President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made an appeal for peace and order in Rivers State after the last Local council elections held in Rivers State. Rising political tensions have been reported in the region, sparking concerns about the potential for widespread violence. The President’s call comes as reports emerge of arson and explosions, raising fears…
Governor Simi Fubara has taken a significant step toward calming political tensions in Rivers State, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation for the benefit of the people. In a public address, Simi Fubara highlighted the need for political maturity, stating, “You don’t necessarily need to win all the fights; at times, you just let…
The October 5, 2024, Rivers State local government elections, intended to mark a milestone in democratic governance, were marred by widespread violence. Explosions and gunfire overshadowed the elections in several local government areas (LGAs), casting a shadow on the credibility of the process. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared 22 chairmanship candidates from…
In the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2024, tension surged across Rivers State as an explosion rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The attack targeted the secretariat led by the factional caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, just hours before the highly anticipated local government elections. According…
Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, declared that Rivers State belongs to no individual or group. He emphasized that the state is not anyone’s private enterprise, and any attempt to claim ownership over its political or economic landscape is a disservice to its people. Simi Fubara’s words come amidst growing tensions within the political hierarchy of…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emerged victorious in the latest chapter of the party’s leadership tussle. The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) recently approved the congresses held in Rivers State, consolidating Wike’s control over the state’s party structure. This move…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision airstrikes in Kaduna and Zamfara states, resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF fighter jets targeted and successfully destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts and camps across the two states. Military sources confirm that the operation dealt a significant blow to…
The Rivers State High Court has granted an injunction restraining the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting any congress in Rivers State. The court’s decision comes as a response to a lawsuit filed before it, seeking to halt the party’s plans to hold a congress in the state. The injunction specifically names the PDP’s National…
The pro-Wike Rivers State Lawmakers have announced a halt in state expenditures in response to their disagreement with Governor Fubara over the 2024 budget. This move comes after a seven-day ultimatum was given to the Governor to present the budget before the House, which is now at an impasse. The lawmakers are demanding that the…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has clarified that he is not fighting anybody but rather defending the State against predators and protecting supporters of the interest of Rivers State against those who feel they own the life of others. He made this assertion when he received a delegation of the Senate Committee on Privatisation…
