1965 Western Region returning to Nigeria – By Godwin Etakibuebu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The political crisis tearing Rivers State into shreds today, which is most likely to become Nigeria’s doomsday affair, if care is not taken, did not start from the Nigerian General election of February and March 2023. It predated it. Its genesis … Read more
Wike’s vain quest for state capture – By Tony Eke …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Tony Eke Literature is so lovely because it reflects some truth on its vast pages of creative vistas. Its illumination of life and lived experiences is all-encompassing, its exploration of the dual reality of our world, as gleaned … Read more
Rivers of crises – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the nation, touching the rich and poor, urban and rural dwellers alike. With inflation rates climbing to about 33% as of August 2024, living costs have risen dramatically. Food prices alone have skyrocketed by more … Read more
Why political crisis in Rivers State must be resolved quickly – Okupe …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe has said the political crisis bedevilling Rivers State has got to a point where it could seriously harm the nation’s democracy. Okupe, in an interview on Sunday, said the crisis has the … Read more
Rivers: An Emperor’s road to Harakiri – By Chidi Amuta …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On May 17th 2024, this column published a piece with the tittle “An Emperor and His Nemesis”. It was a prognostic analysis of the impending political crisis in Rivers State because of the suffocating hold of ex-governor Wike on … Read more
Rivers govt heads to Supreme Court, insists pro-Wike lawmakers no longer members of Rivers Assembly …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The government of Rivers State has said that a notice of stay of execution of the Appeal Court judgment has been filed against Martins Amaewhule and other pro-Wike lawmakers from parading themselves as members of the … Read more
Rivers elders back Gov Fubara amidst political tensions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has declared its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amidst the escalating political tensions in the State. RIVLEF Chairman, Chief Rufus Ada-George, announced the forum’s position during a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. … Read more
Video: Why You Will Never See Me In Any Political Meeting Planning For Thugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that Rivers State is the capital of betrayals. He stated that most politicians in Rivers State passed through him. Amaechi also said that he doesn’t sponsor thuggery because he … Read more
Governor Fubara Architect of Violence in Rivers State – Wike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Fubara is the architect of violence in Rivers State says Wike. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, … Read more
Rivers people may defend themselves if Police won’t – Briggs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Renowned Rivers-based environmentalist and human rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticized the Nigeria Police Force for what she called “unacceptable” and “dangerous” conduct in the oil-rich state. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Briggs voiced her … Read more
Fubara, not Wike, is the PDP leader in Rivers – Bode George …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Bode George, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to reconcile and restore peace in Rivers State after a series of politically charged incidents in recent … Read more
Rivers Assembly Confirms Four Commissioner Nominees …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo, has officially confirmed four new commissioner nominees to join the Rivers State Executive Council. The nominees, Dr. Israel Lebura Ngbuelu, Evans Bapakaye Bipi, Barrister Otamiri Ngubo, and Barrister Benebo Anabraba, were screened and ratified … Read more
BREAKING: Tinubu wades into turmoil in Rivers State, directs IGP to restore peace …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun to immediately restore and maintain peace, law, and order in Rivers State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Tinubu gave the order on Monday … Read more
Rivers Assembly confirms new commissioners appointed by Gov Fubara …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, screened and confirmed four Commissioner nominees presented by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The commissioner nominees include Dr Israel Ngbuelu, Mr Evans Bipi, Mr Otamiri Ngubo and Mr Benebo Anabraba. Speaker of the House, … Read more
Fubara Swears In New Rivers LG Chairmen (Video) …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, officially swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas on Sunday, following their victories in the recent Local Government Council elections held on Saturday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers … Read more
Fubara To Swear In New Rivers LG Chairmen Today …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in the newly elected council chairmen today, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., according to a statement … Read more
Full list of newly elected Rivers LG Chairmen …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The people of Rivers State on Saturday trooped out in numbers to vote for leaders at the grassroots level despite the lingering political crisis rocking the state. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) earlier reports the Action Peoples Party (APP) cleared 22 chairmanship positions out of … Read more
CUPP rates Rivers LG election high as RSIEC declares results …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has congratulated the people of Rivers State on the successful conduct of the local government election in the State on Saturday. Chief Peter Ameh, National Secretary of the coalition, described the elections as a … Read more
Voting Materials, RSIEC Officials Absent In Several Polling Units …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The highly anticipated local government elections in Rivers State began on a slow note Saturday morning, as several polling units reported a lack of voting materials and the absence of officials from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). According to The … Read more
Rising tensions in Rivers state as LG elections approach …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Tension and uncertainty loom over Rivers State as the local government elections set for today approach. The atmosphere is thick with apprehension as citizens brace for the electoral process amid security concerns and legal compliance issues. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers … Read more