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…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has apologised to the people of the state for what he called ‘regrettable anxiety’, following the political crisis that rocked the state earlier this week. Governor Fubara also thanked President Bola Tinubu, Rivers Elders and his brother governors for their intervention. In a statement that he signed, titled “Peace Is…
By Yetunde Oke The Society of Nigeria Broadcasters, SBN has described the destruction of multi-billion-naira equipment of Africa Independent Television, AIT, Port-Harcourt, by Rivers state government as an affront against the judiciary. SBN Coordinating Chairman, Mr Festus Kehinde made this known in a statement made available to newsmen. According to Mr Kehinde, the action of…