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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
Declare state of emergency in Rivers – APC tells FG
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing a breakdown of law and order. The party’s caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, made the … Continue Reading
Lawmakers Urge Governor Fubara to Charge Ex-LG Chairmen with Treason
Members of the House of Representatives, under the aegis of G-60, have called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to file treason charges against former local government chairmen in the state.
The legislators accused the ex-LG bosses of attempting … Continue Reading
Breaking News: Chaos Erupts at Port Harcourt City Council as Police Clash with Governor Fubara’s Supporters
A tense situation is unfolding at the Port Harcourt City Council in Rivers State, as supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been met with gunfire from police officers allegedly sent by Minister Nyesom Wike.
In a video obtained by Report … Continue Reading
Breaking: Rivers Youths Shut Down Council Secretariats as Tenure of Office Ends for Administrators
Youths in Rivers State have taken to the streets to protest the attempted extension of the tenure of office of council chairmen in the state.
The protesters shut down the gates of several council secretariats, including those in Degema, Asari-Toru, … Continue Reading