First Lady of Nigeria Gifts Less Privileged in Rivers State
The First Lady of the Rivers State Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, has given out 2,400 bags of rice and money to support the less privileged, vulnerable, and physically challenged individuals across the 23 local government areas of the state. During the event at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara mentioned that this act was part […]
Rivers State Announces Date For Local Government Elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed the local government elections in the state for Saturday, October 5, 2024. This announcement of July 1, 2024, comes amid a turbulent political atmosphere with ongoing conflicts between the state legislatures led by Governor Siminalay Amaopusenibo Fubara and Martins Amaewhule, which are leading to a local government succession crisis. […]
Generator Robbers Storm Alakahia, Rivers State
The incident that occurred in Rumudike Street Alakahia, Obio/Akpor, Rivers State is truly distressing, as the area is known as a Student village for the students of the University of Port-Harcourt. An apartment building was robbed before the dawn of a new day. The robbery that took place during the early hours of 24th June […]
Mistaken Identity: Gunmen Kidnap Police Orderly and Driver of Rivers State Ruler
Unidentified gunmen have carried out a disturbing abduction at the residence of His Royal Highness, Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, situated on Eagle Island in Rivers State. Godstime Ihunwo, an executive member of the Diobu Vigilante and Chief Security Officer of Nkpolu-Orowurokwo, provided chilling details of the event, as he disclosed that the abduction transpired around 8 […]
Governor Fubara Pledges Restructure of Rivers State Public Schools
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has committed to revitalizing the state’s educational system, aiming to encourage parents to move their children from private to public schools. This pledge was made during a solidarity visit by members of the Rivers State Parents Teachers’ Association for All Government Schools at the Government House in Port Harcourt on […]
RSG Terminates, Approves Contracts Worth N74.9BN for Assembly, Hospitals, Road
Following the conclusion of the meeting, the Rivers State Executive Council (RSG) has approved contracts worth N74.9 billion across the State House of Assembly Auditorium, roads, and hospitals within the state. The meeting, which was held on Friday at the Government House in Port Harcourt, was spearheaded by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the presence of […]
Rivers Saga: APC scores Fubara Zero
The Nigerian Federal Government and some state governors celebrate their one year in office with different activities including the commissioning of landmarks and other projects.The bubbling news is that The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rated the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara zero in its performance in the past year of […]
Simplified Movement – urges rivers residents to support Gov Fubara’s Administration
By Tina Amanda The non-governmental organization Simplified Movement has called on the people of Rivers State to support the administration of Governor Sim Fubara, regardless of their political affiliations. Leader of the Simplified Movement, Dr. Chidi Orlu, who stated this while expanding it’s leadership structure at Ward 2 Isiokpo, Ikwerre local Government Area […]
Tanker explosion in Rivers State
A tanker believed to be carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) exploded at the Obiri-Ikwerre crossing on the East-West Expressway in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident around 9:30 am. involved an oil tanker carrying liquefied natural gas that overturned while traveling on the ring road, crushed a vehicle and exploded. Confirming the incident in a telephone conversation, Police Public Relations Officer Grace Iringe-Koko said the victims were burnt beyond recognition when the tanker fell […]
Rivers: Bille son writes an open letter to Gov Fubara
His Excellency Amaopusenibo Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State … Connecting Bille to Port Harcourt through Abonnema/Obonoma Road, Distance: 28km only. A HUMBLE APPEAL Dear Governor Fubara, Iam a son of the ancient Bille Kingdom, Ward 16, and a proud member of the Ijaw nation. I write to express my […]
Rivers: Police arrest suspected mastermind in gang rape of a 5 months pregnant woman
By Tina Amanda The Ahoada Divisional Police in Rivers State have arrested the gang leader identified as Emeka, who is alleged to have masterminded the gang rape and murder of a pregnant woman Mrs. Chigbewejim Steward, a mother of two children on February 12, 2023, in Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area. In […]
NBA Commend Fubara Administration Achievement
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commend Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his continue effort in shaping Rivers State into a prosperous economic state. Viktor Ibim Benibo, the Chairman of Port Harcourt Branch of NBA led the group of delegates to the meeting held on Tuesday Night with governor Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt. […]