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Rivers Begins Transition to Democratic Governance as Emergency Rule Ends
The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of a transition from emergency rule to democratic governance, nearly six months after a state of emergency was declared.
In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State…
Rivers Group Kicks Against Thanksgiving Service, Alleges Mismanagement Under Sole Administrator
A political pressure group, Rivers United for Tinubu 2027, has faulted plans by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), to hold a state-wide thanksgiving service on Sunday, September 14, 2025, describing it…
Rivers in Peril: Niger Delta Group Alleges ₦23bn Loot by Sole Administrator Ibas
A coalition under the banner of Niger Delta Advocates for Good Governance has accused Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), of masterminding what it calls the “largest looting spree in the history of the state,”…
22 Unaccredited Colleges of Education Sealed Off by FG
The Federal Government has made a significant move to clean up the education sector by shutting down 22 unauthorized Colleges of Education operating in Nigeria. According to a recent report by the National Commission for Colleges of…
Abaribe Lists Achievements Amid Questions Over 18 Years of Senate Representation
Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District since 2007, yesterday (Wednesday, August 20, 2025) presented what he described as his scorecard at a town hall meeting in Aba.
The meeting, which drew…
NANS Demands Action Over Dangote Truck Accidents, Gives 7-Day Ultimatum
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-South Zone, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of fatal accidents involving Dangote trucks across the region, issuing a seven-day ultimatum to the Dangote Group and…
Rivers Stakeholders Urge Tinubu to Stop LG Poll, Reinstate Fubara
Prominent Rivers State leaders, including former governor Celestine Omehia and ex-PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus, have petitioned President Bola Tinubu to halt the planned August 30 local government elections, citing constitutional…
Fmr Abia Deputy Governor, Oko Chukwu Quits PDP
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end his decades-long association with the party.
In a resignation letter dated…
Enforcers Group Set to Celebrate Tinubu’s Leadership in Rivers with Football Fiesta
In a unique show of support and celebration, a novelty football match is set to take place in Rivers State this Saturday, August 9, 2025, as part of activities honouring the leadership strides of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The event,…