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The Rivers State Women Association of Nigeria (RIVSWAN) has condemned what it described as an “unwarranted and malicious attack” by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against former First Lady of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi. The group, through its acting president, Ichechi Welendu, was reacting to a recent claim made by the FCT Minister on a national television programme, where he alleged that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was paying Dame Amaechi ₦4 billion monthly to train Niger Delta women. In a strongly worded statement, RIVSWAN described Wike’s claims as “baseless falsehoods driven by bitterness,…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appealed to the Federal Government to release the report of the forensic audit carried out on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Wike made the call during an interview on Politics Today on Friday, while speaking on the performance of a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, as a Minister of Transport under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He claimed the report was shelved to protect those who might be indicted in any form of fraud. The forensic audit initiated by the Federal Government in 2021 investigated…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said that the review of the 1999 Constitution being embarked upon by the National Assembly will guarantee the evolution of a more just, united, and forward-looking federation. Akpabio made the remarks while declaring open the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The exercise is expected to be held simultaneously in five geopolitical zones across the country. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/Communication to the President of the Senate, Anietie Ekong, quoted Senator Akpabio as saying, “Today’s event is not…
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has berated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying that he does not know why Wike disrespects him. Amaechi, who disclosed this on Politics Today on Thursday, dared the minister to take a walk with him from Abuja to Port Harcourt to prove his popularity. He said, “Let the Minister of the FCT come, let’s take a walk from the airport to Port Harcourt, no police, no army, nothing, just the two of us. “I don’t know why he doesn’t respect people like us; I am older. I brought him…
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is frustrating the efforts of opposition political parties to form a formidable force against the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. Amaechi, a former Minister of Transport and a member of the opposition coalition on the platform of the African Democratic Party, stated this on Politics Today on Thursday. “Every member of the opposition who belongs to the coalition is a member of the ADC. Are we stopping at that? The answer is no. I head a committee with the mandate of…
Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives from Akwa Ibom have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Unyime Idem, representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency; Martins Esin, representing Mbo/Okobo/Oron/Udung Uko/Urue Offong Oruko federal constituency; and Paul Ekpo who represents Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency. Others are Uduak Odudoh, the lawmaker representing Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo federal constituency; Okpolupm Etteh, representing Eket/Esit Eket/Ibeno/Onna federal constituency, and Ime Okon, representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, lawmaker representing Ikono/Ini federal constituency of Akwa Ibom, also defected from the YPP to APC. Their defection…
Former ADC Presidential candidate Kachikwu has dismissed appointment of David Mark as interim chairman, accusing Atiku’s allies of “backdoor” politics The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has reacted strongly to the announcement of former Senate President David Mark as interim chairman of the ADC, describing the development as a “dramedy” orchestrated by allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement titled “David Mark Appointed as ADC Interim Chairman – My Response”, Kachikwu rejected what he called a “takeover of the national leadership” of the party, insisting that those behind the move lacked…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is behind allegations that he allocated choice plots of land to his children in exclusive parts of Abuja. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike dismissed the accusation as futile blackmail. Wike’s aide, who described the allegation as sponsored, insisted that no land had been allocated to any of his children in the FCT. The statement said, in veiled reference to Atiku, “Let that fellow from Adamawa State, who is struggling to get…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a significant move to empower youths and promote sustainable development across the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, officially launched its Technical Skills Training Program at De Lasmall Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Executive Director of Projects, Sir Victor Antai, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, declared the program open on behalf of the Commission’s leadership. In his speech delivered at the opening ceremony, Sir Victor conveyed the warm regards and full support of the NDDC MD/CEO, Dr.…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed critics who insist the President Tinubu administration is underperforming, saying such people are “politically expired” and blind to ongoing progress. Speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off and commissioning of road projects in the Ushafa-Bwari area of Abuja, Wike aimed at long-time political critics who, he claimed, had drifted across multiple parties since 1999, yet still fail to acknowledge progress. “Let them hear. Let those who don’t have vision, who are politically expired, and those who, since 1999, have belonged to over 10 political parties — let them see what…