The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the appointment of Michael Odey as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. Ibas has also approved the reconstitution of RSIEC….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday met with the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Wike hosted the suspended lawmakers for a dinner in the United Kingdom, UK. This followed his earlier meeting with some of his political allies in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to…
The lingering supremacy battle between the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and lawmakers loyal to his estranged godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has shifted to the Supreme Court. The Speaker of the lawmakers loyal to Fubara in the state House of Assembly, Victor Oko Jumbo, said the factional assembly had…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as very unfortunate the fire incident caused by a tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit otherwise called petrol, which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed several vehicles. The incident occurred between Indorama Gate and Aleto Bridge on the popular and ever-busy Eleme section of the East-West Road now undergoing…
Five persons have been confirmed dead after a tanker carrying petroleum products burst into flames in Rivers State. The devastating incident happened on Friday night along the Eleme axis of the East-West Road, which has long been neglected, increasing motorists’ risks. Reports suggest that the tragedy was triggered when the tanker, navigating the dilapidated road,…
The trial of five loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State by the federal government on terrorism offences is to resume in full blown at the Federal High Court in Abuja at the early hours of today. The five loyalists charged with terrorism offences by the police are Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele,…
Proffesor Zacchaeus Adangor has resigned as the Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice in Rivers State. Adangor’s resignation, dated December 14, 2023, was addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Adangor’s said his resignation was based “purely on personal decision”. Adangor was Rivers AG for eight years under the administration of Nyesom Wike, who was governor from…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Malagi, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government orchestrated the political crisis in Rivers State. In an appearance on television program, Malagi clarified that the involvement of individuals associated with President Bola Tinubu in the crisis does not implicate the All Progressives Congress government. “The occurrence of…
The factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Eddison Ehie has allegedly escaped assassination attempts on his life and his family. A statement posted on the platform of Legislative correspondents in the state claimed the former leader of the House was attacked at about 11pm on Sunday, 19th November 2023, by a group…