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PDP to Seek Fresh Elections for Defected Members in Rivers State House of Assembly

The People Democratic Party (PDP) announced plans to request the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for new elections to replace the 27 members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Rivers State House of Assembly. The defection was triggered by internal party division over the National Secretary position, complicating communications channels. PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, affirmed the party’s commitment to exploring all options to reclaim the seats, emphasizing adherence to the law.
Meanwhile, the APC welcomed the defected lawmakers, describing it as a positive development aligned with the party’s open-door policy. The National Chairman of APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, highlighted the party’s readiness to accept new members contributing to democratic development.
### Civil Society Groups Caution Police Amidst Political Crisis
Rivers Civil Society Groups warned the State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, to remain neutral in the political crisis unfolding in the state. The coalition urged the police not to favor any faction and emphasized adherence to court orders. They expressed concerns about potential unrest and issued a caution to avoid any partisanship, recalling previous incidents of alleged police alignment with lawlessness in 2013.
### Rivers State Executive Council Approves N800 Billion Budget for 2024
The Rivers State Executive Council approved a budget estimate of N800 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget, titled “Budget of Renewed Hope, Consolidation, and Continuity,” allocates N412 billion for capital expenditure and N361 billion for recurrent expenditure. The state government aims to focus on infrastructure, education, health, and security, offering a renewed hope for continual project development and human capital growth. Governor Siminialayi Fubara expressed optimism about the positive impact of the budget on the state.
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Joint patrol team neutralises notorious kidnapper in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralized a notorious kidnapper, identified as Honour, during a security operation in Akwanga Local Government Area.
SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He revealed that the operation, conducted on Friday at about 10:00 p.m., was a joint effort involving the police, the army, and local vigilantes.
According to Nansel, the suspect, who had been on the police wanted list for multiple kidnapping and robbery offences, was intercepted near the Akwanga Central Mosque while riding a motorcycle. He was fatally shot after attempting to evade arrest.
During the operation, security forces recovered a Beretta pistol and 12 rounds of 9mm live ammunition. Meanwhile, one of the suspect’s accomplices escaped with gunshot wounds, prompting a manhunt for his capture.
The deceased was taken to Akwanga General Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed praised the operatives for their professionalism and urged them to sustain their efforts in tackling crime.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, warning criminals to desist from illegal activities or face decisive action.
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