BREAKING: Panic as Explosion Rocks APC Secretariat in Rivers Before LG Election

Suspected arsonists attacked the Rivers State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, October 5. The explosives damaged the main gate, security house, and parts of an adjoining building.

According to Leadership, a video circulating on social media showed the destruction, which is suspected to have been caused by dynamites.

APC caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s supporters of the attack. Okocha stated that the second attempt to set the office ablaze was foiled by security.

This incident comes after the APC announced its boycott of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday.

Ironically, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron, also withdrew from the election, citing unknown reasons.

There has been tension in Rivers ahead of the local government elections in Rivers state with several court injunctions against the process.

Source: TheTalk.NG

Anxiety in Rivers as LG Elections Hold in Jigawa, Benue, Akwa Ibom (Live Updates)

The Supreme Court’s declaration of autonomy for local governments in Nigeria has led to governors conducting local government elections in their states, including four states: Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Benue, and Jigawa. There is a special focus in Rivers, where the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the ruling party in the state, withdrew from participation. The party ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

FULL LIST: Top Northern Powers Recently Accused of Sponsoring Bandits

Nigeria’s insecurity challenges have spanned decades, particularly in the country’s northern region. While the northeast is still in the grip of the Boko Haram terrorist group, the northwest is facing the menace of banditry and kidnapping. As the security agencies continue to confront the national challenge, some northern political figures have been accused of being ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

List of States Where Local Govt Elections Will Hold Today

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events While the attention of many Nigerians will be on the local government elections in Rivers state, other states are also holding their LG polls today, Saturday, October 5. Eligible voters in Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom, and Jigawa states ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

“Unwarranted Outburst”: Police React To Governor Fubara’s Allegation Of Invading RSIEC Facilities

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has lambasted Governor Sim Fubara for accusing the police of invading the office of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The police said the officers were sent to provide overnight security ... Read more Continue reading here ▶

Amid Cabinet Reshuffle Talks, Tinubu told to Immediately Sack Prominent Minister, Details Emerge

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has called for the immediate dismissal of Heineken Lokpobiri, the minister of state for petroleum resources (oil) Ayodele’s call comes following the high price of fuel in Nigeria, which the cleric predicted would further rise The outspoken preacher held that Lokpobiri’s alleged inability to effectively manage Nigeria’s oil resources led to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶