African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the burning of its party secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, describing the incident as a criminal attack on democracy and a dangerous escalation of political violence. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the arson...
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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 arraigned one Isaac Saviour Emmanuel before Justice H.A Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, over alleged N157,000,000.00 ( One Hundred and Fifty Seven Million and $4000( Four Hundred United...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country, describing the late Senator as “a dependable ally who...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the outcome of the just-concluded Area Council elections in Abuja, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded significant victories. In a special broadcast on national television and radio stations on Sunday evening, the Minister said the peaceful conduct...
Nigerian Senate has been thrown into mourning following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the 10th Assembly. He was 64 years old. Until his passing, Mpigi served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, where he played a key role in...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers state where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol was recovered. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi...
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his resolve to remain focused on governance and the delivery of critical infrastructure despite the political crisis confronting the state. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing road rehabilitation projects in the Old Township and...
Civil society organisations (CSOs), media practitioners and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the deepening political crisis rocking Rivers State, citing alleged constitutional breaches and an attempted impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The groups made the call on...
Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government of Rivers State, Dr Gift Worlu has said what is in Rivers today is a rainbow coalition of Renewed Hope family. Dr Worlu who is apparently not happy with the state of governance in Rivers state affirmed that “Yes, there’s a renewed hope family...
Gabriel Tomoni’s recent broadcast attacking the Rivers Ijaw Peoples’ Congress (RIPCO) is not only disappointing, it is deeply misdirected, emotional, and constitutionally hollow. RIPCO did not issue its statement out of malice, betrayal, or hostility to the Ijaw Nation. We spoke from history, from facts, and from a deep...
6 family members found dead in Rivers home — What police discovered will shock you A wave of shock swept through Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State after a family of six — a father, mother and their four children — were found dead inside...
Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly condemned the impeachment proceedings initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the people of the state. The youth group also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack...
Political tension heightened in Rivers State on Thursday as the House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The move was initiated during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins...
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday staged a rally in Abuja, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over alleged insubordination, attacks...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he paid a courtesy visit to the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo. Wike disclosed the visit on Wednesday through a post on his official X (formerly...
Political rift rocking Rivers State took a sharper turn on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a defiant warning that he would not allow himself to be politically buried ahead of the 2027 general elections—an unmistakable message in the ongoing power struggle involving...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his end-of-year media chat, describing his political conduct as provocative, destabilising and fundamentally anti-party. During the interaction, Wike openly reaffirmed his support for the presumptive presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned politicians against believing that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or openly declaring loyalty to President Bola Tinubu automatically secures a second-term ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike gave the warning on Tuesday while addressing supporters during...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for what he described as their courage in standing for democratic principles and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike gave the commendation on Saturday during a visit to the lawmakers...
• As experts call for effective health insurance in Nigeria to save the poor The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, along with medical experts and philanthropists, have warned that health sector crisis may explode if health insurance is not strengthened to save the poor. They have also demanded a...