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Rivers Lawmakers Reject N100,000 Christmas Gift From Fubara
The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and members of the state’s assembly has taken a new turn. In a statement issued by Enemi Alabo George, chairman of the house committee on information and petitions, the lawmakers said they received a credit alert of N100,000 each on Fubara’s instructions. The legislators, who are loyal […]
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC
Six members of the House of Representatives, serving under the Peoples Democratic Party, have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the unresolved leadership crisis in the PDP. The members are Hon Dum Dekor, Hon Solomon Bob, Hon Hart Cyril Godwin, Hon Engr Victor Obuzor, Hon Blessing Amadi, and Hon Felix Nweke. Their letters […]
NSA Relays Tinubu’s Satisfaction, Says President Happy with Rivers Governor
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of satisfaction with the governor’s approach to leadership and governance. Ribadu led a high-powered presidential delegation that included the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi; the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal; and senior […]
Rivers Governor Sacks State Pensions Board
The state’s head of service, Inyingi Brown in a statement, said the office of the accountant-general will take over the board’s responsibilities until a new one is formed. The announcement, issued in Port Harcourt, directed members of the dissolved board to hand over all assets and documents in their possession to the director of administration. […]
Three Kidnappers Arrested Over ₦6.9m Ransom, Victim’s Murder In Rivers
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement. The kidnappers were identified as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an investigation into the […]
Ibas Refuses To Allow Investigation Into Six Month Spending
Ibas disclosed this while answering questions from newsmen through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, saying it was understandable that, having been away from the business of legislation for a while, the lawmakers were merely trying to make an effort to discharge their functions. Ibas, who left office after President Bola Tinubu lifted […]
Rivers Assembly Resumes Plenary After Six Month Suspension
Recall that President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule on September 17, 2025, reinstating the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly. Read Also: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers State The plenary was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, at […]
Ibas Reflects on Rivers Success: I Restored Peace and Stability
Ibas stated this during a Public Lecture titled ‘Good Governance and Democratic Dividends’ delivered by Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kanmike, SAN, as part of the transition activities held in Government House, Port Harcourt. Ibas thanked the people of the State for the support and cooperation given to him as the State Administrator, insisting that he has achieved […]
Rivers APC Woos Fubara To Join Party
APC spokesman in Rivers, Darlington Nwauju, made the call while speaking on a national television. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress. I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party,” Nwauju […]
48-Year-Old Man Arrested In Rivers For Defilling A Minor
In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the 48 year old man, a native of Akwa Ibom but resides in Port Harcourt, lured the 12 year old girl into a stationary tricycle before assaulting her. According to the statement, the incident occurred at Mini Orlu, off Ada-George Road, where the victim, […]