A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, called upon elders and stakeholders of the party to intervene in the political crisis unfolding in Rivers State. He said this was necessary because if the state is set on fire, “that may end this democracy”. Speaking on Friday, he cautioned that if left unaddressed, the …

The political crisis rocking Rivers State is gradually creeping to a tipping point as the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a standing order to the 27 APC members in the House of Assembly to immediately commence an impeachment process on Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Meanwhile, the state government has lambasted the APC over its call on …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has described as very unfortunate the fire incident caused by a tanker conveying premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed several vehicles on Friday night. The incident occurred between the Indorama Petro-Chemical Company Gate and the Aleto Bridge on the popular and ever busy Eleme …

Less than 24 hours after his redeployment to the Ministry of Special Duties (Governor’s Office), former Rivers State attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Professor Zacchaeus Adangor, has resigned from the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the former Rivers State commissioner for finance, who was redeployed to the Ministry of Employment Generation and Empowerment, Hon. Issac Kamalu, has resigned from …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said, on Wednesday, that 75 per cent of the primary schools in his state are battling a shortage of teachers while 90 per cent of the schools are dilapidated. Fubara said he became aware of the deplorable state of the primary schools in the state when a firm, New Global, in its bid to partner …

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Saturday, said it will not hesitate to impeach the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, if it becomes the last resort to uphold the Constitution. This is as the 27 lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, took a swipe at the former Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party Presidential …

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus; and members of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. A former Minister of Transportation and the Director-General, PDP-PCC for the state, …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has promised the state government’s commitment to supporting Wigwe University. Fubara disclosed this on Saturday after the funeral service of the former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. Wigwe, alongside his wife, Doreen, and son, Chizzy. died in a helicopter crash …

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to scale up the fight against illegal bunkering, oil theft as well as protect critical national assets in the state. He urged the corps to continue to support the military and the police to tackle such acts of economic sabotage, even as he …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said his administration will sustain purposeful governance and administrative efficiency because they are helping Rivers people to engage in ventures that bring honour to the state. Fubara made the remark when he hosted the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who performed excellently at the just-concluded 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in …