Politics
Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara Reveals Turning Down ₦250 Million Bribe
In a recent interview, former Senate President Adolphus Wabara disclosed that he rejected a ₦250 million bribe intended to secure his support for the controversial third-term agenda for then-President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2006.
Wabara recounted how the bribe was delivered at 1:30 a.m. in a black G-Wagon, emphasizing that his Soviet Union education, which ingrained a strong disdain for corruption, influenced his decision.
He also criticized current political leaders for using poverty as a tool to manipulate and control the electorate.
Politics
APP Chairmanship Candidate Commends RSIEC After Voting in Port Harcourt LGA
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Port Harcourt LGA and Chairmanship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) expressed satisfaction with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) after casting his vote. He praised the smooth and organized voting process at Ward 18, units 14 and 15. His commendation of RSIEC signals confidence in the electoral body’s conduct during the local government elections, reinforcing hopes for a credible and transparent outcome.
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Explosion reportedly rocks APC secretariat in Rivers, hours before local government elections
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated local government elections in Rivers State, reports have emerged of an explosion at the APC secretariat. The incident is raising concerns about potential disruptions to the electoral process, sparking fears about voter safety and election security. Details of the cause of the explosion and any casualties remain unclear, but it has certainly heightened tensions ahead of the polls.
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January 1966 Coup Was A Preemptive Measure Against Northern Influence
Chief Chuks Iloegbunam, former Chief of Staff to Governor Peter Obi, revealed that the January 1966 coup was primarily executed to prevent a coup planned by Northern officers. Iloegbunam’s perspective adds depth to the historical narrative, suggesting that the motivation was to preempt a power shift that could destabilize the nation. This assertion challenges the commonly held view of the 1966 coup as a purely Igbo-led uprising, proposing instead that it was a defensive measure to maintain stability in Nigeria.
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