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 […]
Rivers State Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Against Urban Planning Violations
The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Evans Bapakaye Bipi, has issued a stern warning against ongoing violations of urban planning regulations, citing concerns over public safety, environmental degradation, and the defacement of the state capital. In a special announcement released on Monday, the commissioner expressed “strong displeasure” over the […]
Rivers Govt Awaits Supreme Court Ruling to Enforce Implementation
The Rivers State Government has clarified that its legal team is currently awaiting a certified true copy of the Supreme Court’s verdict to facilitate its implementation. The government also noted that its yet to receive formal documentation regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling delivered on February 28, 2025. This was disclosed in an official statement by […]
Tensions Escalate as Diobu Cult Peace Talks Collapse
Efforts to broker peace between two rival factions of the Deebam cult group in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt have collapsed, raising concerns over continued violence in the region. Revelation Agents made this known on Wednesday, stating that sources familiar with the gang’s activities, a mediation meeting facilitated by senior members of the group […]
Good News As Fubara Revamps, Inaugurates Rivers Fire Service Headquarters Station
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the modernised fire-fighting units with new buildings, necessary machinery, materials and equipment will strengthen the emergency response capability of personnel to fire incidences in the State. The governor pointed out how the provision would drastically reduce, if not eliminate, the vulnerability of the Rivers […]
2025 LG polls: I will contest again to rescue Asalgans – Aspirant
By Mark Lenu An aspirant for the 2025 local government poll in Rivers State, Hon. Seineri Onengiyeofori George says he will contest the forthcoming election in order to rescue his people from the oppressors who he described as incompetent representatives. Seineri was a candidate of the Accord Party who contested the Asari-Toru Ward One Councillorship […]
Etche Law Students Association Awards Rivers Chieftain
The Etche Law Students Association of Nigeria, Rivers State University Chapter, has honored His Royal Highness Eze, Dr. Ken Nwala, The Ugo 1 of Etche and Onye Ishi Agwuru Ulakwo/Umuselem clan, with an Award of Excellence. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Nwala’s unwavering support for Etche students and his remarkable contributions to the […]
We’ll Triumph, Fubara Assures Rivers People
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state of victory amidst the political unrest in the state. The governor declared that despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration, that the course of governance was irreversible. Fubara, who noted how the news of the judgment of the Supreme Court […]
Present 2025 Budget Within 48 Hours, Amaewhule-Led Assembly Orders Fubara
The Martins Amaewhule led Rivers State House of Assembly, has ordered the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to present the 2025 appropriation bill. The assembly also gave Fubara 48 hours ultimatum to comply. This was revealed in a letter to the governor by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, following the resolution reached at its 130 legislative day of […]
Remain Peaceful, Fubara Urges Rivers People, Orders Takeover Of 23 LGAs By HLGAs
In compliance to the Supreme Court judgement, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government councils pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Fubara gave this order in a […]
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 […]
Rivers State Integrates Peacebuilding in LGAs
The Rivers State Government is embedding peacebuilding strategies into its local governance framework to drive sustainable development across the state. Speaking at a State Peace Architecture meeting organized by Search for Common Ground (SFCG) in Port Harcourt, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Prince Charles Beke, stressed that true progress depends on peace and security at […]