rivers crisis
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
Ogoni Group Demands Resignation of IG Egbetokun Over Rivers Crisis
The organization also appealed to the international community and civil society groups to intervene and support a peaceful resolution to the Rivers crisis.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Greater Ogonis in Diaspora Organisation (GODO) has called for the immediate resignation … Continue Reading
Gov Fubara Sets Up Judicial Commission to Investigate Recent Arson Attacks
Governor Fubara reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the law takes its full course, stating that his administration will not allow such acts of violence to go unpunished.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has constituted … Continue Reading
Rivers Crisis Threatens National Security, Sen Natasha Urges Presidential Intervention
Akpoti-Uduaghan warned that failure to address the conflict could have dire consequences for national security and stability, further eroding public trust in democratic processes.
Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called on President Bola Tinubu to … Continue Reading
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