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Panic as bomb explosion rocks Soku gas facility in Rivers
Less than a week after a massive explosion hit the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another blast has been reported at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with extensive…
Read More »The imperative of emergency rule in Rivers State
By Tunde Rahman As the leadership crisis rocking Rivers State escalated into the destruction of vital oil and gas infrastructure amid looming impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu, President Bola Tinubu wielded the big stick last Tuesday imposing a state of emergency on the oil rich state. …
Read More »Why we can’t comment on emergency rule in Rivers – NGF
By Deborah Nnamdi In response to several requests for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the organization representing the 36 state Governors, to comment on the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the forum has stated that it is unable to address the…
Read More »Jonathan condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep concern over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could damage Nigeria’s democratic reputation and deter foreign investments. Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan condemned the unfolding political crisis, stressing the importance…
Read More »Senators not bribed $15k to support Rivers emergency rule – Akpabio
By Didimoko A. Didimoko Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied rumours that he bribed senators with $15,000 to support the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. He called the allegations part of a smear campaign against him. Akpabio, who is also facing allegations of sexual harassment made…
Read More »Ibas confirms release of Rivers’ withheld allocations
By Deborah Nnamdi Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, announced that the previously withheld local government allocations have now been released. He made this statement during a meeting with local government administrators in Port Harcourt on Friday. Ibas also reassured that measures will be put in place to…
Read More »Edo, C’Rivers govt back Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule
The Edo and Cross Rivers state governors have distanced themselves from the position taken by South-South governors who opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Media reports indicated that Southsouth governors opposed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency…
Read More »Uwazuruike backs Wike, fault Fubara over Rivers crisis
Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, the founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and leader of BIM, has come to the defense of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike while placing the blame on Siminalayi Fubara for his removal. In response to President Bola Ahmed…
Read More »C’River targets data-driven governance, inaugurates committee
Photo: Acting Gov Odey with Dr Bong Duke Cross River State has inaugurated the State Consultative Committee on Statistics (SCCS), aiming to strengthen the state’s statistical system and promote data-driven decision-making. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gil Nsa, said the committee will focus on…
Read More »Uneasy calm in Rivers as V-Adm Ibas takes charge
By Deborah Nnamdi There was an eerie calm in Port Harcourt and other parts of Rivers State on Thursday afternoon, as the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), took over the reins of government in the state, arrived in the state to begin his duties. It would be recalled…
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