Rivers Police Chief Orders Removal of Illegal Roadblocks
The Rivers State Police Command has once again stated its stand against any form of extortion or illegal road blocks noting that officers involved in such acts will be dealt with severely. CP Olugbenga Adepoju, made his stand known during his tour of some police checkpoints to inspect the compliance of officers at these checkpoints […]
Senator Nwogu of PDP Wins Rivers South-East Senatorial By-Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Olaka Nwogu, has been declared the winner of the Rivers South-East senatorial by-election held on Saturday 20 June. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning Officer for the election, Rosemary Ogu, said Nwogu polled 47,961 votes to win the election contested by four political parties. Ogu said Douglas […]
Peaceful Turnout Recorded in Rivers South-East Bye-Election Despite Heavy Rain
The South-East Senatorial District bye-election in Rivers State was largely peaceful, with voters in Gokana and Khana Local Government Areas defying heavy rainfall to exercise their civic rights. Electorates who spoke to our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, described the process as calm and orderly, noting that many voters patiently waited under the rain to […]
Rivers State to Prioritise Predictable Policies Under Fubara’s Leadership
The Rivers State Government has once again emphasized their dedication towards setting up a very competitive, inclusive and predictable environment of doing business aimed at tapping the economic potential of the region and drawing investments from abroad. As part of his pledge, Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledged on Friday during a Technical Workshop on Business-Enabling Reforms […]
Gas Leak from Trans-Niger Pipeline Displaces Rivers Community
A gas leak from the Trans-Niger pipeline have forced the people of Odu community in Abua/Odual local government area of Rivers State to flee their homes, as a result of the gas suffocating smell. The incident is reportedly caused by series of attacks by suspected militants on oil facilities belonging to Shell and Nigeria Agip […]
Rivers Bye-Election: INEC Says 97% Ready, Only 4 Parties Qualified — Ekelemu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State says it has reached 97 per cent readiness for the forthcoming Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The election will be conducted across seven local government areas: Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, Eleme, Oyigbo, Tai, Gokana and Khana. Speaking to our correspondent in Port Harcourt, […]
God Is My Political Father Not Man- Fubara
The Rivers State Governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Blessing Fubara, says his only godfather is the Almighty God and not man. Mr. Fubara who stated this when featuring on a live television programme on friday night noted that he and his brother, the Governor of Rivers State have a different perspective and […]
Rivers Court Dismisses PDP Suit Against Chukwuemeka, RSIEC
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by three aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the party’s factional state chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the PDP, and the Rivers State Government. Also listed as defendants in the suit were the […]
Rainbow Coalition: Rivers Progress Above Politics, Says Majority Leader Major Jack
The Majority Leader of the Rivers State 10th House of Assembly, Alabo Major M. Jack has thrown his weight behind the Rainbow Coalition, declaring that the progress of Rivers State must take precedence over party affiliations, ethnicity, and personal ambitions. Major Jack made the remark after attending a high-profile luncheon hosted by the Minister of […]
“Rivers Must Stand With Tinubu” — Wike
In his remarks at the luncheon, which took place on Saturday, Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, noted that Rivers State owed President Bola Tinubu a great deal for all the appointments and development initiatives carried out during his administration. Mr Wike made the comments as part of a lunch […]
Rivers at 59: Governor Fubara reaffirms commitment to peace, unity
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to peace, unity, security, and inclusive development as the state celebrates its 59th anniversary. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Onwuka Nzeshi, Governor Fubara acknowledged the resilience of Rivers people despite various challenges, noting that […]
Fubara Takes Key Role in APC Days After His Pullout from Gubernatorial Contest
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has been nominated by the APC to administer the party’s presidential primaries in the state following his resignation from participating in the APC’s gubernatorial primary in the state. Fubara announced his withdrawal from running in the APC gubernatorial primary only two days before this political appointment in a […]