Defend Rivers or Stay Silent, Ex Labour Leaders Warn NLC President
The Former Labour Leaders Forum in Rivers State has issued a strong call to action, urging the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to defend democracy in the state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending its democratic institutions and appointing retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]
Rivers Crisis: Wike Admits Seeking Fubara’s Removal
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has voiced his disappointment regarding the presidential decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. Wike shared his views during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, stating that the emergency declaration was not part of his preferred solution to the current political turmoil. […]
Emergency Rule: Police are biased against Pro Fubara Protesters
The way and manner with which the Nigeria Police Force is handling the post emergency rule protest in Rivers State had shown that the police are bias against pro Fubara protesters. Since Governor Siminalayi Fubara was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, the state has been witnessing pro and anti Fubara protests. It is crystal clear […]
Wike Backed by Olayinka: No Forgiveness Sought by Fubara
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has not sought his forgiveness, which is crucial for any possibility of a pardon. Wike’s remark came in response to a reconciliation plea made by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, directed towards both leaders. Tompolo underscored […]
Stop This Assault On Democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have demanded the immediate reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State in the interest of democracy, economic stability, and the welfare of Nigerian workers. This contained a statement jointly issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and the […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Urges Calm Amid Ongoing Political Crisis, Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state amid the ongoing political crisis, urging them to remain peaceful and law-abiding. In a press release, Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to constitutional order and the rule of law, prioritizing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the continuous progress of the […]
Resign or Face Impeachment, Rivers APC Faction Warns Gov Fubara
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has issued a stern ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging him to either resign or face impeachment. Okocha made this declaration during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, following Fubara’s invitation to pro-Wike members of the Rivers State House of […]
Prophet Iteun Warns Gov. Fubara: Ignoring Divine Prophecies Has Consequences
Prophet Ekong Iteun of Christ Deliverance Ministries International on Sunday warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara about the implications of not adhering to prophecies issued for safeguarding his political future. In a post shared via his Facebook page, he recalled several prophecies given to the Rivers State Governor amid the rift with the Minister of the Federal […]
Rivers residents score sacked LG chairmen, councillors low
By Mark Lenu Some residents of Rivers State have scored the performance of the recently sacked Local Government Chairmen and Councillors low, saying that no meaningful governance was brought to the LGAs of the state. All the chairmen and councillors who were elected on October 5, 2024, were on Friday kicked out of office by […]
GOVERNOR FUBARA APPROVES FOUR-YEAR OUTFIT ALLOWANCE FOR RIVERS ASSEMBLY STAFFERS
Further to his welfarist disposition, the Governor of Rivers State, Amaopusenibo Sir Siminialayi Fubara, GSSRS, has graciously approved the bulk payment of a four-year outfit allowance to all permanent staff members in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Governor Fubara made this commitment in Government House, Port Harcourt, Tuesday, when Speaker of the Rivers State […]
Fubara Meets South-South Governors in Bayelsa, Elect Diri As Chairman
The governors of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone met on Tuesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to deliberate on regional challenges and future collaboration. At the meeting held at the Government House, the governors unanimously elected Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, as the new Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. His Cross River State counterpart, Bassey Otu, […]
Rivers State to Revive Fire Stations After 12 Years of Neglect
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that fire stations across the state, which have been inactive for over a decade, will be fully operational within the next two months. During an inspection of ongoing renovation work at the Rumuodomaya, Borokiri, and Diobu fire stations, Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring these critical […]