His Excellency, Peter Obi has dropped his opinion on the ongoing debacle in Rivers state. He wrote below : “In my political trajectory, I have consistently refrained from name-calling or engaging in personal disputes, choosing instead to focus on issues that directly impact the masses, particularly the suffering poor of Nigeria. Despite the national attention the
Several LG Secretariat Razed Down in Rivers (video)
In the aftermath of the local government election in Rivers State with the expectation that the newly elected Chairmen will assume office today following their swearing in on Sunday, the Eleme Local Government Council has been set ablaze. Shortly after, more than two other Secretariats, including Ikwere, Wike’s LGA also burnt by arsonists. You’d recall
Explosion rocks factional APC Secretariat hours to Rivers LG election
Tension continues to soar in Rivers State as indigenes woke up on Saturday to the news of a suspected explosion that rocked the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, headed by the factional caretaker committee chairman, CTC, Chief Tony Okocha. Some suspected arsonists, in the early hours of Saturday, detonated explosives at the state
PDP deny making any appeal in Rivers state
PDP have released an official memo denouncing any appeal made in their name in Rivers state. Read below : July 14, 2024 Press Statement @OfficialPDPNig Not in Rivers State Appeal Court Case The attention of the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to a purported Appeal filed at the Court
Rivers electoral commission fixes Date for conduct of LG polls
The Rivers state Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed Oct. 5, for the conduct of local government council elections in the state. RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced the date at a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday. “The aim of this meeting is to unveil the timetable and guidelines for the conduct
#Rivers : Wike’s statue pulled down in Rivers
The crisis tearing the political landscape of Rivers State apart has taken a very dangerous dimension as the supporters of governor Siminalayi Fubara have destroyed the statue of Barrister Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor local government area of the State. Obio-Akpor local government area is the home town of Mr Wike who is the current Minister of
Rivers Crisis: I Fear Nothing – Fubara Dares Wike, Others
Amid the political crisis in Rivers state, Governor Sim Fubara on Monday declared that he fears nothing because God is on his side. Fubara said even though his detractors would gather and plan against him, such moves would end in futility. The governor had been at loggerheads with his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital
The Game of Thrones in Rivers takes New Turn
The crisis in Rivers State is taking a new turn as Governor Sim Fubara is trying to survive and also showing that he’s not an easy nut to crack. Rivers state House of Assembly until further notice would be holding their sittings right inside the Rivers state government house, going by the new Executive order
Governor Sim Fubara ready to Throw in the towel
Governor Fubara said this in an exclusive interview with the AIT as the political crisis involving him and his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike continues to linger. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that he is ready to give up his position as governor for the sake of peace
Fubara’s Headache Increases as Court Nullifies Rivers State’s 2024 Budget
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the 2024 Appropriation Bill of Rivers State. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, on Monday, held that the budget was invalid as it was not properly presented before the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court, which recognised Martin Amaewhule