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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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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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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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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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Rivers State Government Demolishes House of Assembly Complex for Renovation

December 13, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Government Takes Bold Step: House of Assembly Complex Demolished for Renovation Amidst Leadership Dispute.   Speaker Ehie presides over plenary session In a bold move, the Rivers State…

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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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Rivers Police Clarify Why They Shot at Governor Sim Fubara

November 1, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers Police Clarify Actions Regarding Governor Fubara shooting Incident.   The Rivers State Police Command has provided clarification on the recent incident involving the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, during a…

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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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