The Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON) has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of withholding funds meant for the […]
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Political Turmoil in Rivers State as Two Commissioners Resign Amidst Allegations of Interference
The political crisis in Rivers State continues to escalate as two commissioners, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor and Isaac Kamalu, submitted their resignation letters yesterday. Adangor, formerly […]
Rivers State Attorney-General Rejects Redeployment, Resigns from Executive Council!
The Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zaccaeus Adangor, SAN, has declined his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office) and […]
Rivers State Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Redeploys Wike’s Loyalists
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reshuffled his cabinet, redeploying two commissioners who are loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. […]
Rivers State Assembly Passes Local Government Amendment Bill Despite Governor’s Objection
The Rivers State House of Assembly has enacted the Local Government Amendment Bill into law, bypassing the need for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s approval. This move […]
Rivers Governor Blasts Politics of Bitterness Amidst Senate Visit Dispute
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly criticized what he describes as the prevailing politics of bitterness in the state. He alleged that his senator, […]
Operation Delta Safe Destroys Seven Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers State
The air component of Operation Delta Safe has successfully destroyed seven illegal refining sites in Rivers State and bombed four boats loaded with illegally refined […]
Odili Backs Fubara as Rivers State Political Leader
Former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the political leader of the state during the inauguration of the Comprehensive Primary […]
Channels Television Journalist Kidnapped from Home in Rivers State
Gunmen abducted Joshua Rogers, a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday […]
NSCDC Busts Illegal Oil Refineries: 5 Arrested in Rivers State Crackdown
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Rivers State apprehended five individuals at illicit bunkering sites in Odagwa community, Etche Local Government Area. […]