2nd Anniversary: SMEs are Yet to Benefit from President Tinubu’s Economic Policies – Elder Dogala
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to provide business grants and ensure effective monitoring of the Renewed Hope Initiative for Small and Medium Scale Businesses to prevent sabotage by those assigned to implement it. Speaking to our correspondent in Port Harcourt the Rivers State Chairman, National Association of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, NASME, Elder […]
Enforcers of Good Governance Rallies Support For Tinubu 2027
The Enforcers of Good Governance, a prominent grassroots political advocacy group with representation across all 319 electoral wards in Rivers State, has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The group cited his decisive leadership and bold economic reforms as key reasons for the shift in their political allegiance. In […]
Pilex Centre Condemns President Tinubu’s Rivers Budget Presentation
The Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported move to present Rivers State’s 2025 budget of ₦1.48 trillion to the National Assembly for approval, describing the action as “illegal” and carried out in “bad faith.” Speaking to our correspondent in Port Harcourt, Pilex Coordinator, Courage Nsirimovu, stated that […]
Tinubu Proposes N1.48 Trillion Budget for Rivers Development
President Bola Tinubu has made a crucial move towards the advancement of Rivers State by presenting a notable N1.48 trillion budget proposal to the National Assembly for consideration. This budget plan is thorough, with significant allocations aimed at fostering growth and enhancing the living standards of the state’s citizens. The budget’s breakdown features a substantial […]
Insecurity: Tinubu Orders New push to Tackle Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the procurement of more fire power for the military and given them the marching order for the immediate implementation of new security strategies following the recent surge in terrorism, especially in parts of the north. The President handed down the directive yesterday during a high-level security meeting at the State House, […]
Tinubu’s Planned Takeover of the Niger Delta Region
What President Bola Tinubu is doing now to the Niger Delta people, he will not fantasize to do such in his region, the South-West. He is organising a hostile and violent political takeover of the region, not minding the consequences or the possibilities for violence in the area. And the politicians who hope to benefit […]
Rivers Lawmakers Back Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
The legislators expressed their backing for the president in a statement co-signed by the caucus members and presented by Barry Mpigi, the senator from Rivers south-east. The caucus members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that their stance was rooted in the achievements thus far under the renewed hope agenda. They also urged other […]
Wike’s Supporters Hold Rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a political movement supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will hold a mega rally and official inauguration in Yenagoa, the state capital, today, 26th of April 2025. The purpose of the gathering, according to the group’s organiser, George Turnah, is to express gratitude to President Tinubu for assigning […]
Rivers Crisis: Amaechi Accuses Tinubu of Breaching Constitution
The former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, expressed his sorrow yesterday regarding the removal of Siminalayi Fubara as the governor, stating that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency was unconstitutional. Amaechi, who previously served as the minister of transportation, voiced his disappointment over the National Assembly’s lack of effectiveness in this […]
Demanding concession from Fubara means intimidation, Rivers Prof tells Presidency
Reactions have continued to trail the alleged demand on suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to make some concessions if he wants his suspension to be lifted. Report has it that Fubara had privately met with President Bola Tinubu during the latter’s overseas’ trip. Though details of the meeting between Tinubu and Fubara were not made public […]
Protesters Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement from President Tinubu
Hundreds of protesters in Rivers State, including youths, men, and women, have called on President Bola Tinubu to recall the suspended Governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara. The protesters, who appeared in black attire on Tuesday, marched through major streets of Port Harcourt main town in protest, demanding that Tinubu call off the state […]
Will Joining APC, Earn Fubara Forgiveness
Speculation about Governor Fubara’s possible defection to the APC has heightened tensions in Rivers State, and if the recent comment credited to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is to be relied on, then the political crisis in Rivers State is far from over. A few days ago, Wike told journalists at a media […]