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Governor Fubara Woos Investors with Vast Opportunities in Rivers State
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made a passionate appeal to investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities available in the state, particularly in the marine and blue economy, agriculture, hospitality and tourism, health, transportation, and other … Continue Reading
Amaewhule-led Rivers assembly stops Fubara from spending
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has taken a drastic step to ensure that Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents the 2024 budget to the lawmakers. In a move to enforce compliance, the assembly has shut … Continue Reading
Troubled Rivers: Latest Updates From Rivers State House of Assembly
As political chaos in Rivers state continuous, below are curated updates from the Rivers State Assembly activities for the week by REPORT AFRIQUE’s correspondent in Port Harcourt.
Rivers Assembly Confirms New Commissioner
On Monday, … Continue Reading
Rivers crisis: Wike’s kinsmen declare support for governor Fubara
The Ikwerre ethnic nationality has declared its unalloyed support for the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amidst ongoing political tensions in the state. The declaration was made by the President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide, Eze Barrister Godspower Onuekwa, who … Continue Reading
Rivers Crisis: Amaewhule-Led House Gives Fubara 7-Day Ultimatum To Re-Present 2024 Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly, headed by Martin Amaewhule, has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 7-day deadline to re-submit the 2024 budget to the House.
This development comes after the Amaewhule-led Assembly held its first sitting on Monday, … Continue Reading
CHOLERA: NDDC’s Comprehensive Strategy to Curb Spread in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at curbing the spread of cholera across communities in the Niger Delta.
Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of NDDC, outlined these crucial initiatives during a recent address in Port … Continue Reading
Rivers LGA Chairman Announces Student Bursary Payment
In a move to support students from the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) in tertiary institutions, Pastor Princewill Ejekwe, the Chairman Caretaker Committee (CTC) of ONELGA, has announced the commencement of the process to pay bursaries to eligible … Continue Reading
June 7: Police warns public Of possible secret cult initiations in schools nationwide
The Rivers State Police Command has issued a warning to the public about potential cult-related activities planned across the country, particularly in institutions of higher learning. According to intelligence reports, the Neo-Black Movement (NBM), also known as Aiye or … Continue Reading
Fresh Oil Spill Hits ogoni Community, Residents Cry Out for Help
A recent oil spill has ravaged farmlands and rivers in the Bodo community in Rivers State, leaving residents reeling in shock. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 4th, when a pipeline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company ruptured, spewing oil … Continue Reading
Rivers State Assembly Heads To Supreme Court Over Amaewhule-Led Lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly has decided to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the jurisdiction of the Rivers State High Court to hear the matter on suit number PHC/1512/CS/2024, describing it as a miscarriage of justice.
Speaker … Continue Reading