Rivers: An Emperor’s road to Harakiri – By Chidi Amuta …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On May 17th 2024, this column published a piece with the tittle “An Emperor and His Nemesis”. It was a prognostic analysis of the impending political crisis in Rivers State because of the suffocating hold of ex-governor Wike on his surrogate, … Read more
Rivers govt heads to Supreme Court, insists pro-Wike lawmakers no longer members of Rivers Assembly …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The government of Rivers State has said that a notice of stay of execution of the Appeal Court judgment has been filed against Martins Amaewhule and other pro-Wike lawmakers from parading themselves as members … Read more
Rivers elders back Gov Fubara amidst political tensions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has declared its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amidst the escalating political tensions in the State. RIVLEF Chairman, Chief Rufus Ada-George, announced the forum’s position during a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. … Read more
Video: Why You Will Never See Me In Any Political Meeting Planning For Thugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that Rivers State is the capital of betrayals. He stated that most politicians in Rivers State passed through him. Amaechi also said that he doesn’t sponsor thuggery because he … Read more
Governor Fubara Architect of Violence in Rivers State – Wike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Fubara is the architect of violence in Rivers State says Wike. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, … Read more
Rivers people may defend themselves if Police won’t – Briggs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Renowned Rivers-based environmentalist and human rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticized the Nigeria Police Force for what she called “unacceptable” and “dangerous” conduct in the oil-rich state. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Briggs voiced her … Read more
Fubara, not Wike, is the PDP leader in Rivers – Bode George …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Bode George, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to reconcile and restore peace in Rivers State after a series of politically charged incidents in recent … Read more
Rivers Assembly Confirms Four Commissioner Nominees …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, has officially confirmed four new commissioner nominees to join the Rivers State Executive Council. The nominees, Dr. Israel Lebura Ngbuelu, Evans Bapakaye Bipi, Barrister Otamiri Ngubo, and Barrister Benebo Anabraba, were screened and ratified … Read more
BREAKING: Tinubu wades into turmoil in Rivers State, directs IGP to restore peace …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun to immediately restore and maintain peace, law, and order in Rivers State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Tinubu gave the order on Monday after chaos … Read more
Rivers Assembly confirms new commissioners appointed by Gov Fubara …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, screened and confirmed four Commissioner nominees presented by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The commissioner nominees include Dr Israel Ngbuelu, Mr Evans Bipi, Mr Otamiri Ngubo and Mr Benebo Anabraba. Speaker of the House, Mr Victor … Read more