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Magnus Abe clarifies: No personal issues with Fubara amid Rivers crisis
Former Senator Magnus Abe from Rivers South-East clarified that he harbors no personal grievances against State Governor Siminalayi fubara.
Former Senator Magnus Abe from Rivers South-East clarified that he harbors no personal grievances against State Governor Siminalayi fubara.
This statement was made during a gathering with his supporters and party members at his Freedom House office in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Abe emphasized that despite his partnership with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, he did not intend to disrespect Governor Fubara. He expressed his deep admiration for the governor, highlighting that his primary concern was the 27 members of the Rivers House of Assembly who had switched to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He contended that these lawmakers could not be compelled to relinquish their positions simply because they switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Abe drew parallels with his own experience and that of other federal lawmakers who retained their seats until the end of their terms despite changing parties.
He said: “I have nothing but the greatest respect for the governor of Rivers state. He is the governor and we are not members of their party and we are not therefore part of their problem.
“We are members of the APC, the 27 House of Assembly members are members of the APC and so they are our own. We must defend them, we cannot say because they decamped from PDP, they are different APC from our own, that is not how party politics works.
“I decamped to APC from PDP on national television, 11 of us and we didn’t lose our seat. So, we cannot come here today and begin to support people that they should lose their seats because they decamped to our party, we will not do that.
“I have called for peace, negotiation and working together. And as a statesman in Rivers state, I will continue to call for that. I am not going to be uncharitable towards the governor because I am working with the FCT Minister. But I will defend our party and whatever position the party takes I will defend that position.”
Abe went on to praise Wike, referring to him as a strong influence. He emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the state would not have been possible without the support of the FCT minister.
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Rivers Assembly Speaker Accompanies Gov Fubara to Foil Police Plot to Steal Election Materials
Early this morning, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, along with Speaker Victor Oko Jumbo and other state leaders, thwarted an attempt by rogue policemen to steal sensitive election materials.
Early this morning, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, along with Speaker Victor Oko Jumbo and other state leaders, thwarted an attempt by rogue policemen to steal sensitive election materials.
The incident occurred around 1 am when Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) and his team attempted to break into the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office. They aimed to seize materials for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday.
However, vigilant security personnel at the RSIEC office spotted the intruders and raised the alarm. RSIEC staff quickly alerted Governor Fubara, who immediately assembled a rescue team.
The team, which included Speaker Oko-Jumbo, lawmakers, government officials, and political stakeholders, arrived at the RSIEC office and confronted the situation.
This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and the need to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
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Davido has chosen to ignore the taunts directed at him by Wizkid on social media
Wizkid recently criticized Davido on social media, reigniting the feud. This happened after Davido teased his upcoming single. Wizkid’s associate, Black Tycoone, seemingly mocked Wizkid for the delay in his album release.
The rivalry between Wizkid and Davido has been ongoing for a long time.
Wizkid recently criticized Davido on social media, reigniting the feud. This happened after Davido teased his upcoming single. Wizkid’s associate, Black Tycoone, seemingly mocked Wizkid for the delay in his album release.
“Tell your Daddy to drop an album already.”
The singer then took to X (formerly Twitter) to throw shade at Davido’s camp, writing, “P***y boys dropping mid again,” followed by, “Una don tire! Make una go rest small!”
Although he didn’t name Davido directly, fans quickly saw the post as a dig at the “Feel” singer.
One fan, defending Davido, accused Wizkid of using their rivalry to gain attention, tweeting, “So if you no beef @davido, your song won’t sell?”
Wizkid swiftly denied clout-chasing accusations, instead launching a scathing attack on Davido’s talent. “I don’t beef wack niggas! We all know he’s wack! No talent!” he retorted.
Davido, however, remained silent on Wizkid’s jabs, choosing to focus on promoting his other projects across social media.
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Tinubu to Address Nigerians on Independence Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians by 7 a.m. tomorrow, as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians by 7 a.m. tomorrow, as Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day.
The special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Monday.
According to him: “Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast,” Onanuga said.
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