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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 High Court, Abuja. Justice Onyekachi Otisi, who…
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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 and are reportedly linked to the invasion of the…
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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 assertions during a…
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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 Port Harcourt, the…
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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 State, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kayode…
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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 impeachment notice issued to…
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The two factions entangled in the political crisis gripping Rivers State have reached a comprehensive peace agreement. The accord, signed by representatives from both sides, outlines a series of critical measures aimed at…
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Shocking revelations unfold as a Rep Member accuses Wike of orchestrating police officer's killing with cultists, embezzling $300M. Get the latest details now.
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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 Social Welfare and…
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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 the assembly's decision to…
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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 night while the DPO and his men were on an…
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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 Africa Independent Television (AIT) and…
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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 an argument over a N200 ticket levy. …
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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 and Healing Assembly in Oyigbo, Rivers…
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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. EjesGist News Nigeria learned that the order was executed in the…
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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 Nyesom Wike. Hope Uzodimma,…
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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 Fubara, had a disagreement. There…
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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 his petition challenging the March 18…
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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 Harcourt was politically motivated.…
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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. "Every day, people tell Wike that…
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