Rivers State

The House of Representatives approved penalties of up to two years imprisonment and N10 million fines for dual party membership, even as three opposition senators cited internal crises to justify defecting to the ruling party.

President Tinubu's signing of the Electoral Bill 2026 and high-profile corruption trials are reshaping Nigeria's political terrain as states navigate succession planning and zoning debates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Senator Ipalibo Banigo's defection from PDP to APC highlights Nigeria's opposition party crisis as internal factions hold emergency meetings and party leaders predict returning defectors.

Nigeria's ruling APC gains a Rivers State senator from the opposition PDP while President Tinubu nominates tax reform architect Taiwo Oyedele for ministerial confirmation, signaling continued political realignment.

A series of incidents involving military detentions, missing engineers, and violent attacks on security personnel highlight growing concerns about accountability and civilian safety in Nigeria's security apparatus.

The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun screening nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while a prominent pastor publicly recounted providing spiritual backing to former Governor Nyesom Wike's election campaigns.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has removed several allies from his administration as part of a renewed peace agreement with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, while opposition parties demand fresh amendments to Nigeria's Electoral Act 2026.

The World Health Organisation has initiated a comprehensive health study in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to investigate disease prevalence linked to prolonged hydrocarbon exposure, implementing a key recommendation from the 2011 UNEP environmental assessment.

The Federal Government pledges accelerated development in the Northeast zone while Aba Power delivers electricity to Rivers State communities for the first time in a decade, highlighting Nigeria's infrastructure challenges.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress has strengthened its political foothold through successful by-elections in Kano and Rivers states, while completing internal congresses in Katsina without disputes, signaling organizational cohesion ahead of future electoral contests.

The All Progressives Congress won uncontested victories in Kano and Rivers state assembly by-elections after major opposition parties boycotted polls citing irregularities and violence fears, raising fresh concerns about Nigeria's democratic processes.

Major opposition parties withdrew from Kano State by-elections citing irregularities and violence fears, allowing the APC to win uncontested seats in Kano and Rivers assemblies amid growing concerns over Nigeria's electoral conduct.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress conducted peaceful local government congresses across Delta and Ondo states while securing both seats in Rivers State Assembly by-elections, strengthening its organizational capacity ahead of future electoral contests.

Major opposition parties were excluded from ballot papers in Kano State's legislative by-election on Saturday, while Rivers State completed voting in a separate constituency race amid reports of peaceful proceedings.

By-elections in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies proceeded without major incidents, according to INEC officials, as the state's political landscape continues to navigate intense partisan rivalries.