THE NIGERIAN ARMY PLANS TO RECRUIT 24,000 NEW SOLDIERS. - CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, REVEALED

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Hon. Victor Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-South, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State would need the backing of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to secure any political victory in the state. Giadom made the remark on Tuesday during Wike’s “Thank You” visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area in Rivers State. He described Wike as a formidable and dependable force in Rivers politics, assuring the minister that no political opposition could challenge his influence in Gokana. “I assure you, on behalf of my people, that Gokana stands firmly with Wike and President Bola Tinubu. There is no other political force in Gokana apart from you,” Giadom said. According to him, Gokana remains inaccessible to any political contender without Wike’s support, stressing that even Governor Fubara would have to seek Wike’s endorsement to win in the area. Also speaking at the event, ...

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Wike says he’ll be buried politically if Fubara secures second term Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says his political career would be ruined if Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, secures a second term. Speaking on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika LGA of Rivers state, Wike said a decision has been made on Fubara’s second term ambition. “We have made a decision as far as Tinubu is concerned. The other one [Fubara] — no way. Because if we make another mistake, then we will go and bury ourselves politically. I will not allow myself to be buried. I will not allow that mistake again,” he said. “So everybody should know we have made a decision.”

Hon. Prince John has called on the people of Rivers State to remain vigilant against individuals promoting tribal politics across the various local government areas. He emphasized that Rivers State is a united entity, irrespective of ethnic or cultural backgrounds. According to him, the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has continued to demonstrate inclusive leadership by carrying everyone along and ensuring that all groups are recognized as relevant stakeholders in the governance of the state.

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