Wike’s Supporters Hold Rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a political movement supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will hold a mega rally and official inauguration in Yenagoa, the state capital, today, 26th of April 2025. The purpose of the gathering, according to the group’s organiser, George Turnah, is to express gratitude to President Tinubu for assigning […]
Rivers Meeting Sparks Dissolution Dispute in Bayelsa PDP
The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a deepening leadership crisis, as conflicting claims over the dissolution and reconstitution of its State Working Committee spark political tension ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strong rebuttal issued Wednesday, the PDP’s Bayelsa State Publicity Secretary, Ebiye Ogoli, categorically denied reports […]
PDP Crisis: Fubara Might Consider Cross-Carpeting
He might consider cross-carpeting as State Governors and their predecessors are defecting from their parent party to another party despite not having serious challenges in their State, the rope on which some thread might become slimmer than it is, especially that of suspended Governor of Rivers State, His excellently, Similanaye Fubara who has not enjoyed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fubara @50: Rivers State’s Guiding Light
Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 50th birthday marks a significant milestone, not only in his personal life but also in his service to the people of Rivers State. This occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on his leadership, his administration’s initiatives, and the hopes he inspires for the future of the state. Since assuming office, Governor Fubara […]
Court to Decide Fate of Defected Rivers Lawmakers on January 21, 2025
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has set January 21, 2025, as the date to rule on the fate of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who allegedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Labour Party (LP), in a case filed […]
APC Chieftain Eze Denies Claims of Rotimi Amaechi’s Regret Over Party Affiliation
In a recent statement from Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a prominent figure within Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), has debunked circulating rumors suggesting that Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, regrets his association with the APC and might consider rejoining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eze dismissed these reports, labeling them as “baseless” fabrications spread by […]