The Rivers State government anticipated a recent Federal High Court ruling to halt local government allocations. Commissioner Joe Johnson expressed concerns about judicial proceedings affecting governance, attributing the decision to political influences. The government has appealed the ruling...
Atiku Abubakar cautions the Nigerian judiciary, warning of potential unrest in Rivers State after a controversial court ruling halting federal payments. Atiku criticizes alleged political interference and urges judicial independence to preserve democracy, attract investment, and maintain public...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop releasing monthly allocations to Rivers State due to constitutional violations by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in presenting the 2024 budget. The ruling affects future access to funds from the Consolidated Revenue and...
A helicopter crash in Rivers State on October 24, 2024, has left all eight passengers feared dead. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, operated by East Wind Aviation, ditched into the ocean shortly after takeoff. Recovery operations are underway, and condolences are extended to the victims' families...
A helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development confirmed the incident, prompting an investigation into the causes and safety protocols of helicopter operations in Nigeria.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State addresses recent violence, including the burning of local government offices by thugs, asserting his innocence and emphasizing that his calm should not be mistaken for weakness.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has addressed the recent...
Political unrest in Rivers State escalated as thugs set fire to two local government secretariats following the swearing-in of new council chairmen. Armed attacks and explosive detonations occurred in Eleme and Emohua, raising concerns about safety and political stability in the region.
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from all 23 local government areas in Rivers State. This decision, conveyed by the new Commissioner of Police, aims to maintain neutrality amid recent political developments and ensure the smooth...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in 23 new local government chairmen in Rivers State following a successful election. With an emphasis on peaceful governance, Fubara urged the new chairmen to emulate his leadership style and avoid confrontations amid reported threats of violence as they...
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) confirms that local government elections will proceed despite calls from the PDP to halt the process. Sensitive election materials are distributed, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara accuses the Inspector General of Police of attempting to...
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