Four Rivers Reps dump PDP for APC
Four members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State have officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection, citing political realignment and the need to work more closely with the ruling party at the federal level. According to them, the decision was taken […]
Detection: ‘PDP failed to protect me’ – Governor Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed to protect him during the political crisis that rocked the state. Speaking on his decision to defect, the governor explained that he felt abandoned at a critical time when internal party issues became intense. Governor Fubara said he made several efforts to […]
President Tinubu temporarily opens road linking Bonny Island for travellers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the temporary opening of the road linking Bonny Island to the mainland to ease movement for travellers. The decision is meant to reduce transport difficulties faced by residents, businesses, and visitors who rely heavily on water transport to access the island. According to government officials, the road will be […]
Rivers: Fresh crisis looms as Assembly questions Fubara’s delay in presenting commissioners
A new political tension is rising in Rivers State as the State House of Assembly has expressed concern over Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s delay in submitting names of commissioners for approval. Lawmakers say the governor has kept the state running without a full executive team for too long, creating gaps in governance. They insist that the […]
You shouldn’t be encouraged to do stunt with soldiers – Shehu Sani tells Wike
Former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, against using soldiers for political stunts. Sani warned that involving the military in political matters could escalate tensions and undermine national security. Speaking on the issue, Sani emphasized that politicians should avoid actions that could provoke the armed forces or […]
Court throws out suit by APC faction challenging candidates of Rivers LG poll
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to disqualify candidates participating in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. The group argued that the candidates did not emerge through a valid party primary and therefore should not contest in the […]
Use service year to build capacity, Fubara urges corps members
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has advised members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to use their service year as an opportunity to develop skills and build capacity that will help them contribute meaningfully to national growth. Fubara gave this charge while addressing corps members during their orientation program in Rivers […]
The Declining Influence Of Wike As Tinubu Secures Defections From PDP Governors
Nyesom Wike, once a dominant force in Nigeria’s political scene, is witnessing a steady decline in his influence. The former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who was once seen as a master strategist and kingmaker within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is gradually losing his political relevance. For […]
Fubara Dissolves Microfinance Board Appointed By Ibas
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the dissolution of the Rivers State Microfinance Agency Board, which was earlier appointed by former Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). The decision is part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to reorganize key government institutions for improved transparency and performance. The announcement, made through an official statement […]
Rivers State Government Seeks Full Utilisation Of Seaports
The Rivers State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring that seaports within the state are fully operational and utilised to drive economic growth. Speaking on the development, state officials noted that despite Rivers’ strategic coastal position, its seaports remain underutilised, forcing most businesses to depend heavily on Lagos ports. This situation, they explained, has […]