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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
Federal Government to begin Assessment of Ogoni Clean-up
The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct an assessment of the ongoing clean-up of oil-polluted sites in Ogoni land in Rivers State to evaluate its impact on the lives and livelihood of the people. The government has promised to … Continue Reading
oil bunkering : NSCDC uncovers 2 illegal pipeline connection points in Rivers state
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in combating illegal bunkering activities, uncovering two illicit sites in Rivers State. CSC Babawale Afolabi, the NSCDC spokesperson, revealed this in a statement on Monday, highlighting the … Continue Reading
Wike Apologizes to Rivers People for Choosing Governor Fubara as Successor
Former Governor Acknowledges Mistake, Vows to Correct It in Due Time
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, expressed regret over his choice of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as his successor, extending an apology to the people of Rivers State during a … Continue Reading
Bode George Urges Intervention as Rivers State Political Crisis Escalates
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman Warns of National Conflagration
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has sounded the alarm over the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, urging elders and stakeholders of … Continue Reading
Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike Elevated to Court of Appeal
Justice Eberechi Nyesom Wike of the Rivers State Family Court has been appointed to the prestigious Court of Appeal of Nigeria, along with 21 other judges, following a rigorous selection process that vetted 89 nominees.
The confirmation of Justice … Continue Reading
Police arrest 4 suspected kidnappers in rivers state
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended four suspected kidnappers believed to be involved in the abduction of workers in Okocha Community, Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area of the state.
The arrests come following complaints by a company regarding missing … Continue Reading