Governor Fubara
3 Oct
In a surprise move, the Rivers State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)
17 Aug
In a heated press conference, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) accused PDP acting National Chairman Umar Iliya Damagum and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu of plotting to sabotage Governor Siminalayi Fubara's government in Rivers State. The lawmakers claim that Damagum and Anyanwu are working behind the scenes to derail an ongoing legal battle…
3 Aug
Protesters in Rivers State, on Saturday, took the protest to Rumuobiakani community, Port Harcourt City Local Government
12 May
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failed attempts to subvert the constitution.
27 Apr
The Nigerian Navy has been tasked to intensify efforts to ensure investment in the professional development of its personnel translates into visible advancement in the security and prosperity of the nation’s maritime interests and blue economy.
12 Apr
Not content with his primary responsibility as FCT minister, Wike claims he single-handedly installed Siminalayi Fubara former accountant-general of the state as his successor, yet he wouldn’t allow him a breather to operate.
10 Mar
Activities in Isiokpo communities in Ikwere Local Council of Rivers State were paralysed as the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and son, Chizi, were laid to rest yesterday.
27 Jan
History played out in Rivers State yesterday as the nine Commissioners who resigned their appointments in the hit of the crisis between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were re-sworn in.
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