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Wike Is 001 Of Tinubu’s Political Family In Rivers – Magnus Abe Declares.
According to Nivo News, former Senator Magnus Abe has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his appointment as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), describing the decision as a testament to the President’s leadership philosophy built on loyalty, competence and purposeful governance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a personal statement released on Tuesday, Abe likened Tinubu’s leadership to that of a father whose influence may not always be visible but is deeply felt by those who believe in him. He recalled a past radio encounter in Port Harcourt where a caller once questioned his unwavering support for Tinubu despite not receiving any personal benefit, stressing that his loyalty was never driven by expectations of reward.
Abe explained that his confidence in Tinubu stemmed from a strong conviction that the President would govern differently from his predecessors and place Nigeria on a better path. He noted that recent policy outcomes and economic indicators are beginning to reflect that vision, reinforcing his belief that the country is moving in the right direction.
According to him, his appointment to head the NUPRC is not merely a personal milestone but further evidence of the President’s commitment to rewarding loyalty and promoting competence. He said the decision reaffirmed why many supporters have stood by Tinubu over the years and why more Nigerians are now aligning with his leadership.
The former lawmaker dismissed claims that Nigeria is sliding into a one-party system, arguing instead that the growing support for Tinubu is rooted in trust and confidence in his leadership. He described the President as a leader who values genuine loyalty and consistently elevates capable individuals, declaring his continued allegiance to Tinubu.
Abe also paid glowing tribute to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, whom he described as the “001 of the Tinubu political family in Rivers State.” He credited Wike with playing a decisive role in securing Rivers State for Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress during what he described as one of the most challenging elections in the country’s history.
He further praised Wike for reshaping the political structure in Rivers into what he called a unique and inclusive coalition, known as the Renewed Hope Family, which he said continues to drive political success in the state. Abe expressed gratitude for life and good health, attributing his ability to serve to divine grace, and urged Nigerians to remain resilient, support ongoing reforms, fulfill civic duties such as tax payments, and stay hopeful about the nation’s future.
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Infrastructure as a Priority: President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasized that infrastructure is the essential foundation of his administration’s goal of fostering national prosperity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Significance of the New Interchange: During the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection connecting Jahi and Gwarimpa, the President described the project as a move toward “freedom of movement” that eliminates chronic traffic gridlock and saves time, fuel, and economic resources.
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Broad Benefits: The President noted that this connection will improve security by removing the congestion that previously hindered movement, while also helping workers return home faster.
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Renewed Hope Agenda: Framing roads as the “arteries of a nation,” the President explained that his administration’s agenda focuses on building critical infrastructure to unlock economic potential and allow Nigerians to thrive.
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National Outlook: Asserting that Nigeria is “not beyond redemption,” the President pointed to the successful completion of the Jahi-Gwarimpa interchange as evidence that focused leadership and political will can deliver results.
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Call for Tax Compliance: Finally, the President urged all Nigerians and FCT residents to diligently pay their taxes and levies, noting that these contributions are vital for the government to undertake further development projects.
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Staff Suspension: INEC has suspended an electoral officer suspected of being involved in the unauthorized release of voter information.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Breach: The issue emerged after voter registration details for actor and politician Emeka Ike were circulated publicly during a dispute related to a political party primary in the Federal Capital Territory.
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Infrastructure Integrity: Preliminary investigations conducted by the commission concluded that there was no hack of its ICT infrastructure, nor was there a broader breach of the national voter register.
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Method of Access: The data was reportedly accessed through authorized credentials held by a staff member participating in the Continuous Voter Registration process.
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Status of Investigations: INEC confirmed that the involved officer was immediately suspended and removed from their duties pending the conclusion of further investigations.
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Collaboration with Authorities: INEC has finished its internal probe and referred the case to the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and data protection regulators.
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Limited Impact: The commission emphasized that the incident was isolated to a single voter record and did not compromise the data of its more than 90 million registered voters.
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Commitment to Security: Moving forward, INEC intends to enhance its data protection protocols and collaborate with security agencies, civil society organizations, and regulators to ensure the safety of citizens’ personal information.
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Case Adjournment: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the hearing of an appeal regarding the potential deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Procedural Delay: The court moved the hearing date from June 25 to allow the involved parties sufficient time to file and exchange their briefs of argument.
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Reasoning for New Date: Although Accord Party counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), requested a three-day window to file, Justice Abubakar Mohammed explained that the panel’s upcoming official commitments necessitated selecting July 7 as the earliest available date.
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Background of the Dispute: The appeal follows a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for allegedly failing to meet constitutional performance benchmarks.
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INEC’s Position: INEC has challenged this deregistration order, arguing that these parties met the necessary constitutional thresholds by securing elective positions in previous elections and providing certificates of return as evidence.
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Stay of Execution: On June 16, the Court of Appeal previously ordered a stay of execution on the Federal High Court’s judgment, preventing INEC from proceeding with the deregistration until the current appeal is decided.
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Procedural Criticism: The appellate court had previously criticized Justice Lifu for ignoring an earlier order to suspend proceedings, noting that such an action undermined the established hierarchy of the courts.
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Origin of the Suit: The original legal challenge was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, who argued that these specific parties failed to meet the electoral performance standards required by the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act.
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