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Rivers Crisis Deepens As PANDEF Steps In To Halt Wike–Fubara Political Showdown.
According to Nivo News, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has stepped into the escalating political tension in Rivers State, calling on all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritise peace for the stability of the state and the wider Niger Delta region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The socio-political group expressed concern that the ongoing disagreement involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the Rivers State House of Assembly could spiral into widespread disorder if not urgently addressed.
In response to the growing crisis, PANDEF’s Board of Trustees and National Executive Committee convened on Friday and announced the formation of a seven-member reconciliation committee tasked with mediating and resolving the impasse. The committee is chaired by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi, with Senator Obende Domingo serving as vice chairman. Other members include Chief Essien Nduese, Dr Timiebi Koripamo-Agari, Chief Mike Ejiofor, Mrs Nella Rabana-Andem (SAN), while Prince Godwin Okotie, PANDEF’s Deputy National Secretary, will act as secretary.
In a joint statement signed by the forum’s leaders, Alfred Diete-Spiff and Victor Attah, co-chairmen of the Board of Trustees, alongside National Chairman Godknows Igali, PANDEF described the situation in Rivers State as deeply troubling. The group warned that recent political developments had deteriorated to the point where the Rivers State House of Assembly had initiated impeachment proceedings against both the governor and his deputy.
PANDEF stressed that such actions pose a serious threat to peace and constitutional order, noting that Rivers State holds strategic importance not only to the Niger Delta but also to Nigeria’s political stability and economic wellbeing. The forum reiterated its non-partisan posture, describing itself as a unifying platform for the South-South region, and urged all political actors to embrace dialogue, tolerance and compromise.
The group appealed to stakeholders to place the welfare of Rivers State residents above political interests, highlighting the need to protect the interests of the Niger Delta, Nigeria at large, and the expatriate community living in the state. While acknowledging the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, elders of Rivers State and other concerned Nigerians toward peace, PANDEF called on all parties to cooperate fully with the reconciliation committee to achieve a fair, peaceful and lasting resolution to the crisis.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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