MOSOP urges Fubara to probe missing 300M dollars meant for OML 11
By Mark Lenu The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to probe the alleged missing 300 million dollars paid to the state government during the tenure of former Governor Nyesom Wike. The money was said to have been gotten from an out-of-court settlement regarding a dispute that […]
Vice President Shettima Inaugurates W/A AMP Terminal in Rivers
On Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State. This significant investment reinforces APM Terminals’ dedication to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and strengthens the terminal’s position as a critical trade hub in West Africa. The project aims to bolster APM Terminals’ […]
Okocha Accuses Governor Fubara Of Illegal Spending
The Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has once again raised allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration, accusing it of spending state funds without proper legislative approval. Okocha criticized the governor for failing to re-submit the 2024 appropriation bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, which is led […]
“Shun Partisan, Be Professional,” Gov. Fubara Charges R’State Police Command
Governor Siminalayi Fubara cautioned the Rivers State Police Command to shun partisans and remain professional in carrying out their duties as security personnel in the state. Governor Fubara gave this charge while speaking to the security men at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday as he handed over 100 operational vehicles to the Rivers […]
Driver, Passengers Lament Over Hike in Fuel Price, Transportation Cost in Rivers State
Drivers, and passengers have lamented over the hike in the price of fuel known as patrol and transportation costs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This came shortly after the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd announced the $6 billion debt owned by the company. Michael Amadi, a 45-year-old driver, complained about the effect of the […]
Sea Pirates Abduct 10 Maritime Travellers along Bonny-Port Harcourt Waterway
At least 10 maritime travelers are feared to have been abducted by sea pirates along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway in the early hours of Monday morning. The incident, which has been confirmed by the district Chairman of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Rivers State district, Israel Pepple, is believed to have involved 10 persons […]
NISMS inaugurates 35 Executive Committee Members in Eleme LGA
35-executive committee members of the Non-Indigene Simplified Movement for Sim Eleme (NISMS) have been inaugurated in Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. According to the release today, the Chief Press Secretary, Udeme Obot, said the aim of the inauguration was to mobilise the entire Eleme community to align with Governor Siminalayi Fubara ‘s initiatives. During […]
OBALGA CTC Boss Calls For Immediate Suspension of FCT Minister, Alleged Threat to PDP
Chijioke Ihunwo, Obio-Akpor local government area Caretaker Chairman (OBALGA-CTC), has called for the immediate suspension of Federal Capital (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly posing as a threat to the People Democratic Party (PDP). The document dated today disclosed that the CTC boss challenged the National Working Committee of the PDP to suspend the former […]
If you are Angry i’m working for Tinubu, go hug transformer – Wike
At the recent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reaffirmed his satisfaction with serving in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Despite being a chieftain of the opposition PDP, Wike remains unapologetic about his decision, stating, “We are fully in government. We are fully […]
More trouble for Fubara, if…
By Mark Lenu The forthcoming local government election in Rivers State can best be described as the last straw that broke the camel’s back as it will determine if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is in charge of the state or the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. This is because the financial autonomy granted to local governments […]
RSHA Confirms 8 BRSBPP Nominees, Awaits Governor’s Final Approval
The Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed eight nominees as members of the Board of the Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement (RSBoPP). TPCN reported the screening exercise that was held yesterday at the Hallowed Chamber of the House of Assembly, Auditorium of the Administrative Block, Rivers State Government House in Port […]
Bole Festival DJ allegedly Declared Missing Yesterday, Announce her Safe Return on Instagram Page
Popular disco player Blessing Onuoha, widely known as DJ Rekii, was purportedly reported to have gone missing after an undefined uniform men allegedly took her to an undisclosed location. In a video posted today via Mr. Harrison Gwamnishu, a crime fighter called the attention of the police force as he alleged that the incident took […]