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BREAKING; Rivers Gov. Fubara Swears In Caretaker Committee Chairmen
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in the new Caretaker Chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state.The swearing-in was conducted by Governor Fubara at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.This follows their screening and confirmation by the State Assembly.Governor Fubara had se -
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly To Screen 23 CTC Chairmen, Members Today
The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has sent out invites to screen the Caretaker Committee, CTC, Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today.This followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs in the state.The governor of the state, Sir Sminia -
"You No Longer Afford To Charter Aircraft" – Charly Boy Mocks Ex Rivers Gov. Rotimi Amaechi
Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerian leaders to always have at the back of their minds that power is transient.The Area Fada said this using a former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi as a case study, narrating how the former Minister had to stay in the same departure lounge with him at the Abu -
Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Summons Security Council Meeting Amid Rising Tension In The State
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to ensure peace and protect his supporters, emphasizing their commitment to truth. The pledge came during a press briefing after a State Security Council meeting held at the Government House on Tuesday, where Fubara addressed rising tensions related to the tenure of local government chairmen.In a s -
Video of Gov Sim Fubara's Supporters Destroying Nyesom Wike's Statute at A LG in Rivers State
Supporters of Governor Sim Fubara recently destroyed a statue of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, at the headquarters of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council in Rivers State. This incident is part of an ongoing political feud between the two leaders, who were once allies but have since fallen out over control of the political structure in the stat -
Viral Video Of Shooting: Police Debunks Shooting As Rivers State Boils
The Rivers State Police Command has said its operatives were not involved in any shooting as being widely reported.Gistmania reports that viral video clips currently making the rounds, captured some moments when security officers shot sporadically during a protest.Ijaw youths had stormed the Port Harcourt City Council secretariat to protest agains -
Tensions Erupt In Rivers State As Governor Fubara Orders LG Chairmen To Vacate Offices (Video)
Chaos erupted in Rivers State following an order from Governor Sim Fubara instructing local government chairmen to vacate their offices upon the expiry of their tenures on June 17.In a Tuesday morning broadcast, Governor Fubara announced that the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) would take control of the local councils effective im -
Tragic Electrocution Claims Life Of Electrician At Wine Bar In Rivers State
In a devastating turn of events, a young Nigerian electrician identified as Austine met his untimely demise after being electrocuted while on duty at a wine bar in Rivers State.The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday at a well-known wine bar situated in the Rumuekini Community, within the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.According to -
VIDEO/PHOTOS; Tragedy As Two Persons Died In Rivers Tanker Explosion
Two persons were confirmed dead when a tanker suspected to be carrying Liquefied Natural Gas exploded at the Obiri-Ikwerre flyover along the East-West on the outskirts of Port Harcourt in Rivers state.It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 9:25 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, when the tanker upturned while trying to negotiate the bypass -
Rivers Police Apprehend Gang Known For Killing Cab Drivers, Harvesting Body Parts For Rituals
The Police Command in Rivers has arrested some members of a criminal gang suspected to be murdering car-hire drivers and stealing their vehicles.SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday, linked the group to multiple cases of drivers that went missing.She revealed that the arrest of one gang memb -
One Dead, Nine Arrested As Vigilantes, Protesters Clash In Rivers
The Rivers State Police have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, including members of a local vigilante group, in connection with the shooting and killing of Oregi in Egbeda community, Emuoha Local Government Area.The incident occurred on Friday, during a protest by members of the Omuipo clan, including Oregi, against the selection of a Comm -
NSCDC Arrests Suspected Pipeline Vandal's Wife, Seizes Firearms In Rivers State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended the wife of a suspected pipeline vandal and seized two fabricated guns in Rivers State. This was confirmed in a statement released by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, on Saturday in Abuja.According to Afolabi, the arrest followed an intelligence tip-off about pip -
Fubara Cancels Wike’s 10,000 Jobs As Rivers Crisis Deepens
The lingering political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Friday following the announcement by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that his administration cancelled 10, 000 jobs in the State Civil Service approved by the immediate past government.The employments were approved by his predecessor and the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territ -
Police Arrest Suspect Involved In Abduction & Death Of Pregnant Woman In Rivers State
Rivers State Police have apprehended a suspect involved in the abduction and gang-rape resulting in the death of a pregnant woman. The police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest of the suspect, identified only as Emeka, to Punch newspaper.The victim, Chigbewejim Steward, a five-month pregnant woman from Abarikpo community in Ahoa -
Man Electrocuted While Attempting To Steal Transformer Cable In Rivers
A yet-to-be-identified man was electrocuted while attempting to steal an armoured cable from a transformer in the Mgboaba/NTA axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.It was gathered that the incident happened at about 3 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, when power was restored. An eyewitness said the man was severely burnt. “It wa -
Gov Fubara of Rivers State Says He Inherited N225.279bn Debt From Wike's Government
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has disclosed that he inherited a substantial debt burden from the previous administration led by Nyesom Wike. In his address, Governor Fubara mentioned that his administration has initiated nine new road projects with a total value of N534.332 billion. However, he also inherited 34 uncompleted projects v -
Police Arrest Four Soldiers, NSCDC Officer, Others Over Robbery In Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command says its operatives have arrested at least 13 suspects, including four soldiers and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, over robbery.The suspects allegedly hijacked some food trucks, and diverted them to other locations.The spokesperson of the command, Grace Iringe-Koko made the disclo -
Controversy Surrounds Death Of Mechanic, Chukwudi Okereke Abraham In Rivers State Police Custody
Tensions rise as conflicting narratives emerge following the death of Chukwudi Okereke Abraham, a motor mechanic, while in custody at the Octopus Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police. The deceased's family alleges torture, while the police claim he was involved in criminal activities.According to the Rivers State Police Command, Chukw -
I Didn’t Start Governing Fully Until This February Says Rivers Gov. Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he did not start governing the state fully until February 2024. While speaking at the commissioning of the Egbeda internal roads in the Emohua Local Government Area of the stateon Tuesday, May 21, the governor said although he assumed office in May 2023, he did not s -
Rivers Police Arrest Security Man For Absconding With Car Of Company’s Customer
Operatives of Rivers State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old security man identified as Meshack Monday after he was seen escaping with the car of a customer parked in the company he was working for.The suspect was apprehended by the operatives in Olu Obasanjo Division on Thursday, May 2, at about 12:45am when they noticed him driving a To -
NSCDC Uncovers Massive Illegal Refinery In Rivers State
In a significant operation, the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled an illegal refinery harboring over 100,000 liters of crude oil in the Adobi Settlement of Etche Local Government Area.A statement released on Saturday by NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi in Abuja detailed the successful raid by the Commandant-General’s Special -
More Toxic Days For Fubara As 5 Rivers Commissioners Reveal Why They Resigned From His Cabinet
The political turmoil in Rivers has recently escalated as five commissioners have tendered their resignations, adding a new dimension to the ongoing rift.Their resignations were contained in separate letters addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mass resignatio -
Rivers Crisis: "My Enemies Now Sleep With Eyes Open" – Governor Fubara Declares
Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, has declared that his administration has soundly defeated all the people who came all out to bring them down, adding that his detractors are now victims of their plots.This was as the governor expressed happiness with assurances of brotherly support from the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, urging Ijaw Nati -
Rivers State Gov. Fubara Tackles Predecessor, Wike Over Rivers Heavy Debt
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, stated that his administration inherited a huge debt burden on projects embarked upon by the immediate-past administration of Nyesom Wike.Fubara said several contractors, who handled different projects for Wike’s administration were coming for their balance payment running into billions.T -
RIVERS CRISIS: Fubara Receives Abia Governor, Alex Otti in Port Harcourt (VIDEO)
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has welcomed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti to his state. The duo met on Tuesday at the Government House in Port Harcourt. A video of Otti arriving at the Rivers State government house in Port Harcourt has since surfaced online. Fubara and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT, have been embroiled in a face-off t -
Rivers State Gov. Sim Fubara Vows to Probe Ex Gov Wike's Administration
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to probe all that happened within the state government in the last eight years.Fubara disclosed this while swearing in Dagogo Iboroma, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State.Fubara has charged Iboroma to quickly set up panel of enquiry -
Crude Oil Theft: NSCDC Discovers Two Illegal Pipeline Connection Points In Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers.The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the sites were located at Odagwa-Owaza Riverside boundaries of Rivers and Abia while the other was at Etche local government area of Rivers.The spokespers -
Rivers Lawmakers Who Defected To APC Have Lost Their Seats Says Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has stated that lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress have lost their seats. Recall that twenty five lawmakers loyal to the former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ha -
I Was Offered Money To Impeach Fubara But We’ll Teach Them That....-Rivers Chief Of Staff, Ehie
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Rivers State Government, says he was offered money to impeach his principal, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.The former factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly disclosed the purported plot to impeach the Governor during a rally in Ahoada East area of the State at the weekend.Not disclosing the identities of those -
Rivers Youths Petitions President Tinubu To Call Wike To Order Now
Some Rivers State youths have called on President Bola Tinubu to take action and call his Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nysom Wike, to order over the continued political crisis in the state.The youths also asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to maintain neutrality in the face of the political disagreement in Rivers St
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