Governor Fubara Commissions Remodeled Okrika Grammar School, Reaffirms Commitment to Education and Development
In line with his administration’s commitment to focus on Agriculture, Health and Education in 2025, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has commissioned the remodeled Okrika Grammar School in Okrika Local Government Area. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Fubara said that the historic importance of the school and the need to provide quality education for […]
Judicial Panel Faults Supreme Court Ruling on Rivers Crisis as PANDEF Accuses Wike of Sabotaging Peace Efforts
An 11-man Independent Judicial Accountability Panel has criticised the Supreme Court judgement over the political crisis rocking Rivers state. The panel, led by retired Justice Mojeed Owoade of the Court of Appeal, said the apex court did not actually address the issue of the defection of the 27 lawmakers loyal to the FCT minister, Nyesom […]
IYC Leader Accuses Wike’s Security Of Shooting, Tear Gassing Women, Youths At Abalama
Onyinyechi DURU A youth leader who said he is the secretary general of the Ijaw Youth Council, has accused security personnel working for the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, and former commissioner for works, George Kelly, of shooting, tear gassing and chasing them out of Abalama Secondary School field in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of […]
Stay Clear of Kalabari, Protesting Women Warns Wike, Insist Ijaw Not Minority
Onyinyechi DURU Some Kalabari women have blocked the road, leading to Abalama community, in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, on a protest. The protest is aimed at preventing the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, from accessing the Abalama Secondary School field, venue of the civic reception organized in his honour. The aggrieved women […]
Former Obio/Akpor Chairman Apologizes to Ijaw Nation, Accuses Wike of Ethnic Divisiveness
PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE – Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo, former chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, has issued a public apology to the Ijaw ethnic nationality following controversial remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a recent live media appearance. Ihunwo expressed deep regret over Wike’s comments, characterizing them […]
Rivers State Chief Judge Approves Creation of New Magisterial Districts
By Tina Amanda The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has approved the creation of two new magisterial districts—Egbeda Magisterial District and Opobo Magisterial District in accordance with Sections B and C of the Rivers State Magistrate Courts Law No. 2 of 2025. Under the new structure, Egbeda Magisterial District will cover the […]
Traditional Rulers in Kalabari Land Call for Peace Amid Potential Clash Over Conflicting Events
The Forum of Traditional Rulers of Kalabari Ethnic Nationality has issued an urgent appeal to avert a potential violent clash in Kalabari land, Rivers State, scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025. The conflict arises from two groups—the NEW Associates and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone—planning separate events at the same venue, the Community […]
Fubara Describes Quality Education As Bedrock Of Development, Key To Crime Reduction
Onyinyechi DURU The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described education as the bedrock of development and a key ingredient in the reduction of crime and criminality in every society. The governor stated this during the commissioning of Okrika Grammar School in Okrika Local Government Area, as revealed in a statement by Head […]
Three Bills have been passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly waiting for assent by the Governor
Okeoghene Gift The three Bills passed by the House as announced by Speaker, Mr Martin Amaewhule are; a bill to grant the Rivers State House of Assembly the powers, privilege and immunity to carry out its legislative duties, a bill to repeal the state’s Independent Electoral Commission RSIEC law and a bill to repeal the […]
Fubara Reaches Out to Rivers Assembly for New 2025 Budget Presentation Date
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sent a new letter to the State House of Assembly, requesting another chance to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill after being turned away earlier this week. The letter, dated March 13 and directed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, suggests Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. as the preferred time, […]
Rivers Crisis: we will shock Tinubu if Fubara is impeached-Egbesu
By Deborah Ogbonda News in details: As regards to the statement made by the minister of the federal capital territory(FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike that if Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state is impeached, Heaven will not fall. The SEA(Supreme Egbesu Assembly) an ancient traditional body of the Ijaw people yesterday threatened to shock […]
Power Crisis Hits Rivers and Bayelsa as Vandals Sabotage Key Electrical Towers
A widespread power outage has struck Rivers and Bayelsa states, plunging communities into darkness and disrupting normal life. The crisis, which started on March 12, 2025, stems from the malicious destruction of vital electrical infrastructure, leaving residents and businesses struggling to cope. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has identified the culprits as vandals who […]