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Port Harcourt

May 15, 2024

Two more commissioners resign from Fubara’s govt amid feud with Wike

He also added that there was a “loss of trust and animosity” in the cabinet which he considers unhealthy.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
May 15, 2024

Rivers commissioner for environment resigns

“It was a privilege to have been of service to you in your administration and wish you all the best in your tenure,” she added.

Austen Ben-Chioma
May 15, 2024

Jacobson Nbina resigns as Rivers state commissioner; cites unresolved ‘political crisis’

“My decision to resign is due to the unresolved political crisis in our dear state.”

Jacobson Nbina
May 15, 2024

Rivers govt. approves N222 billion for Trans-Kalabari road project

“We shall not borrow to fund the project. We are bent on generating money to fund our projects,” he said.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara
May 13, 2024

Governor Fubara to set up panel of inquiry to investigate Wike’s administration

As a staunch PDP member, Mr Wike wormed his way into President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.

Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
May 13, 2024

NSCDC uncovers two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers.

Crude oil
May 13, 2024

Shell, other IOCs will be sued for destroying Bayelsa’s environment: Diri

‘‘I call on the minister of petroleum that we have a duty to ensure that Shell’s divestment must take care of ameliorating our environment,” said Mr Diri.

Shell and Oil
May 12, 2024

Pro-Wike group visits Rivers Assembly quarters says no need for rehabilitation

Speaking during the visit, Desmond Akawor, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers, said it was to ascertain the structural viability of the buildings.

Rivers State House of Assembly
May 11, 2024

Why we deployed officers to Rivers Assembly quarters: Police 

The police command, however, said the deployment of personnel to the assembly quarters was to uphold peace, not partisan interest.

Police at Rivers Assembly quarters
May 11, 2024

Fubara orders relocation of Rivers Assembly sitting to government house

Mr Fubara said the decision resulted from the burning of the Assembly, which made the chamber unsafe and threatened the lives of the staff and lawmakers.

Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers State House of Assembly