“The time to move from rhetoric to action is now,” the Ajuga stated, adding that “A progressive, inclusive, and accountable constitution is possible—if the political will exists.” By TheInvestigator The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented comprehensive proposals to the National Assembly calling for a rights-focused constitutional review to advance good governance, gender inclusion, […]
Calabar Centre — designated as Centre B — will host representatives and stakeholders from Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States. By TheInvestigator In a renewed effort to deepen Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced the commencement of its Zonal and National Public Hearings […]
As of the time of filing this report, the Rivers State Police Command is yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. By NigerDelta Insider Tragedy struck in the Eagle Island area of Port Harcourt in the early hours of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Inspector Maxwell Zabu, a serving police officer, reportedly took […]
“The position of the forum does not reflect the stance of the Cross River State Government,” Odey stated. By Kingsley Agim Cross River Acting Governor, Dr Peter Odey has distanced the state from a statement credited to the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum opposing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency […]
The above pronouncement came after a catalogue of judicial findings of constitutional breaches against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. By Baba Martins President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State, which has been embroiled in a political crisis. The president made the declaration in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. He attributed […]
In a statement released by Joe Johnson, the State’s Commissioner for Information, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and […]
The newly established institution is expected to focus on environmental research and technology. By Sahara Reporters President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, Rivers State. Tinubu signed the bill into law on Monday at the State House, Abuja. The newly established institution is expected to focus on […]
The newly sworn-in chairmen for the 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State are as follows: By TheInvestigator Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, conducted the official swearing-in ceremony for the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of all 23 Local Government Councils in the state on Wednesday. The event took place at the Executive Council Chambers of […]
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 of […]
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 publicly […]
“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 distribution […]
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 had […]
He stated that those fighting his administration want to dampen the spirit of Rivers people and forcefully truncate the pace of development, they have failed in their mission. By Dennis Naku, Punch Newspaper Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner of the crisis rocking the state. He said those behind the […]
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 the […]
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 national […]
•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 mount […]
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 hereby […]
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 mainly […]
By AIT The political situation in Rivers State is getting tense. Recently, 27 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly defected from the ruling PDP to APC. Here is their reasons for defecting.
By Ochogwu Sunday, Daily Post A lawyer, activist and Pan-Africanist, Chetam Thierry Nwala has alleged that the political unrest in Rivers State followed unfulfillable demands by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The activist, who spoke on Arise Television on Tuesday, alleged that the refusal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remit […]