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Wike Declares No Rivers Victory Without His Camp

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asserts his political structure is key to winning Rivers elections, dismisses Fubara's APC leadership claim, and denies Makinde's 2027 plot allegation. Read the full details.

Wike Denies Pledging to 'Hold Down' PDP for Tinubu

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike refutes Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's allegation that he promised to suppress the PDP for President Tinubu's re-election. Get the full details and political fallout here.

Wike: Joining APC No Guarantee for 2027 Ticket

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns Governor Fubara and new defectors that professing loyalty to Tinubu and APC does not guarantee automatic re-election tickets for 2027. Read the full story.

Wike: Full Politics Resumes January 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces a return to full-scale political activity in January 2026, questioning the loyalty of new pro-Tinubu voices and hinting at a rift with Rivers Governor Fubara.

Wike: I'm Nigeria's Second Most Abused Politician

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares himself the second most abused politician in Nigeria after President Tinubu, amidst renewed political tensions in Rivers State. Read the full details.

APC Predicts More Defections, Courts Rivers Voters

APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru forecasts further political defections to the ruling party. He urges Rivers State voters to support APC to consolidate development, following the defection of Governor Fubara, two senators, and six lawmakers.

Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow

The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.

Fubara's APC Defection Reshapes Rivers Politics

Governor Siminalayi Fubara's defection to the APC alters Rivers State's political landscape. Is it a path to peace or a strategic move to sideline Nyesom Wike? Read our analysis.

Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State

The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.

Fubara Reveals Why He Dumped PDP for APC

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara details his defection to the APC, citing gratitude to President Tinubu and a desire to develop the state. Full story inside.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling

The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC

Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.

Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC

Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.

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