Civil society organisations (CSOs), media practitioners and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the deepening political crisis rocking Rivers State, citing alleged constitutional breaches and an attempted impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The groups made the call on...
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Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government of Rivers State, Dr Gift Worlu has said what is in Rivers today is a rainbow coalition of Renewed Hope family. Dr Worlu who is apparently not happy with the state of governance in Rivers state affirmed that “Yes, there’s a renewed hope family...
Gabriel Tomoni’s recent broadcast attacking the Rivers Ijaw Peoples’ Congress (RIPCO) is not only disappointing, it is deeply misdirected, emotional, and constitutionally hollow. RIPCO did not issue its statement out of malice, betrayal, or hostility to the Ijaw Nation. We spoke from history, from facts, and from a deep...
6 family members found dead in Rivers home — What police discovered will shock you A wave of shock swept through Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State after a family of six — a father, mother and their four children — were found dead inside...
Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly condemned the impeachment proceedings initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the people of the state. The youth group also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack...
Political tension heightened in Rivers State on Thursday as the House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The move was initiated during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins...
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday staged a rally in Abuja, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over alleged insubordination, attacks...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo. Wike disclosed the visit on Wednesday through a post on his official X (formerly...
Political rift rocking Rivers State took a sharper turn on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a defiant warning that he would not allow himself to be politically buried ahead of the 2027 general elections—an unmistakable message in the ongoing power struggle involving...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his end-of-year media chat, describing his political conduct as provocative, destabilising and fundamentally anti-party. During the interaction, Wike openly reaffirmed his support for the presumptive presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned politicians against believing that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or openly declaring loyalty to President Bola Tinubu automatically secures a second-term ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday while addressing supporters during...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for what he described as their courage in standing for democratic principles and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike gave the commendation on Saturday during a visit to the lawmakers...
• As experts call for effective health insurance in Nigeria to save the poor The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, along with medical experts and philanthropists, have warned that health sector crisis may explode if health insurance is not strengthened to save the poor. They have also demanded a...
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, describing the Federal Government’s renewed engagement as a demonstration of hope and a new beginning built on partnership...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 21, 2026, as the date for the conduct of bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State, signaling a fresh opportunity for residents to fill vacant seats in the State House of Assembly. Chairman, Information,...
Rivers State seems to have restarted its economy with the 18th international trade fair going on in Port Harcourt at the Dr Obi Wali International Cultural Centre. This is as the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA) has unveiled measures to enthrone ease of doing (EoDB) to win back...
A grassroots politician, House of Representatives Rivers Caucus leader, Hon Dum Dekor has bagged the 2025 Leadership award in ‘Constituents Empowerment ‘. The award was bestowed on the seasoned politician by Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness CCLCA in conjunction with Naijablitznews and Hellosis on Wednesday in Abuja....
Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country when law and order are threatened, ruling that such powers extend to the temporary suspension of elected officials where necessary to restore stability. In a closely contested...
Federal Government has inaugurated a major road project to link Bonny island, the home of Nigeria’s Liquified Natural (LNG) project in Rivers state. The Bodo–Bonny Road and Bridges across the Opobo Channel in Rivers is a historic milestone for the riverine Bonny and Ogoni Kingdoms, bringing relief to communities...
Land grabbing and fraudulent sale of lands may suffer a setback in Rivers State as government-approved but community-based land development authority has been set up in Alesa, the host community to the Port Harcourt Refineries. Some top real estate developers including the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, have voiced...