By Marcus Nkire A former Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen Anyim Pius Anyim has directed a brewing vim of disappointment towards corruption and it’s negative influence on national productivity and steady growth in the country. Speaking during his keynote address at the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria’s (FFDGN) 4th…
By David Okechukwu A high-powered delegation of political figures from Abia State led by Chief. Theo Nkire, met in Abuja yesterday to further push for the long awaited creation of Aba State from the south-east zone. The strategic meeting, held at the residence of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe reignited the decades-old agitation that dates back to…
By Marcus NkireOctober 2025 In a major political shake-up that has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political spectrum, the governors of Enugu and Bayelsa States have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a move analysts say could significantly alter the balance of power ahead of the 2027…
By Marcus Nkire | October 15, 2025 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has reportedly resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports by Arise Television, Diri defected alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The development comes less than 24…
By Bola Dedeji …Advises Tinubu to make deal A former ally and confidant of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Chief Sam Nkire has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do what he can to bring back Kwankwaso to the ruling party, in other to further ensure his victory in the next presidential election. In a statement to…
By James Audu Nkire says APC was built on a solid foundation that cannot be threatened by newcomers. A pioneer member of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire has disagreed with those who fear that decamping politicians from other political parties to the APC, might become a source of…
By Rotimi James A seasoned political party administrator and former National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Alliance PPA, Chief Sam Nkire, has advised the opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu to: “postpone the intended political fight to another day”. In an interview with The New Outlook, Chief Nkire who began as the pioneer National Secretary…
By Rotimi James A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire, has further called on members of his party to continue to attract like-minded members of the opposition to APC. In the aftermath of the recent and hugely successful National Summit of the APC held at the Presidential Villa, Chief Nkire reminded…
By James Audu Amidst the spate of carpet crossings by opposition bigwigs and their followers, an All Progressives Congress APC bigwig, Chief Sam Nkire, has predicted victory and strength for democracy and the ruling party, APC in the next general elections. Rather than disintegrate and weaken, the APC chieftain said the calibre and quality of…
By James Audu Former leader of Abia State All Progressives Congress APC Caucus, Chief Sam Nkire has commended the working relationship between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Ben Kalu. According to Chief Nkire, for the Speaker to describe his Deputy as, “dependable partner, reliable copilot in the affairs…
