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BREAKING: Popular Rivers King Shot by Unknown Assassins

January 25, 2026 Omajemite Don

An atmosphere of fear and uncertainty has gripped parts of Rivers State following the shooting of the Paramount Ruler (Gbenemene) of Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area, His Royal…

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Rivers Governor Fubara Responds Amid Impeachment Threat at RCCG Holy Ghost Rally

January 25, 2026 Okolosi Gloria

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to divine guidance, stating that his government draws strength and direction from the belief that God is capable of overseeing…

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Appeal Court Overturns Rivers 2024 Budget Passed by Edison-Ehie-Led Lawmakers, Affirms Amaewhule as Authenticate Speaker

October 10, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Appeal Court Voids Rivers 2024 Budget Passed by Edison-Ehie Group.   The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling, which annulled the N800 billion budget…

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Breaking: Fubara’s CTC Chairmen Emerge APP Chairmanship Candidates

September 26, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The latest political news in Nigeria now is that, several loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have emerged as candidates for chairmanship positions under the Action People’s Party (APP) for the…

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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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Rivers Assembly Snubs Wike loyalists, invites new CTC chairmen for screening

June 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

Rivers State House of Assembly to Screen Caretaker Committee Nominees for 23 LGAs The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has issued invitations for the screening…

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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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Popular Channels TV Reporter Abducted by Unknown Gunmen

April 12, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Popular Channels TV Reporter Joshua Rogers Abducted by Unknown Gunmen in Port-Harcourt   In a distressing development, unknown gunmen have abducted Joshua Rogers, a well-known reporter for ChannelsTV based in…

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Embattled Governor Sim Fubara Vows To Resign For Lasting Peace In Rivers

March 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

Embattled Governor Fubara Declares Willingness to Resign for Lasting Peace in Rivers State.       The embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his readiness to resign…

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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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Court Issues New Order on INEC, Rivers Assembly Over 27 Pro-Wike Lawmakers’ Vacant Seats

December 28, 2023 Omajemite Don

Court Extends Order as INEC and Rivers Assembly Face Challenge Over Defected Lawmakers’ Seats.   In a legal battle with far-reaching political implications, a Federal High Court in Abuja has…

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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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Breaking: Rivers Lawmakers Loyal To Wike Withdraw Impeachment Against Fubara

December 20, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Assembly Rescinds Impeachment Against Governor Fubara in Historic Session In a groundbreaking session held in Port Harcourt, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly officially withdrew the…

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I’m Ready For Peace, Won’t Accept To Be Dragged Down – Wike to Fubara

December 18, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Minister Nyesom Wike Expresses Willingness for Peace Amidst Ongoing State Crisis Amidst the escalating faceoff with Governor Sim Fubara in Rivers State, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has…

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Yoruba Youth Urges President Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers State Crisis

December 18, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

The Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has called upon President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political upheaval in Rivers State, urging him to address the crisis that has…

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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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Wike Quiet As Eight Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet

December 15, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Eight Commissioners Resign from Rivers State Cabinet Amid Silence from Former Governor Nyesom Wike The immediate-past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has maintained silence following the recent resignation of…

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Wike vs Fubara: 3 Crucial Reasons Rivers Governor Could Still Be Removed

December 15, 2023 Omajemite Don

Wike vs Fubara: Three Crucial Reasons the Rivers Governor Faces Removal Threat   The political turmoil in Rivers State has taken a critical turn, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara facing potential…

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Breaking: Five Wike-Appointed Commissioners Resign from Fubara’s Cabinet

December 14, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers State is facing heightened political turmoil as four commissioners have resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet within a span of 24 hours. The latest departures include the Commissioner for…

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