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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 removal from office amid…
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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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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 addressed to Governor…
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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 FCT…
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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 state,…
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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 for the region. Speaking at the funeral service of late King…
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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 and current FCT minister, Nyesom…
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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 Rivers State government. He…
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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 by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from proceeding with…
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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 Assembly Complex, which had been engulfed in flames the previous…
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Rivers State House of Assembly in Crisis as Leader Removed Amid Impeachment Speculations A fresh crisis has erupted within the Rivers State House of Assembly as speculations about an impending impeachment procedure against the state…
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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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President Tinubu Meets Rivers State Leaders, Promises Infrastructure Development. President Bola Tinubu held a significant meeting with a 62-member delegation of leaders from Rivers State at the State House on Thursday. The delegation…
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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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