaser of the single Empty Chairs, its lyri…Port Harcourt · Port Harcourt Read Article

A Dangerous Precedent: Constitutional Subversion Masquerading As Emergency Governance In Rivers State - Swift Reporters

Barr. Oludotun Sowemimo The recent press release by the Rivers State National Assembly Caucus purporting to defend the declaration and implementation of emergency-style governance in Rivers State is not only constitutionally flawed but represents a dangerous retreat from democratic order. Upon close scrutiny under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, relevant Supreme Court precedents, the doctrine of separation of powers esp…Port Harcourt · Port Harcourt Read Article

2,247 fresh corps members deployed to Rivers for NYSC

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 2,247 fresh university graduates to Rivers State to undertake their The post 2,247 fresh corps members deployed to Rivers for NYSC appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.Port Harcourt · Port Harcourt Read Article

Rivers: No King Lasts Forever, My Victory Will Come – Fubara

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has declared that no king lasts forever. Speaking at a gathering in Bonny, Fubara declared that his victory will come back to him at the end of the day. He stressed that he does not consider himself to be losing anything, noting that God has kept him standing. “Everybody will not appreciate your style but when you know that what you are doing is right, you are sure that in 25 to 30 years,…Unrest · Port Harcourt See the Story

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