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  1. Rivers State Criticizes Court Decision Halting Local Allocations, Files Appeal

    Nigeria Rivers State Criticizes Court Decision Halting Local Allocations, Files Appeal

    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...
  2. Atiku to Judiciary: Avoid Fueling Tensions with Rivers State Funds Ruling

    Nigeria Atiku to Judiciary: Avoid Fueling Tensions with Rivers State Funds 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...
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    Politics Ruling on Rivers allocation least of my problems, says Fubara - The Nation Newspaper

    https://thenationonlineng.net/ruling-on-rivers-allocation-least-of-my-problems-says-fubara/amp/
  4. Rivers State Crisis: Court Halts Release of Further Financial Allocations

    Nigeria Rivers State Crisis: Court Halts Release of Further Financial Allocations

    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...
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    Metro Helicopter Crash: One more body recovered as search continues - Premium Times

    https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/749458-helicopter-crash-one-more-body-recovered-as-search-continues.html
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    Metro Helicopter Crash: NNPCL gives update on recovery efforts - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/27/helicopter-crash-nnpcl-gives-update-on-recovery-efforts/
  7. All Passengers Feared Dead in Rivers State Chopper Incident

    Nigeria All Passengers Feared Dead in Rivers State Chopper Incident

    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...
  8. Fatal Helicopter Crash in Rivers State: Three Lives Lost

    Nigeria Fatal Helicopter Crash in Rivers State: Three Lives Lost

    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. A helicopter crash...
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    Metro Nigeria Navy troops arrest suspect with weapon, ammunition - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/24/nigeria-navy-troops-arrest-suspect-with-weapon-ammunition/
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    Politics God’ll judge you if you’re doing right things, Fubara tells judges - The Sun

    https://thesun.ng/godll-judge-you-if-youre-doing-right-things-fubara-tells-judges/
  11. Governor Fubara Denies Involvement in Rivers State Violence

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Denies Involvement in Rivers State Violence

    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...
  12. [VIDEO] Violence Escalates in Rivers State as Thugs Attack Local Government Offices

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Violence Escalates in Rivers State as Thugs Attack Local Government Offices

    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. In...
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    Politics Rivers: IGP Orders Unsealing Of Secretariats After Fubara Swears In LG Chieftains - Channels Television

    https://www.channelstv.com/2024/10/07/rivers-igp-orders-unsealing-of-lga-secretariats-after-app-chieftains-swearing-in/
  14. IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Police from Rivers State LGAs Amid Political Tensions

    Nigeria IGP Egbetokun Withdraws Police from Rivers State LGAs Amid Political Tensions

    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...
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    Metro IGP withdraws policemen from Rivers LG Secretariat after 3-month siege - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/just-in-igp-withdraws-policemen-from-rivers-lg-secretariats-after-3-month-siege/
  16. Governor Fubara Swears In 23 Rivers LG Chairmen, Urges Peaceful Leadership

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Swears In 23 Rivers LG Chairmen, Urges Peaceful Leadership

    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...
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    Politics Rivers: APC kicks as Fubara takes full control of LG structure - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/06/rivers-apc-kicks-as-fubara-takes-full-control-of-lg-structure/
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    Politics NewsRivers: Wike’s supporters stage protest, ask RSIEC to halt LG poll - Daily Post

    https://dailypost.ng/2024/10/05/rivers-wikes-supporters-stage-protest-ask-rsiec-to-halt-lg-poll/
  19. RSIEC Moves Forward with Local Government Elections Despite Political Pushback

    Nigeria RSIEC Moves Forward with Local Government Elections Despite Political Pushback

    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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    Metro Police refuse to provide security for Rivers LG poll, cite court order - The Cable

    https://www.thecable.ng/police-refuse-to-provide-security-for-rivers-lg-poll-cite-court-order/amp/
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