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Port Harcourt

October 2, 2025

Governor Fubara sacks all commissioners, other political appointees

He expressed gratitude to members of his cabinet for their contributions to the state’s development in the past two years.

Sim Fubara and Nyesom Wike
September 30, 2025

Rivers: NULGE set for seven-day warning strike

The Rivers chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has concluded arrangements to embark on a seven-day warning strike.

NULGE members used to illustrate the story
September 29, 2025

Many people in Rivers attempted to assassinate me: Speaker Amaewhule

Mr Amaewhule disclosed this during his 52nd birthday thanksgiving service at the All Saints Anglican Church in Eliozu, Obio/Akpor LGA.

Martin Amaewhule
September 25, 2025

South-South stakeholders differ on post-UTME screening

The stakeholders expressed their views in a survey on the use of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination as a requisite for university admissions.

Students sitting for UTME
September 24, 2025

Police arrest suspected kidnappers in Rivers

The police command in Rivers has arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara.

Armed policewomen
September 19, 2025

Fubara resumes office, pledges peace, reconciliation

He said reconciliation was embraced in the best interest of Rivers’ people and for the progress of the state.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Facebook/ Chi Geru]
September 19, 2025

NDLEA orders probe as Cross River commander dies in hotel room

Mr Marwa said Mr Uzoma, who resumed in Cross River on August 18, 2025, had lodged in a hotel while seeking suitable accommodation.

Ogbonna Uzoma.
September 18, 2025

Rivers assembly resumes, pledges to bridge administrative gaps

Speaker Martins Amaewhule, who presided over the session, noted that members were committed to bridging the gaps.

Rivers House of Assembly
September 18, 2025

Customs warns consignees may lose cargo over delayed clearance

The Nigeria Customs Service, Onne, Area 11, Rivers, has warned against delayed clearance at the port, saying that consignees risk loss of their cargo.

Cargo at port
September 18, 2025

Rivers Emergency Rule: PDP begs Gov Fubara not to dump party

“I will advise those 27 lawmakers who initially pledged loyalty to APC to retrace their steps back and come back to PDP fully to develop the party,” he said.

Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Photo: RSG]