New caretaker chairmen dissolve LGA committees in Rivers

• State govt kicks off preparations for council elections  • A’Court reserves judgment in Amaewhule’s suit After their inauguration by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the interim committee chairmen for the 23 local councils
1 week ago

One shot dead in Rivers community

Tragedy struck on Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, as suspected cultists and killed one Endwell Awunze at Ula-Pata Community in Ahoada town. The incident occured amidst a political crisis in Rivers State,
2 weeks ago
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara (left) addressing newsmen shortly after the State Security Council meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt ...yesterday.

Rivers in turmoil as Fubara, pro-Wike factions battle for LGAs

• Fubara vows showdown as council bosses insist on returning to secretariats • Two security operatives killed, protesters pull down Wike’s statue • Why I won’t vacate Ikwerre LG secretariat — Nwanosike • Clark: Wike should
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