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Explosion From Vandalised Fuel Pipeline Kills Twenty In Rivers
At least 20 people have died in an explosion from an illegal oil tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, Dec. 24, after youths allegedly broke a pipeline belonging to one of the multinational oil firms operating in the area and started scopping fuel. The fire killed -
2 Notorious Robbers Caught While Stealing From Rivers Church
Two men were arrested early Sunday morning while attempting to vandalise the iron on the fence of Emmanuel Anglican Church, Okoro-Nu-Odo by Rumuokoro Roundabout in Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State.The suspects were apprehended around 2 am by the guards in the church.However, there was a mild drama at the church premises during the -
Rivers Crisis: "I Didn’t Invite Tinubu To Intervene In Rivers Crisis" – Wike
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu should be appreciated for intervening in the political situation in Rivers State.Speaking during the 20th Wedding Anniversary/Thanksgiving of a former Commissioner for Works, George-Kelly Alabo, at The Kings Assembly Church, on Sunday, Mr Wike said it was -
Rivers Elders Drag President Tinubu, AGF, INEC, Others To Court Over Alleged Unlawful Agreement
The President, Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation AGF and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC have been dragged before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged unlawful agreement on the ragging power tussle in the state.Tinubu was sued alongside Governor Fubara, Rivers State House of Assembly, Speaker of the H -
VIDEOS: Protest Rocks Port Harcourt Over Tinubu’s Intervention In Rivers Crisis
Protesters have gathered at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, expressing discontent over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reported intervention in the political crisis in the state.The demonstration, in solidarity with Governor Siminilayi Fubara, began along Azikiwe Road, with participants opposing what they perceive as undue -
How Suspected Cultists Kidnap And Gang-Rape 14Yr Old Girl In Rivers
Two suspected cultists, Precious aka Pere and Chidebere aka B2K, allegedly abducted a 14-year-old girl and gang-raped her in the Mile 3 area of Diobu in Port Harcourt, the state capital.The incident occurred at about 10am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, near a three-storey building located at National Street Mile 3.A source who pleaded anonymity -
27 Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Gov. Fubara
The 27 Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers that decamped to the All Progressives Congress, APC, have withdrawn their impeachment notice earlier issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.The lawmakers, led by factional Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, withdrew the impeachment notice at their resumed sitting, Wednesday.This was coming after the Monda -
You’re Not Above Party, PDP Vows To Sanction Wike As Rivers Crisis Deepens
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to sanction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike for working against the party.PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.Damagum’s remark followed the crisis in Rivers State between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara -
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara Breaks Silence After Abuja Peace Meeting With Tinubu (VID)
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said there is no price too great for him to pay for peace to reign in the state. The governor made this known while addressing a special convocation ceremony at the Pamo University of Medical Sciences on Tuesday, December 19.Recall that he He and Nyesom Wike feud split lawmakers in the House with 27 o -
Elderstateman, Clark Fumes Over Rivers Crisis, Reveals President Tinubu Favoured Wike
Ijaw leader Edwin Clark has said the eight-point resolution released on Monday to abolish the political crisis in Rivers State was one-sided and unacceptable.Recall that President Bola Tinubu and other stakeholders met on Monday with Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, over the crisis in the state.They re -
RIVERS CRISIS: Dele Momodu Blasts Tinubu Over Wike, Fubara Peace Deal
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has called out President Bola Tinubu over his recent intervention in the disagreement between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Momodu said Tinubu cannot be the headmaster of state and Federal Government. According -
"Tinubu Has No Constitutional Role In Ondo, Rivers Crises" – Ex Minister, Fashola
A former Minister of Work, Babatunde Fashola, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention is not required in the ongoing political tensions in Ondo and Rivers states, as the constitution doesn’t give room for such.“Does the Constitution assign a role to the President in this matter?” Fashola asked while speaking at the Nigerian Air -
RIVERS CRISIS: Wike Absent as Pres. Tinubu, Shettima Meet Fubara, Ex-Gov Odili, Others
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.Fubara was accompanied by an ex-governor of Rivers State, Sir Peter Odili, and other stakeholders from the state.Tinubu is apparently looking to intervene in the face-off between the governor and his predeces -
"Don’t Pull The Ladder You Use In Climbing" - Wike Warns Fubara As He Calls For Peace In Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he wants peace in Rivers state but warned politicians not to pull the ladder they used in ascending to their enviable positions.Wike and his political godson, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have been at loggerheads lately.Their feud led to the bombing of the state -
Rivers APC Officially Receives Pro-Wike Lawmakers, Declares PDP Dead
The All Progressives Congress (APC) have officially received the 27 members of the House of Assembly who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the opposition partyThe Herald reports that the ruling party having received the new members declared that the PDP in Rivers State dead, challenged Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the PDP to -
Rivers Crisis: Court Stops INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace Wike’s Loyalists
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, from organising by-elections to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant.Donatus Okorowo, the judge, gave the order on Friday.A factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, last Wednesday decl -
Chaos As Man Single Handedly Snatches Gun From Policeman, Kills One In Rivers
There was pandemonium, this weekend, in Chinda/Ada George in Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, when a man reportedly killed one person with an AK-47 rifle snatched from a police officer.It was gathered that the said man, simply identified as Nuhu, a popular scavenger in the area, was suspected to be on hard drugs when -
VIDEO: Davido Visits Rivers State Gov. Fubara Shortly After Seeing Wike Ahead of His Concert
Nigerian sensational singer, Davido was n Rivers State over the weekend to gear things up for his concert.While in the oil rich State, the singer paid a courtesy visit to the State's Governor Sim Fubara.According to source, the singer also visited the FCT Minister and Former Governor of the State, Nyesome Wike, ahead of his concert tonight.Wa -
Yoruba Group Urges President Tinubu To Intervene In Rivers Crisis To Clear His Name
The Progressives Yoruba Youth Congress, PYYC, has called on President Bola Tinubu on Sunday to intervene in the festering political crisis in Rivers State.The president of the group, Akintunde Adedeji, who addressed journalists, urged Tinubu to openly state his position on the crisis in Rivers State by directing that all government institutions ac -
RIVERS CRISIS: FCT Minister, Wike Defies Threats, Lands in Port Harcourt (Video)
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike landed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Saturday.Wike entered the city despite warnings and threats from some loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to step into the state. Honourable Boma Goodhead, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Akuku/Asari Toru Feder -
DEY YOUR DEY: Drama As Governor Of Rivers State, Sim Fubara Launches Own Live Band (Video)
Sim Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State has launched a live band just like Nyesom Wike, his predecessor.The band came alive shortly after Gov Fubara’s speech during the flag-off of the construction of 20,000 Housing units in the Ikwere area of the state.The live band was heard singing, “Dey your day make I dey my dey, nobody worry nobody, ” -
‘Media Is Wrong, There’s No Crisis In Rivers State’ — Gov. Fubara Insists
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has assured investors that there is no crisis in the State.This is as some members of his cabinet resigned in the last 24 hours.Speaking at the flag off of 20,000 housing units in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State, Fubara told investors that Rivers State is very safe and secure for their inve -
VIDEO; Gov. Fubara Breaks Silence, Vows To Protect The Interests Of Rivers People
Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has finally broken his silence amid the political tension in the state.In a video posted on his official X handle on Friday, Fubara promised to continue protecting the interests of the people of Rivers State.He also expressed gratitude to the people of the state, and promised to run an inclusive government -
RIVERS STATE CRISIS! Gov. Fubara Gives Commissioners Appointed by Ex Gov. Wike Ultimatum to Resign
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has reportedly issued a stern ultimatum to all commissioners approved by FCT minister, Emperor Nysome Wike, to resign by Friday 15th December or face immediate dismissal by Monday, December 18th, 2023So far over 10 of the Commissioners have resigned their appointment. -
Rivers Crisis Deepens As Two More Commissioners Resign
As the crisis in Rivers State deepens two more commissioners have resigned from the Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinetThe two commissioners who resigned are staunch loyalist of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. They are the Commissioner for Works, Dr. George-Kelly Alabo and the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Mrs Inime Chinwen -
Rivers Crisis: 'Concentrate On Your Work, Leave Wike To God' – Primate Ayodele Tells Fubara
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to concentrate on his work and leave the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to God.Primate Ayodele made the remark in reaction to the current political crisis in Rivers State that has caused divisi -
APC Faults Gov Fubara’s Budget Presentation To Four Rivers Lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has faulted Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s 2024 budget presentation to four out of the 31 members of the state House of Assembly.Fubara had on Wednesday presented the N800 billion 2024 budget to the four lawmakers believed to be loyal to him at the Government House in Port Harcourt, a few minutes after the demol -
BREAKING: Rivers Attorney-General, Adangor Resigns
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has resigned his office.Adango disclosed this in his resignation letter, forwarded on Thursday to the office of the governor of the state, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, through the office of the Secretary to the State Government.The SAN -
Soldier Accused of Stabbing a Bouncer, Kingsley Abbey to Death at Nightclub in Rivers
A yet-to-be-identified soldier allegedly st@bbed a bouncer to d£ath at a nightclub in Bonny Island, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.It was gathered that trouble started when the bouncer identified as Kingsley Abbey, conducted a routine search on the soldier at the entrance of the club on Monday night, December 11, 2023, and reportedly -
Group Urges INEC To Conduct Bye-Elections For 27 Vacant Seats Of Lawmakers In Rivers
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize by-elections for the 27 empty constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly.This request came after 27 lawmakers shifted their allegiance from the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).At a pres
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