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Rivers govt cancels all pending contracts, to refund tender fees
The Rivers State Government has announced the cancellation of all pending procurement and tender processes, citing a Supreme Court judgment and the absence of an Appropriation Law. According to a special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that…
Read More »RSHA Bombing: Court stops Fubara’s CoS arrest
A court in Rivers State has stepped in to protect Mr. Edison Ehie from any actions that might lead to his arrest or detention. The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt issued an order barring the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), and their…
Read More »Wike to enemies: ‘I will write your obituaries’
Minister denies ‘collapse, flown abroad’ rumor By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nyesom Wike, a former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has rejected rumors that he collapsed recently due to health problems. Wike addressed these claims on Thursday during an inspection of ongoing projects in…
Read More »Senator Natasha breaks boundaries, arrives homecoming rally by helicopter
By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has defied a state-imposed ban on rallies and movement restrictions to make a dramatic entry into her hometown in Kogi Central, arriving at the venue in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State by helicopter. A large crowd of supporters had gathered in anticipation…
Read More »Rivers crisis: We will emerge stronger – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured that the ongoing political crisis in the State will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara spoke when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt…
Read More »NSCDC seizes 70,000 litres truckload of stolen crude in Rivers
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has seized a truck carrying 70,000 liters of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This was revealed in a statement issued by Afolabi Babawale, the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer (NPRO), on Monday in Abuja. Babawale stated…
Read More »FG introduces N2.5 billion credit program for CNG conversion and kit production
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a Credit Scheme worth N2.5 Billion to encourage the conversion of vehicles to the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and the manufacturing of kits. According to a statement by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), the credit scheme is tagged Credit…
Read More »Tinubu @ 73: Over 500,000 captured in student loan – NELFUND
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has celebrated the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday, highlighting the success of the student loan scheme initiated by his administration. A statement signed by Managing Director/ Chief Executive of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr,…
Read More »Fubara denies Nwaeke’s allegations, says he’s compromised
By Deborah Nnamdi The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has denied all allegations leveled against him by the immediate past Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Recall that Nwaeke recently resigned from his position following the worsening political crisis in the state. Amongst several other allegations, Nwaeke claimed…
Read More »Fubara masterminded bombing of Rivers Assembly, pipelines – ex-HoS
The immediate past Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke yesterday gave what appears to be yet the most revealing insider’s account of some of the events that culminated in the March 18 suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state Assembly for six months. Nwaeke, who claimed to…
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