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The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has announced plans to mobilize Nigerians for a peaceful protest on October 1st, 2024.

The celebrations marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary commenced on Sunday with an inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja.

In a recent development within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has reportedly taken legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC), the Governors Forum, and other party bodies in a bid to secure control of the Rivers State PDP structure. 

In a recent interview with Arise Television, Umar Sani, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), spoke about the political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike. 

  Wike reportedly mocked Fubara and his allies for considering joining the Action People’s Party (APP) for the upcoming local elections. 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remarked that individuals who seek recognition by making noise have “lost it,” in what appears to be a reference to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

According to a report from VANGUARD news. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reiterated his firm stance against political interference in the affairs of Rivers State. 

 According to a report from The Punch, Seventeen state governors have established committees to oversee the implementation of the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers, signaling good news for employees across the country.

The Federal High Court in Rivers State has affirmed that the local government elections scheduled for October 5th, 2024, will proceed as planned. Justice I.P.C Igwe delivered the judgment in a case involving the Action Peoples Party (APP) and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Rivers State Government, and the Governor of Rivers State.

Governor Sim Fubara recently responded to comments made by former Governor Nyesom Wike against Senator John Mbata at an event in Rivers State.

American singer, songwriter and actor, Kris Kristofferson has been confirmed dead at the age of 88.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has released a list of non-negotiable demands to President Bola Tinubu’s government ahead of  #FearlessInOctober mass protest.  

  A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan has revealed which zone will produce the next chairman of the party.  

Prince Mathew Kolawole has begged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu more time.  

  N15m Bribery Allegation: Activist VeryDarkMan apologizes to lawyer Femi Falana

  The crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was noticeably absent at the National Assembly on Monday, September 30, 2024, despite a request from the lower chamber.

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on Sunday, September 29, said that over 40 percent of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily.

Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South lamented Nigeria’s persistent corruption problem, criticizing the culture of celebrating individuals who embezzle public funds. 

  Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant on Digital Media and Strategy to former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, criticized governors associating with Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, calling them traitors within the party. 

Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. 

The office of the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, located on Osadebe Avenue, Benin, was sealed off by police on Sunday. 

  A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday once again stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has responded to critics of his administration, accusing them of being frustrated with the progress his government has made.

Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has contended that President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory just to punish residents of Rivers State and the FCT for voting against him in the 2023 presidential election.

Rivers Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, said he has approved the construction of an ultra-modern psychiatric hospital in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the State because it will come in handy very soon.⁣

Governor Fubara made the declaration on Sunday in what is believed to be a direct response to his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The look-alike of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu though retired from the banking industry is currently busy writing books, two of which are being used as definitive texts by secondary school students in Lagos and Osun states. 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governors who are supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.

  As the controversy concerning the non payment of Stemco Ltd by the Akwaibom state government continue to linger,the prophet of the nation,the prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Salvation Ministry has issued 61 days ultimatum to the former governor of Akwaibom state,Udom Emmanuel .

  A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State has killed its handler, Babaji Daule.

The Ikuru Town General Assembly in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has suspended its Paramount Ruler, HRM King Aaron Miller Ikuru, over alleged embezzlement of N3 billion meant for community electrification.

 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has once again cautioned politicians against meddling in the affairs of Rivers State, as reported by VANGUARD.

According to Channels Television, former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has hailed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a detribalized Nigerian who has worked tirelessly to foster unity across the country. 

The Government of Edo State has called on the Inspector General of Police to prevent the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, from breaking into the State’s Government House on September 30th.

The Nigerian Army has firmly refuted reports claiming that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, has resigned. On Monday, the Army responded to the false information that circulated widely on social media, categorizing it as fake news.

A former governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 election in Benue State, Mr Ewaoche Benjamin Obe, has been thrown out of his Abuja house after his wife allegedly used the property as collateral for a loan.

THE Director General of the Tinubu Support Organisation for the 2023 polls, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has been given two federal appointments by President Bola Tinubu.

As the leadership tussle between many factions in the Labour Party, LP, in Cross River State persists, the defection of Brian Odey, the lawmaker representing Yala state constituency 1 in the House of Assembly is yet another serious blow that has been dealt on the beleaguered party.

  A Texas-based attorney has announced that he is representing more than 50 people who claim that embattled music executive, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his associates sexually assaulted and abused them.

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, has disclosed that its presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would have been better than President Bola Tinubu.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to commission some newly completed projects at the University of Ilorin during its 39th convocation ceremonies on October 22.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is proud to have made an Ijaw man the governor of Rivers State.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked his successor, Siminalayi Fubara and his camp for resorting to the Action People’s Congress as an alternative political party, saying he will teach them how to play politics.

  The Katsina State Police Command, has assured that it has implemented measures to ensure the planned nationwide Fearless October 1st protest does not descend into chaos.

The newly elected Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Abayomi Tella, says he will ensure the party is rejuvenated, rebuilt, and repositioned for success in the state.

  Governor Seyi Makinde, has begged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike not to set Oyo State on fire.

 In a video covered by Channels Television, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made a bold statement regarding his political trajectory and future plans. 

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, at a grand reception hosted by the Ijaw community, highlighted his extensive political influence, which he emphasized spans both the state and federal levels.

 Popular Yoruba movie actor Tunde Usman, popularly known as Okele, has revealed how he gets different women pregnant, which results in him having different baby mamas, while also stating how he has managed to cope with them and his housewife.

 The Concerned Young Leaders Forum has praised Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.