By Favour Bibaikefie

In a significant political breakthrough, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully mediated a peace accord amongst the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The high-stake reconciliation meeting, held behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marks the end of a two-year political impasse that had threatened governance and stability in one of Nigeria’s key oil-producing states.

Reliable sources revealed that President Tinubu appealed to all stakeholders to prioritize the welfare of the people of Rivers State and shelve their political differences. The outcome is seen as a pivotal point in what had become one of the country’s most turbulent intra-party disputes.

Observers have described the move as both timely and strategic, coming amid heightened extended tensions and uncertainty over the future of the state’s leadership dynamics. The President’s intervention is widely being hailed as a deft show of statesmanship aimed at preserving national cohesion and political order.

While details of the agreement remain under wra, insiders suggests that all parties agreed to together in the interest of peace, progress, and good governance.

This resolution not only signals a new chapter for Rivers State but also reaffirms the central government’s commitment to fostering unity and dialogue amongst the Rivers political class.

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In a remarkable act of kindness, Happy Chuks Onyeamechi, CEO of Hapis International Global Nigeria Limited, has donated ₦200,000 to Deborah Apiapia, a physically challenged POS operator and single mother of two from Bayelsa State, who on Sunday won ₦1 million on the Kestin Pondi Empowerment Show.

According to him, he was deeply touched by her story – a woman who has endured hardship, raising two children alone while running a POS and ogbono business to survive. Deborah’s emotional reaction after being announced as a beneficiary moved many to tears, and her resilience continues to inspire.

This donation from Mr. Onyeamechi reflects the growing impact of the Kestin Pondi Empowerment Show, as more individuals and organizations step forward to support those in need.

The show is a GbaramatuVoice weekly series in which High Chief Engr. Kestin Pondi has continued to show compassion and solidarity for small businesses irrespective of gender, religion, or tribe.

By Divine Perezide

Fresh political developments suggest President Bola Tinubu is contemplating a significant shift in his 2027 re-election strategy, with indications that he may replace Vice President Kashim Shettima with former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, as his running mate.

According to reports by Business Day, this potential move is gaining traction among key figures within the ruling All Progressives this shift was further fueled by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje’s noticeable silence on Shettima during a recent party meeting in Gombe State.

Insiders reveal that negotiations are already underway to reintegrate Kwankwaso into the APC. He has reportedly met with President Tinubu in recent weeks, with strategists within the party viewing his return as a vitalstep towards strengthening the APC’s chances in the upcoming elections.

Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the Néw Nigeria People Party (NNPP) in 2023 and a prominent political figure in Northern Nigeria, especially through his influential Kwankwasiyya movement, holds considerable sway in Kano – a critical state with over 5.9 million registered voters, second only to lagos.

Sources close to the presidency suggest that Tinubu’s team sees Kwankwaso’s popularity in Kano and the wider North-west as a strategic advantage. “He has the influence and voters base the president needs to secure a second term,” one source disclosed emphasising the importance of bringing him on bored early.

Meanwhile, murmurs within the APC indicates that other political heavyweights are also eyeing the Vice President’s seat. Several Northern politicians, including at last least four sitting governors- Mali Mala Buni (Yobe), Muhammad Yahaya (Gombe), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Dikko Radda (Katsina) – as well as lawmakers like House Speaker Tajudeen Abass and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, are believed to be maneuvering behind the scenes for a shot at the vice presidency.

While the ruling party deals with internal recalibration, opposition forces are not resting. Former Presidential contenders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are reportedly in talks to form a united political alliance ahead of 2027. Along with other prominent political actors, the duo is working towards launching a new party The All Democratic launching a new party, the Democratic Alliance (ADA).

This emerging coalition includes powerful figures such as former Senate President David Mark, ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rauf Aregbesola, as well as former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal. A committee has already been formed to oversee the party’s registration with the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signalling a move to challenge Tinubu’s re-election from a united front rather than fragmented opposition platforms.

As Nigeria heads towards another electoral season, both ruling and opposition camps are intensifying efforts to consolidate power, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown in 2027.