Rivers – TheInvestigator

November 24, 2024

Investigation: How Kwara Electoral Body Suppressed Voters, Manipulated LG Election Results To Favour Ruling APC

105 By Salihu Ayatullahi, Toheeb Omotayo & Salihu Shola Taofeek In a two-month-long investigation, The Informant247 assembled evidence of several ‘electoral manipulations’ done by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) during the September 21 local government elections. The report documents discrepancies in the election results, voter suppression and widespread disenfranchisement caused by shortages of electoral materials, […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

October 9, 2024

Richard Akinnola Advises Nyesom Wike To Exercise Caution, Cites Examples From Political History

191 “See transformation at just 56, when wahala too much. Bro, calm down. Nobody remembers Eruobodo,” Akinnola referenced prominent Ibadan politicians… By TheInvestigator In a recent open address to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, veteran journalist and public commentator, Richard Akinnola, called on Wike […]

Breaking News , Rivers

June 5, 2024

Three People Killed In Tanker Explosion – Police

284 A NAN correspondent who visited the accident scene saw the burnt vehicle and charred bodies of victims on the road. By Agency Reporter The police in Rivers State have confirmed that three people were killed when a fuel tanker exploded on Tuesday in the state. The incident occurred when a petrol-laden tanker which veered […]

Breaking News , Climate Change , Rivers

April 6, 2024

NNS Pathfinder Uncovers 16 Illegal Refineries With 9.6 Million Liters Of Crude Oil

1,088 The 14 suspects arrested were handed over to the NSCDC for prosecution on April 4, 2024. By Able Winnard NNS Pathfinder, a Nigerian Navy Ship has dismantled 16 illegal refineries in Elem-Krakama community, Degema Local Government Area in Rivers State. These refineries could refine 9.6 million liters of crude oil. Additionally, 210 metric tonnes […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

January 7, 2024

Fubara Absent At Wike’s Luncheon, Ex-Commissioners Pledge Loyalty To FCT Minister

551 Some of Wike’s men present include Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, as well as 24 other lawmakers who had cross-carpeted with him from the PDP to the APC. By Kayode Oyero, Channels TV The protracted feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara; and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may have been […]

Breaking News , Economy/Business , Rivers

January 2, 2024

Power Outage Hits Rivers Over Collapsed Poles

542 “Our technical team has been mobilized to replace the collapsed poles and restore the feeders. We assure customers within these areas that supply will be restored as soon as work is completed”, the company stated. By Ogaga Ariemu, Daily Post Some parts of Rivers State are currently experiencing electricity outages. The Port Harcourt Electricity […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

January 2, 2024

Gov Fubara Appoints Ex-Speaker As Chief Of Staff

389 He replaced the Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi, a kinsman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. By Anayo Onukwugha, Leadership Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed the immediate-past Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, as his new Chief of Staff. Ehie […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

December 31, 2023

JUST IN: Okrika Chairman Sacks All His Appointees, Wish Them Well

319 According to the statement, the affected appointees are directed to submit every Council property in their possession to the Secretary. By TheInvestigator The Executive Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council in Rivers State, Akuro Tobin has sacked all his political appointees. The sack which is with immediate effect was constrained in a statement by […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

December 31, 2023

BREAKING: Rivers Crisis Deepen As Speaker Loyal To Gov. Fubara Resigns, Quits As Lawmaker

403 The development came after President Bola Tinubu mediated between the Rivers Governor and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister. By Francis Ngwu, Daily Post The ongoing crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new twist on Sunday as the factional speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

December 16, 2023

27 Rivers Lawmakers Can Meet Anywhere Outside Assembly Complex – APC

468 By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Punch Newspaper The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress said the embattled 27 members of the House of Assembly do not need the demolished House of Assembly complex or a physical structure to carry out their duties. This was disclosed when the state caretaker committee led a delegation to the […]

Breaking News , News , Rivers

December 16, 2023

With Four Soldiers Killed, Two Koreans Kidnapped, Security Concerns Mount in Rivers

418 •Oil production may be impacted if the crisis persists •Ann-Kio Briggs warns situation may engulf Nigeria, President •PDP: Why we’ve not taken action on Wike By Emmanuel Addeh and Alex Enumah in Abuja, ThisDay Newspaper With the recent killing of four soldiers and the kidnap of two South Korean expatriates, concerns have begun to […]

Breaking News , Governance , Rivers

December 16, 2023

Rivers Crisis: Seven Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet

319 By Emmanuel Egobiambu, Channels TV The Rivers State Commissioner of Transportation, Dr. Jacobson B. Nbina, State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Prince Chinedu, as well as the State Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu (Ph.D.) are the latest to join the list of commissioners to tender their resignation letters, exiting the Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s led administration. “I […]

Breaking News , Governance , News , Rivers

December 13, 2023

Why We Demolished Assembly Complex – Rivers Gov’t

425 By Davies Iheamnachor, Vanguard Newspaper The Rivers State Government has explained that its decision to demolish and rebuild the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex was based on advice from experts. The government noted that the experts noted that the integrity of the structure has been lost due to the structural defects that arose […]