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

January 17, 2024 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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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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Full List of 8 Resolutions Reached as Tinubu Settles Wike’s Rift with Fubara

December 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

  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…

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Breaking: Rep Member Accuses Wike of Using Cultists to Kill Police DPO, Loots $300M – New Details Emerge

December 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

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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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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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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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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