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Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State Urges Peace for Progress Amidst Political Tensions

December 1, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has made a fervent appeal to the residents of the state, urging them to maintain peace during what he described as a challenging period…

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Wike to Fubara: I’ll cause you sleepless nights and nothing will happen

November 11, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Former Rivers State Governor Issues Warning to Successor Amidst Political Strife In a tense confrontation during a book presentation at Rivers State University on Friday, the former Rivers State governor…

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Ignorant People Accusing Me Of Demanding 25% – Wike

November 3, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Minister Nyesom Wike Denies Demanding 25% from Rivers Government, Urges Unity Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted allegations claiming that he demanded 25% from the…

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Rivers High Court Grants Restraining Order Against Impeachment of Governor Fubara

November 2, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

In a significant legal development, a Rivers High Court in the Isiokpo Division of Ikwerre Local Government Area has issued a restraining order preventing the State House of Assembly, led…

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Video: Police Officer Fires Shots at Rivers State Governor, SIM Fubara

October 30, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

A startling incident unfolded in Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara accused the police of firing shots at him while he was en route to inspect the State House of…

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Tear Gas, Gunshots Fired At Rivers Assembly Over Planned Impeachment Of Fubara (Video)

October 30, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers State House of Assembly in Crisis as Leader Removed Amid Impeachment Speculations A fresh crisis has erupted within the Rivers State House of Assembly as speculations about an impending…

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Rivers assembly set on fire over threat to impeach Governor Fubara

October 30, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers assembly set on fire Amid Impeachment Threat. The Rivers State House of Assembly’s hallowed chambers were engulfed in flames as suspected political thugs attacked the complex. This incident followed…

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Breaking News: DSS Arrests Rivers Monarch Over Killing of DPO by Cultists

September 12, 2023 Ogheneyoma Grace

King of Akoh Kingdom Arrested Following Murder of Ahoada DPO.   His Royal Majesty Eze Ikegbidi, the King of Akoh Kingdom in Rivers State, has been apprehended by the Department…

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How Popular DPO Was Killed by Suspected Cultists

September 9, 2023 Omajemite Don

Armed men suspected to be cultists have killed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bako Amgbanshin, in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.   The incident occurred on Friday…

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Government Shuts Down AIT and Raypower FM Operations in Port Harcourt, See details

September 4, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers State Government Shuts Down AIT and Raypower FM Operations in Port Harcourt.   In a surprising and controversial move, the Rivers State Government has closed down the operations of…

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Task Force Official Blows Tricycle Driver To Death Over N200

June 8, 2023 Media Partner

Rivers Task Force Official Blows Tricycle Driver To Death Over N200   In Rivers State, a task force member allegedly punched a tricycle driver named Esikak Esieme to death after…

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Popular Nigerian Pastor Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Multiple Murder

June 5, 2023 Media Partner

Rivers Pastor Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Multiple Murder   A High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced Pastor Chidiebere Okoroafor, the General Overseer of the Altar of Solution…

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Why Ex-Rivers Gov, Wike Shut Down Atiku’s Ally Hotel, Bar, hours before swearing in emerges

May 29, 2023 Media Partner

Wike Shut Down Atiku’s Ally Hotel, Bar Former governor of Rivers State Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has ordered the closure of a hotel and a bar in Port Harcourt’s Elekahia area.…

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Wike Honours El-Rufai, Fayemi, Others with Rivers State Highest honours before leaving office

May 29, 2023 Media Partner

Wike Honours El-Rufai, Fayemi, Fubara, Others Eight national figures have received the highest honor bestowed by Rivers State, the Grand Service Star of Rivers State (GSSRS), from outgoing governor Chief…

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Gov. Nyesom Wike opens up on strained relationship with Fubara

May 25, 2023 Media Partner

I Am Not Quarrelling With Governor-elect, Fubara – Wike The outgoing governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has denied social media reports that he and the incoming governor-elect, Siminalaya…

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Rivers Guber Tribunal: Tonye Cole, APC Guber candidate opens up on withdrawing petition

May 23, 2023 Media Partner

Rivers Guber Tribunal: Cole denies withdrawing petition Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor of Rivers State in 2023, has assured his supporters that he will pursue…

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“I owe no one any apology” Wike says as he give reason for demolishing Bayelsa Govt Property in Rivers

May 18, 2023 Media Partner

Demolition of Bayelsa property not political – Wike   The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that the destruction of dilapidated Bayelsa state government property in Port…

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Wike knocked for naming new Rivers courthouse after wife

May 6, 2023 Media Partner

Reaction Trails Wike naming new Rivers courthouse after wife   Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has come under fire for naming the state’s new courthouse after his wife, Suzette Eberechi.  …

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APC Guber Candidate, Tonye Cole, reveals reason for been absent in Tinubu’s project commissioning in Rivers

May 4, 2023 Media Partner

Why I didn’t attend Tinubu’s project commissioning in Rivers – Tonye Cole   Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor in Rivers state, has provided an explanation…

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Government Declares May 3 Public Holiday

May 2, 2023 Media Partner

Tinubu’s visit: Wike declares public holiday in Rivers   Governor Nyesom Wike has declared Wednesday, May 3, a public holiday in Rivers state in honour of President-elect Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s…

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