Politics
Bayelsa Community Laud PDP, APC Over Peaceful Guber Poll
The Otuokpoti community in Ogbia Council Area of Bayelsa State has commended party faithful and supporters of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the community for their peaceful disposition during the recent governorship election in the state.
Acting paramount ruler of the community, Chief Rescue Orisa Abi, gave the commendation while speaking with Newsmen on a fact finding tour of selected communities within Yenagoa and neighbouring Ogbia Local Government Areas to ascertain the aftermath of the governorship election in densely populated suburban communities of the state.
He said the community which boasts of indigenes holding both state and federal government appointments from both the APC and the PDP, was very peaceful unlike some other where political rivalry was said to have led to disorder and chaos during the November 11th governorship election.
The royal father cautioned against electoral violence and youth restiveness, while also calling on the people of the community from either political divides to cooperate with the declared winner of the polls, the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri to move the state forward.
“Our community was very peaceful before, during and after the governorship elections of November 11, 2023. Though in this community we’ve politicians from both the PDP and APC who have federal and state appointments.
“We asked the town crier to proclaim round- the-community to tell both indigenes and non-indigenes who don’t have their permanent voters card or who don’t have anything to do with the elections to steer-clear of polling units and booths to avoid trouble.
“We also told the Divisional Police officer of the Ogbia West Police Division which is located here in this community to cooperate as usual with the community and other stakeholders to ensure a hitch-free exercise during the election”, he said.
“However, our major concern now is that after the peaceful elections in the community, we’d be celebrating our annual ‘Eyal Izo-Ogua’ (Shore erosion protection festival) from November 26th, 2023. But as we celebrate, I’d like to again call on the attention of the Government and other well-meaning individuals to come to our aide as sections of the old constructed erosion control works in the community have started eroding away”, the monarch added.
By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa
Politics
Gov Alia Appoints TuFace As Adviser

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as TuFace, as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach.
In a viral video on Wednesday, Governor Alia praised TuFace for all the support towards his administration.
The Governor stated that TuFace can do more.
He stated, “On behalf of the Benue State Government and our very good people, we want to give you some more responsibility plus the ones you have been doing because you have the capacity to do some more and help us chart a way forward to improve other people’s lives and to gain more from your wisdom and advice as well.
“So, I’m pleased to announce that we will make you a Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach.”
Politics
Oborevwori, Okowa Dump PDP For APC

Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The announcement was made following a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba on Wednesday.
The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development in a telephone conversation with The Tide’s source.
Similarly, the defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced on Wednesday in Asaba by Senator James Manager, following a meeting that lasted over six hours at the Government House.
Senator Manager said all PDP members in the State, including the Governor, former Governor Okowa, the Speaker, the state party chairman, and all local government chairmen, had agreed to join the APC.
“We cannot continue to be in a sinking boat,” he said.
The decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders and was made in the interest of Delta State’s long-term development.
Governor Oborevwori, who won the 2023 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received by senior APC officials in what political analysts are already describing as a strategic realignment with far-reaching implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Politics
Speakers Conference Tasks FG, Governors On Wanton Killings
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger State and most recently, Kwara State, calling on the federal and state governments to take urgent steps to stem the tide.
Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin, stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Rt Hon. Ogundoyin, who is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, said the gruesome killings had led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“While we acknowledge that defence and national security fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government, we must stress that every level of government bears responsibility for the security and welfare of the people. State governors, in particular, must rise to the occasion and fully understand that governance is not limited to road construction and ceremonial functions. True governance is rooted in the protection of lives, the preservation of order, and the alleviation of suffering,” he said.
He called on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models.
According to him, States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
The conference also urged the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
“Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time.
“The Conference of Speakers affirms its commitment to supporting all legislative actions necessary to restore security, promote justice, and foster inclusive governance across the country. The killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Kwara, and any part of Nigeria must not be allowed to continue unchecked. Justice must prevail, and peace must be restored.
“Let it be known: the safety, dignity, and well-being of every Nigerian must remain the top priority of all arms and levels of government,” Rt Hon. Ogundoyin said.
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