Rivers State

Who was involved came into focus on Sunday as the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, addressed political tensions in Rivers State during his Christmas visits to Emohua and Ikwerre local government areas. What happened…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has warned that a large cash balance left in Rivers State is drawing the attention of political actors from within and outside the state. He spoke on Saturday evening in Port…
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In Port Harcourt on Saturday, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for backing President Bola Tinubu and standing firm during the state’s political crisis. The…
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In Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, saying his support for the president remains firm despite political pressure. Wike spoke on Saturday in…
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Rivers State APC Chairman Tony Okocha has visited Governor Siminalayi Fubara to formally present his APC membership card to him. The meeting, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, drew attention across the state, coming at a…
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday criticised the defection of 16 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress, calling their move a return to a party they were already serving in practice. The lawmakers had announced…
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Sixteen lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress. The decision was formally announced during a plenary session…
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Rivers State moved into another round of political tension on Tuesday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the recall of 1,000 teachers recruited in 2023. The directive followed complaints from the State House of Assembly about the…
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The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed the PDP national convention held in Ibadan on Saturday, insisting that the exercise was unlawful and its decisions cannot hold. The rejection was issued in a…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary of the…
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