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PDP Board of Trustees Seeks Meeting with Wike Over Rivers Crisis
Ningi, speaking on Arise News, stated that some key party members, including Wike, seem to be working against the party’s interest. He emphasized that the Board of Trustees, as the party’s conscience, is well-positioned to address the crisis.
The Peoples … 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
Bloody Turn in Rivers Protests as Explosion Kills One
A protest in Rivers State turned deadly on Tuesday when an explosion killed a middle-aged protester in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The incident occurred at 9:45 a.m. in front of Hotel Presidential, as the protester attempted to discharge dynamite. … Continue Reading
Rivers crisis: Protests Erupt In Rivers State As Former Council Chairmen Defy Police Ban
Despite a police ban on protests, former council chairmen loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike took to the streets in solidarity with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Protests erupted in 21 out of 23 local government … 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
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
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
Breaking: Pro Fubara Lawmaker Emerges Speaker Of Rivers Assembly Amidst Crisis
In a surprise turn of events, a pro Fubara Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Oko Jumbo has emerged.
In a live Facebook video attributed to a known loyalist of the Rivers state governor, Mr. Jay Martins, … Continue Reading
Rivers Political Crisis Resolved: Edison Ehie Withdraws Contempt Suit Against Defected Lawmakers in Rivers Assembly
Edison Ehie, the representative for Ahoada East Constituency II in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has withdrawn the contempt proceedings suit against 25 of the 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All … Continue Reading