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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
Remi Tinubu donates 2,400 bags of rice to vulnerable Rivers households
The wife of the Rivers State Governor, Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a massive food support package to vulnerable and underprivileged residents in the state’s 23 local government areas. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Food Security … Continue Reading
Rivers announces date for local Government elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced that the 2024 Local Government Elections will take place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. This development comes amidst a lingering crisis in the state’s local government administration, which has been marred … Continue Reading
Why Every President is Interested in Who Becomes Rivers Governor – Princewill
In a recent interview, former governorship candidate and political stalwart, Tonye Princewill, spoke on the political crisis in Rivers State and why every President is interested in who becomes the state’s governor. According to Princewill, the president’s interest in Rivers … Continue Reading
Cholera outbreak in Rivers State leaves two dead, 16 survivors
Rivers State has been hit by a cholera outbreak, which has claimed the lives of two people and left 16 others affected. The incident occurred in three communities within the Andoni Local Government Area of the state.
According to … Continue Reading
Patience Jonathan Calls for Peace Amid Rivers State Crisis
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has called for peace in Rivers State amid ongoing conflicts.
Speaking at the 60th anniversary of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) international colloquium in Abuja on Thursday, Jonathan urged the conflicting … Continue Reading
Police Declare Governor Fubara’s Supporter ‘General Asabuja’ Wanted Amid Rivers Crisis
Amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, the state police have declared Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, a former Niger Delta militant leader and supporter of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, wanted.
Asabuja has appeared in several viral videos making strong statements … Continue Reading
Gunmen abduct Rivers monarch’s police orderly and driver
A disturbing incident has unfolded in Rivers State, as unidentified gunmen kidnapped a police orderly and driver attached to a respected traditional ruler in the state. The victims, who were abducted from the residence of His Royal Highness (HRH) … Continue Reading
Organised Labour Demands Police Exit from Rivers State Local Councils
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have condemned the occupation of 23 local government secretariats in Rivers State by the Nigerian police.
They have called on Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to immediately … Continue Reading
Governor Fubara Dumps Rivers Traditional Council Chairman, Appoints New Head
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced a change in leadership at the State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers. In a meeting with the traditional rulers at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Fubara revealed that Eze Sergeant Awuse has … Continue Reading