Gov. Fubara Swears in Five Commissioners, Two Special Advisers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara sworn in five commissioners and two special advisers on Wednesday. The swearing-in exercise took place at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara, while speaking at the event, praised his loyalists and charged the newly sworn-in commissioners and special adviser to ensure that they carry out their […]
Oko-Jumbo Confirms Five Commissioner Nominees
The Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, confirmed the five screened nominees as commissioners and members of the Rivers State Executive Council on Tuesday. The screening exercise took place at the Hallowed Chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Auditorium, Administration Block, Government House, Port Harcourt. Earlier, an invitation was sent by […]
Rivers State High Court Nullifies APC Caretaker Committee Leadership, Reinstates Beke
In a decisive ruling, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, presided over by Justice Sika Aprioku, has nullified the Caretaker Committee (CTC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State, led by Tony Okocha. This committee had been inaugurated by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, but the court’s decision […]
Simplified Supreme Council Nominates Gbali for Oyigbo LGA Chairmanship Position
The Oyigbo Chapter of the Supreme Council for SIM Worldwide has nominated Chisom Gbali, the Commissioner for Youth Development, as their local government chairman aspirant for the coming local government area election. The Chief Press Secretary, Sunday Okwuchi, made this announcement known in a document shared today on X stating that the exercise, which witnessed […]
Calm Returns to Rivers State After Chaotic EndBadGovernance Protests
Rivers State experienced a return to calm yesterday following two days of intense disruption during the #EndBadGovernance protest. The protest, which initially began peacefully, was marred by chaos on the sixth and seventh days when hoodlums hijacked the movement. These individuals reportedly extorted traders and motorists, while also causing damage to various properties. The ensuing […]
Nationwide Protest: “I Feel Your Pain,” Fubara Tells Protester Over Hardship
Governor Siminalayi Fubara told some groups of hardship protesters on Thursday that he feels their pain as plans will be made to meet with the Federal Government. In a video circulated online, Governor Fubara was seen addressing the protesters demanding for good governance at the gate government house in Port Harcourt. Meanwhile, today marked the […]
NYSC Members Found Love In Rivers State, Got Married
National Youth Service Corps has yet again welcomed a love story, and birthed a new family in Rivers State. Two corps members, Oyeniyi Ifakunle from Oyo State and Ekiomado Osato from Edo State, began the journey of forever, in the early days of July 2024. They had never met before, till they were both posted […]
Fubara Assures WHO to Priotise Health Sector in 2025 Budget
Governor Siminalayi Fubara told the representatives of the World Health Organisation (WHO) that his administration will focus more on the health sector in the 2025 state budget. The Governor noted this during the visitation of the WHO representative spearheaded by the Country Representative, Dr. Kazadi Walter Molumbo, on Thursday at Government House in Port Harcourt. […]
PDP Urges Police Chief: Act Against Subversive Former Lawmakers, Take Action
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Leaders call on police boss Kayode Egbetokun to to act against the subversive act of the 25 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA), who defeated from PDP to All Progressives Congress (APC), and take action in order to protect the institutions of democracy, peace, and security […]
Opobo/Nkoro CTC Boss Appoints 53 Principal Officers, 10 SSA, and Over 600 SA
The Caretaker Committee Chairman (CTC) of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area (LGA), Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam, it said to have appointed 51 principal officers, 10 Senior Special Assistants (SSA), and over 600 Special Assistants (SA) to his cabinet. On July 9, Mr. Cookey-Gam, in a signed statement shared on social media, purportedly indicated that the appointment […]
Sim Fubara Swears in Frank-Fubara as New Commissioner
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially inaugurated Barrister Emmanuel Frank-Fubara as a commissioner, following his screening and confirmation by the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led assembly. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, at about 5 pm. During his address after the oath-taking ceremony, Governor […]
Gov. Fubara Vows to Prioritise Youth Welfare, Support Youth Corpers
In the bid to sustain the growth of youths and produce meaningful people in society, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to prioritize youth welfare and support youth corps members as he welcomes 1771 corps members to the state. Mr. Fubara, during the swearing-in ceremony, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet […]