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Rivers State Set to Host ECOWAS Parliament
The Secretary-General of the ECOWAS Parliament, Bertin Some, also addressed reporters, affirming the delegation’s satisfaction with the facilities inspected.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State is preparing to host an extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States … Continue Reading
One Dead, Another Injured in Rivers State Building Collapse
Second Construction Disaster in a Week: Building Collapse in Rivers State
A tragic incident unfolded on Monday in the Egbelu Mgbaraja area of Ogbogoro Community, located in Rivers State’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, when a two-storey building under construction collapsed… Continue Reading
Fubara Accuses Opponents of Exploiting Rivers Resources for Control
Governor Fubara Addresses Political Crisis and Supports OPM Initiatives
Rivers State – Governor Siminalayi Fubara suggested that the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State is primarily a struggle among opponents seeking control of the state’s resources. He emphasized his … Continue Reading
UNIPORT Final-Year Student Sentenced to 14 Years for Internet Fraud
Final-Year Student Faces 14-Year Jail Term for Impersonation and Fraud Scheme Targeting Foreign Victim
A final-year student from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court … Continue Reading
Rivers Building Collapse Results in Site Sealing and Investigation
Tragic Collapse: Three-Storey Building Under Construction Falls in Rivers State
A three-storey building under construction has collapsed in Iriebe, located in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Tuesday. Eyewitness reports indicate that construction activities were underway on … Continue Reading
Four Arrested Over Disappearance of Corps Member in Rivers State
NYSC officials have so far declined to comment on the incident, with Christian Onuoha, Public Relations Officer for the NYSC in Rivers State, remaining silent on the matter.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four … Continue Reading
Wike’s Political Structure in Rivers Intact, Says APC’s Okocha
Tony Okocha also criticized the committee set up to probe the violence following the inauguration of 23 council chairmen, claiming its terms of reference overlooked the burning of the APC secretariat.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The political structure of the … Continue Reading
Governor Fubara Awards 100 Scholarships as Wigwe University Kicks Off
Rivers State Governor Awards Scholarships to Wigwe University Students
In a significant move, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has granted scholarships to 100 students at Wigwe University in Isiokpo, located within the Ikwerre Local Government Area. This initiative coincides … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Rivers LG chairman removes Wike’s name from council building
Chijioke Ihunwo, the newly elected Chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has taken steps to remove the name of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, from the administrative block of the local council … Continue Reading
Tonye Cole: Wike-Fubara Feud Hurts Rivers People Most
Tonye Cole’s comments come after the Court of Appeal upheld a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated the presentation and passage of the 2024 budget for Rivers State, deepening the political crisis.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Tonye Cole, the … Continue Reading