…Dismisses rumours about appointment by Tinubu Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, has said that he was given a hero’s reception after handing over as governor, because of his exceptional performance in eight years as Governor of Rivers State. While speaking in an interview with journalists on Tuesday, Wike noted that the reception he received from his kinsmen and Rivers people after he handed over was an appreciation for his excellent performance....

The Progressive Governors Forum has resolved to back Tajudern Abbas and Benjamin Kalu for the Speakership and Deputy Speakership positions of the upcoming 10th House of Representatives. Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the Forum, and Governor of Imo State disclosed this at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja when he hosted the campaign team of the Abbas/Kalu joint ticket. Uzodinma said the Governors would ensure that the party’s preference of presiding officers for the House...

Enugu on Monday was a ghost town as residents stayed at home for fear of attack by unknown gunmen striking out in forceful enforcement of the order. Despite the Enugu State Government and security agencies’ assurances of detailed plans to secure lives and properties of residents, schools, parks, markets and shops were under locks contrary to the state government’s order on Friday. Unlike other Mondays, 5th June was exceptional as the level of compliance increased...

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has suspended its 12-day strike after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, though with a caveat to review it after 21 days. JOHESU in a statement signed by Mathew Ajurotu, its acting National Secretary, stated that JOHESU called off its strike after a one-hour meeting with President Bola Tinubu who promised to respond to the union’s demands after due consultation. The health workers union was reportedly to have said...