North-East Governors Warn Of Looming Humanitarian And Economic Crises
North-East governors have raised concerns over floods, insecurity, and rising farm costs, urging urgent federal intervention
North-East governors have raised concerns over floods, insecurity, and rising farm costs, urging urgent federal intervention
Wike says Rivers’ emergency rule would end September 18 as residents witnessed peaceful local government polls amid low voter turnout.
Rivers administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has hailed local government elections as peaceful, and a decisive step toward restoring grassroots democratic governance.
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Peter Obi has criticised increase in passport fees, saying costs now exceed workers’ wages and worsen hardship for Nigerians.
Farouk Aliyu has insisted that governance is determined by all Nigerians, not politicians, emphasising citizens’ choice and responsibility.
At NNPP NEC meeting in Abuja, Kwankwaso debunked defection rumours, stressing unity, party supremacy, and collective 2027 negotiations.
Atiku urged mandatory BVAS, electronic result transmission, and judicial reforms, as he gifted Yola property to ADC.
INEC has dismissed ADC’s claims of inflated Osun CVR figures, insisting the voter registration data remains accurate and transparent.
Bode George has cautioned that extending the state of emergency in Rivers beyond September 18 could lead to a major crisis.
Anambra North Labour Party lawmakers have shown support for the suspended assembly member, stating the decision was premature and unjustified.
PDP chieftain Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim says zoning the presidency is unconstitutional, stressing that Nigerians want competence over region.
ADC denies internal crisis, says Bala’s claims baseless, urges urgent state of emergency to stop Zamfara killings.
Sly Ezokenwa insists August 16 election in Anambra was seamless, credible, and says opposition parties lack structure and credible candidates.
Tensions rise as the Edo Assembly and NLC disagree over the planned inauguration of the state caretaker committee.
Bala Mohammed supports southern zoning, Moro admits Atiku’s candidacy cost PDP 2023, while Ortom ties support to candidate.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan advocates for electoral reform in Nigeria to deepen democracy, accountability, and inclusion.
PDP Reps Caucus are demanding that Tinubu release Osun LG funds, describing the withholding as illegal and undemocratic.
Anambra Assembly has suspended Ayamelum lawmaker Bernard Udemezue for three months after he revealed ₦10m constituency project funds.
PDP chieftain Femi Babalola says Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde is qualified to clinch the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.
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