Friday, June 26, 2026

Rivers State

July 27, 2025

South-South PDP hails UNIPORT for honouring Wike with honorary doctorate  

Mr Osi-Orbih thanked the UNIPORT Governing Council and management for finding Mr Wike deserving of the honour.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Dan Osi-Orbih
July 11, 2025

VP Shettima right, Tinubu lacks power to sack Fubara; Rivers deserves restoration of democracy: ADC

The ADC spokesperson stated that Mr. Tinubu chose to disregard the laws he swore to uphold and tread the path of unconstitutionality in Rivers State.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 6, 2025

Rivers: Police declare two LG officials wanted over attack on council administrator

Messrs Ekakita and Olodi were accused of criminal conspiracy, stealing, assault occasioning harm and attempted murder.

Police
June 18, 2025

UNIPORT to confer honorary degree of Doctor of Science on Wike during July convocation

Mr Georgewill added that the official decoration and presentation of the certificate would be on July 26.

Nyesom Wike
June 7, 2025

Traditional rulers urged to protect Rivers’ facilities

The sole administrator emphasised the crucial role traditional rulers play in peacebuilding.

Rivers State on map used to illustrate the story
May 18, 2025

Ofili sets new 150-metre world record in Atlanta

Ms Ofili by the record became the first woman to run a 150-metre race under 16 seconds.

Favour Ofili
May 3, 2025

Fubara behind Rivers’ women walkout on first lady, action disturbing: Wike

Mr Wike cautioned supporters of the suspended governor to desist from ridiculing the state.

Some of the protesting women at the event
May 2, 2025

Rivers women walk out of Remi Tinubu’s empowerment programme, protest presence of Iba’s wife

On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers. 

Remi Tinubu
April 21, 2025

Wike caused crisis in PDP because he’s on mission to destroy it: Party Chair

Mr Ewor, who spoke on Monday, also accused the FCT minister of festering the crisis in the PDP for his political gains.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and Atiku Abubakar
April 13, 2025

Institute urges FG to unlock blue economy with strategic policies

He said there is need for a comprehensive overhaul of moribund assets to stimulate economic activity.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)