Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has told Nigerians not to be intimidated ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that citizens’ votes count. Obi made the statement on Thursday during the Port Harcourt edition […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed why he chose not to legally challenge the six-month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, stressing that his decision was driven by a commitment to peace, stability, and unity in the state. In a televised statewide broadcast on Friday, shortly after […]
Opposition Calls State of Emergency a “Political Power Grab” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba condemned President Bola Tinubu’s move, […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State. This gesture aims to provide Obasanjo with an opportunity to verify the refinery’s operational capacity and achievements. The invitation follows Obasanjo’s recent comments […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the nullification of the N800 billion budget passed by just five members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Edison Ehie. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, stating that it lacked merit and highlighted significant constitutional […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has once again vetoed Governor Fubara over the amendment to the Rivers State Local Government Law. This latest is the sixth time since the beginning of the Fubara tenure that the house of assembly has overridden is refusal to assent a bill sent to […]
In a Christmas Broadcast on Monday morning, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reiterated his dedication to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. Governor Fubara emphasized that the agreement would be executed in a manner that upholds the collective interests of the […]
