A pro-democracy group, Vanguard for Democracy and Peace, has warned that the rule of law in Rivers State would be gravely undermined if the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is stalled. The group described the impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly as constitutional and lawful, insisting that any attempt […]
The political crisis in Rivers State has reached a boiling point as the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. In a plenary session held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Speaker accused the governor of gross misconduct, […]
The Factional Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Dr. Nname Ewor, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misleading Rivers people and abandoning the party that brought him to power, saying the governor falsely projected himself as capable of wresting political control from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. […]
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Finally, after nine months of waiting, the Supreme Court gave a verdict on the Rivers State emergency rule suit filed by some States against the federal government. Delivery of the judgment itself stands as the first victory for constitutional democracy. The action was filed by governors of eleven PDP controlled States on […]
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubura, has said the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is projecting the Tinubu Government positively through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). Governor Fubara stated this when he received the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, and the NSITF management team in his office […]
Truck park owners and logistics operators in Onne, Rivers State, have warmly welcomed the full deployment of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Electronic Call-Up System, describing it as a long-awaited solution to the persistent congestion that has plagued the Eastern Port corridor for years. The initiative, aimed at regulating truck movements into and out of […]
Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has pledged to work harmoniously with the State House of Assembly in order to recover lost ground and accelerate the state’s social and economic development. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara described the last six months of emergency rule as one of the most difficult periods in Rivers’ history. […]
Rivers State has resumed full democratic governance today, marking the end of one of the most turbulent chapters in Nigeria’s contemporary political history. A saga that pitched godfather against godson, split the ruling party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP down the middle, and tested the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The crisis […]
Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers state, has called on residents to work together for peace and sustainable development in the state. Ibos made the statement on during an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt, to mark the state’s transition back to democratic governance after the local council elections. The sole […]
Ibok-Ete Ibas, the administrator of Rivers state, has charged the 23 newly elected local government council chairmen to prioritise selfless service and grassroots development. He gave the charge while speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday. Ibas urged the chairmen to reject self-interest and embrace transparent, accountable, and reform-driven […]
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday expressed confidence that the state of emergency declared in Rivers State will lapse on September 18. Punch reported that Wike disclosed this to journalists after casting his vote in the ongoing local government elections in the state. President Bola Tinubu had earlier imposed emergency […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the governing council and principal officers for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The president named Prof. Don Mon Baridam, a scholar of management with a specialisation in organisational behaviour, as pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council. Baridam previously […]
…commends Tinubu for genuine intention to end crisis The declaration of the state of emergency which led to the appointment of a sole administrator has been described as the most effective mechanism in stemming rising political tension in Rivers State. A civil society group, the Nigeria Peace and Governance Initiative which made this observed also […]
The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has called on democratic nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and EU member states, to impose a visa ban on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and several judges, including Justice M. Danagogo and Justice Wali. The NDC made this call during a press conference in Abuja, […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The coastal areas of Rivers State, particularly in Adoni, Opobo, Bonny, and Kula, offer significant opportunities for tourism growth. Despite the government’s pledges, little progress has been made in capitalising on these valuable resources for economic advancement. These regions boast natural attractions like mangrove forests, sacred rivers, and beaches, along with cultural […]
A woman who identified herself simply as Judith, has alleged sharp practices in Rivers State over the just-concluded presidential election. In a video sighted by POLITICS NIGERIA on Thursday, the woman displayed an EC Form of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which she claimed was found in the bush by a student. The woman […]
A 51-year-old Glady Napoleon has admitted to killing her husband, Eze Napoleon at their residence in Igwuruta community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. She claimed that she killed her husband in self defense after the deceased allegedly attempted to “kill” her with a matchet during an argument but she overpowered him and used […]
On Thursday night, a passenger boat in the Port Harcourt – Bonny canal in Rivers State was shot at by an unidentified aircraft, leaving at least one person critically injured. The wooden boat was ferrying traders and their wares from Port Harcourt to Bonny when it was attacked by the unidentifiable chopper, according to an […]
Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has imposed night curfew at all entry and exit points with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo States from 8.00p.m. to 6.00a.m. The governor in a state broadcast on Tuesday said the curfew which would takes effect from Wednesday night, was necessitated by the […]
One of its tactical units, the Eagle Crack Squad, was disbanded by the Rivers State Police Command over the illicit activities of its members. Due to their notoriety, especially with regard to the abuse of human rights, the E-Crack Unit has been likened to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The latest incident involved the extortion of […]