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Fubara Withdraws from Rivers APC Gubernatorial Primaries, Cites Unity and State Interest
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries in Rivers State, citing what he described as the overriding need for peace, stability, and unity in the state.
In a formal statement titled “My Decision … Continue Reading
Breaking: Fubara Defects to NDC, Dumps APC
A community development expert and political stakeholder, Blessing Fubara Snr., has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that signals shifting political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.… Continue Reading
Kerosene Explosion Claims Five Lives in Omoku, Rivers State
The inferno, which occurred around 11am, completely razed the affected building, leaving four women and a man burnt beyond recognition.
Omoku, Nigeria – Tragedy struck on Saturday in Omoku, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as five persons … Continue Reading
Wike Sets Conditions for Lasting Peace in Rivers State
Wike also took a swipe at traditional rulers and elders in the state, accusing them of failing to make any meaningful efforts toward reconciliation. He said that despite the President’s declaration of a state of emergency to avert chaos, many
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Ibas Requests Extension from Reps To Prepare State Update
Rivers State Administrator, Ibas Appeals for Extended Briefing Period to National Assembly Committee Amid Security Concerns
Rivers State’s sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has formally requested an extension from the National Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee to prepare a comprehensive briefing regarding … Continue Reading
Protests Rock Rivers: Ibas Scheduled to Appear Before Reps Today
Rivers State Administrator’s No-Show Sparks Protest and NBA Controversy
Rivers State, Nigeria – Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, was anticipated to address the House of Representatives Committee overseeing the state’s administration under emergency … Continue Reading
Rivers protesters testing my will, Sole Administrator warns
Protests Erupt in Rivers State Following Emergency Rule Declaration
The Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo, has indicated that the gazette instituting an emergency rule in Rivers State has bestowed extensive powers upon … Continue Reading
Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom Lead Nigeria’s HIV Burden as Over Two Million Live with Virus
The 2024 estimates also shed light on HIV-related fatalities, revealing that 43,683 Nigerians died from complications linked to the virus over the past year.
Abuja, Nigeria – Rivers, Benue, and Akwa Ibom States have emerged as the top three states … Continue Reading
President Tinubu meets Fubara in London
Tinubu Meets Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara in London Amid Ongoing Crisis
ABUJA — Reports emerged on Tuesday indicating that President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, during his recent working … Continue Reading
Reps postpone meeting with Rivers State sole administrator
Postponement of Interactive Session Between House Committee and Rivers State Sole Administrator
The interactive session scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, between the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the State … Continue Reading