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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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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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Two Security Personnel Killed in Rivers State Local Government Crisis

June 19, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

In a tragic development amidst the ongoing local government (LG) crisis in Rivers State, two security personnel have been killed. The deaths occurred in Omuma Local Government Area on Tuesday…

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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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Gov Fubara cries out, There are deliberate plots to cripple my government

May 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Governor Fubara alleges, ‘There are deliberate plots to cripple my government. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised concerns over alleged fresh plans to undermine his administration. Fubara made these…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fresh Tension in Rivers as Police Arrest 200 Youths Attempting to Invade the Speaker’s House

October 31, 2023 Omajemite Don

Protesting Youths Storm Rivers Speaker’s Residence, Leading to Arrests and Injuries Port Harcourt, Nigeria – In a dramatic turn of events, protesting youths in Rivers State stormed the residence of…

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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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