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FG Backtracks, Says FAAC Allocation To Rivers State Continues, Gives Reasons

November 23, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Nigerian Government Retracts Statement on Rivers State Allocation Amid Court Dispute. The Nigerian government has reversed its earlier statement, clarifying that the allocation of funds to Rivers State has not…

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Court of Appeal Panel Reserves Judgment in PDP, INEC Disputes Amid Rivers Crisis

November 15, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Special Court of Appeal Panel overseeing political disputes in Rivers State has reserved its judgment on two key appeals challenging rulings made by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal…

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APC Tells Tinubu to Immediately Declare State of Emergency In Rivers Amid Rising Violence

June 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has appealed to President Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency to prevent further killings and unrest in the region. This…

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One Dead, Several Others Injured in Port Harcourt as Police Shoot at Youths Protecting Secretariat (Video)

June 18, 2024 News Agency Of Nigeria

One Dead, Several Injured in Port Harcourt Local Government Secretariat Clash. One person has been reported dead and several others injured following a violent clash at the Port Harcourt Local…

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Rivers Crisis Takes New Dimension as Ajulo Drags Fubara, 27 Lawmakers to Court

January 17, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Legal Battle Unfolds as Ajulo Seeks to Halt Governor Fubara’s 2024 Budget Representation.   In a legal maneuver that adds a layer of complexity to the political landscape of Rivers…

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Rivers Elders Drag Tinubu to Court for Threatening Gov Fubara to Sign Unconstitutional Agreement

December 22, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers Elders Take Legal Action Against Tinubu Over Alleged Unconstitutional Dealings.   Six prominent elders from Rivers State, including Senator Bennett Birabi and Senator Andrew Uchendu, have filed a lawsuit…

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Court bars INEC from conducting election to replace 27 defected lawmakers

December 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

Federal High Court Halts INEC’s Move to Replace 27 Defected Lawmakers in Rivers State The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Independent National Electoral…

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Rivers Speaker Ehie Edison Notifies INEC of 25 Vacancies, Calls for Bye-Election

December 17, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Speaker Ehie Ogerenye Edison Notifies INEC of 25 Vacancies, Calls for Bye-Election In a significant development, Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison, the Speaker aligned with Governor Sim Fubara, has officially informed…

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Labour Party Withdraws Petition Against Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara

December 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Labour Party (LP) has decided to withdraw its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, bringing an unexpected twist to the political landscape in the state.…

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Breaking: 26 Rivers Lawmakers, Whose Seats Declared Vacant, Hold Plenary to impeach Governor Fubara

December 14, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Defiant Move – 26 Rivers Lawmakers Hold Plenary Amidst Vacant Seat Declaration.  In a bold and unexpected move, twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, whose seats were…

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Rivers Attorney-General Resigns Amidst Wike/Fubara’s Ongoing Saga

December 14, 2023 Omajemite Don

In a significant development, Professor Zacchaeus Adangor has tendered his resignation from the positions of Rivers state’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice. The resignation, dated December 14, 2023, was…

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FG Speaks on Involvement in Wike and Fubara’s Rift

December 14, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Federal Government Distances Itself from Rivers State Political Crisis The Tinubu-led Federal Government has officially disassociated itself from the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, involving Governor Similaye Fubara and…

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Rivers State Government Demolishes House of Assembly Complex for Renovation

December 13, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Government Takes Bold Step: House of Assembly Complex Demolished for Renovation Amidst Leadership Dispute.   Speaker Ehie presides over plenary session In a bold move, the Rivers State…

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I won’t surrender my mandate to intimidation – Fubara

December 8, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Governor Fubara Vows Unwavering Commitment Amid Political Tension in Rivers State Amidst growing political tension and reported discord within Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed his dedication to serving the…

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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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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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