Tag: Rivers State
Rivers under attack by misinformation merchants – Fubara
He argued that the large number of golfers and visitors from across Africa attending the tournament clearly contradicted the portrayal…
Nigeria strengthens oil export chain with new 365,000-bpd Otakikpo terminal
The $400 million facility, located in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area, can handle 365,000 barrels per day. It is…
Court dismisses suit seeking refund of Rivers’ monies spent by Ibas
Ibas was appointed the sole administrator of Rivers for six months after President Bola Tinubu suspended democratic structures and declared…
Why I didn’t challenge my suspension in court – Fubara
President Tinubu had suspended him for six months and declared a state of emergency in Rivers during that time. After…
Just In: Anxiety over in Rivers as Fubara returns after emergency rule
While Fubara did not resume on Wednesday, members of the Rivers House of Assembly, however, held their first legislative session…
All eyes on Port Harcourt as Rivers lawmakers return to plenary
While many residents and stakeholders welcome the lifting of the emergency measures, there are calls for both the executive and…
Breaking: President Tinubu restores Fubara as Rivers governor
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the six-month emergency rule he imposed on Rivers State, therefore reinstating Siminalayi Fubara and Ngozi…
Emergency rule was painful but necessary, says Ibas in farewell lecture
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has shared important lessons learned from the six-month emergency rule…
Rivers State: Fubara’s return sparks legal debate
He described it as an abuse of constitutional power. “My heart bleeds at the misuse of Section 305, which left…
Wike’s allies shine as APC captures 20 of 23 Rivers councils
The elections were generally peaceful, though turnout appeared higher in some LGAs than others. With the announcement of results, attention…
Nigeria’s first environment, technology university opens in Rivers State
The new university, located in Koroma, Rivers State, is the first in Nigeria to focus specifically on environmental sciences.
Wike drops hint on Rivers emergency rule, reveals Tinubu’s fresh order
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suggested that the six-month emergency rule currently in place in Rivers…
2027: Rivers ADC supporters canvass Atiku/ Amaechi presidential ticket
Amaechi, who recently resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC after he joined the ADC was received by a…
Group to Tinubu: You did well with Rivers
He described the President’s action as timely and decisive, noting that it ushered in a new dawn of peace and…
Rivers Crisis: Fubara meets Wike in public again amid peace process
Their appearance together followed Thursday’s peace meeting arranged by President Bola Tinubu, who called for an end to their crisis.