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Tag: Rivers state

Nigerian News

Rivers:  We’ll ensure people don’t get poorer to secure health care – Official 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The executive secretary of Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Vetty Agala, has reiterated that RIVCHPP will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that citizens do not become poorer in …

Rivers:  We’ll ensure people don’t get poorer to secure health care – Official  Read More
Opinion

Rivers NYSC coordinator charges corps members to apply acquired skills

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Rivers state, Mr. Moses Oleghe, has advised corps members to maximise the skills they acquired during their orientation training as …

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Nigerian News

NESREA DG commends environment minister over Ogoni clean-up

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 - by Helen Oji

The Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof Innocent Barikor, has expressed his appreciation to the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal for his commitment …

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Nigerian News

Rivers LG primary: APC factional chairman, Beke demands recognition from Yilwatda

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

A factional state chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers state, Chief Emeka Beke, has officially written the new National Chairman of the party, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, asking for …

Rivers LG primary: APC factional chairman, Beke demands recognition from Yilwatda Read More
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Nigerian News

Rivers electoral commission announces date for LG poll

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially scheduled August 30, 2025, for the conduct of local government elections across the state. RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey, announced the date …

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Nigerian News

Sirawoo’s appointment as perm sec to information ministry perfect fit – NUJ

July 27, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Rivers State Government for the appointment of Dr. Honour Sirawoo, mni, as the Permanent Secretary in …

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Nigerian News

Ibas inaugurates reconstituted boards in Rivers

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

  The administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), Tuesday, charged newly appointed board members to uphold the highest standards of discipline, competence, integrity, and unwavering dedication …

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Nigerian News

Rivers: Be stewards of public trust, due process, Ibas tasks new perm secs

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has charged newly sworn-in Permanent Secretaries to uphold the highest standards of accountability, due process, and policy execution …

Rivers: Be stewards of public trust, due process, Ibas tasks new perm secs Read More
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Nigerian News

Ibas set to revitalise Rivers moribund agricultural facilities 

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

Rivers state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to revitalising moribund agricultural facilities as part of a strategic initiative to stimulate industrial growth …

Ibas set to revitalise Rivers moribund agricultural facilities  Read More
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Politics

Wike slams Amaechi, alleges betrayal, hypocrisy

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor and former ally, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of deceit, betrayal, and lacking …

Wike slams Amaechi, alleges betrayal, hypocrisy Read More
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Nigerian News

Ibas to NYSC corps members: Demonstrate commitment to improve your host communities

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

Rivers state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.), has enjoined corps members to demonstrate utmost commitment to their host communities. He stated this Wednesday during the closing ceremony of …

Ibas to NYSC corps members: Demonstrate commitment to improve your host communities Read More
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Sports

Predident Federation Cup: lbas hails Rivers Angels for winning 10th trophy

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

       The Administrator of  Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has hailed state owned Rivers Angels Football Club for retaining the President’s Federation Cup Women’s title.  …

Predident Federation Cup: lbas hails Rivers Angels for winning 10th trophy Read More
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Nigerian News

No sacrifice too much for Rivers people — Fubara 

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

Rivers governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has said no sacrifice or compromise is too big for the peace and stability of the state. Speaking through a statement issued by his Chief …

No sacrifice too much for Rivers people — Fubara  Read More
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Politics

Wike, Fubara, Amaewhule attend burial in Rivers days after ‘reconciliation’

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Saturday, June 28, 2025, joined the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, at the funeral service of his …

Wike, Fubara, Amaewhule attend burial in Rivers days after ‘reconciliation’ Read More
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Rivers: Principal, staff arrested for allegedly torturing student with hot iron

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Police in Rivers State have arrested the principal of Christ Ambassadors Mission International School, Eagle Island, Port Harcourt, Mrs Mirabel Wobo, along with a teacher and the aunt of a …

Rivers: Principal, staff arrested for allegedly torturing student with hot iron Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

PICTURES: Tinubu reconciles Fubara with Wike, Rivers assembly members

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a reconciliation meeting on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together all the figures in the Rivers state political crisis. Governor Siminalayi …

PICTURES: Tinubu reconciles Fubara with Wike, Rivers assembly members Read More
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Nigerian News

Uproar as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairman 

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

Amid uproar, the Senate Wednesday confirmed a non-indigene,  Dr. Michael Odeh, from Cross River state, as chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission  (RSIEC). Senators Abdul Ningi, Mohammed Ali Ndume …

Uproar as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairman  Read More
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Nigerian News

Rivers: Police Commissioner vows to arrest cultists after deadly attack in Ahoada 

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Rivers state Police command Wednesday condemned the brutal attack carried out by suspected cultists on June 23, 2025. Armed assailants, led by two men, Umegbewe Kingsley, a.k.a. ‘Gutam’, and …

Rivers: Police Commissioner vows to arrest cultists after deadly attack in Ahoada  Read More
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Politics / Top Stories

Rivers: Ibas jerks up 2025 budget

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Presentation made by the Sole Administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (Rtd ) to the Senate ‘s ad – hoc committee on oversight of emergency rule, indicated N360billion …

Rivers: Ibas jerks up 2025 budget Read More
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Politics

Senate queries presidential nominee for Rivers State Electoral Commission

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

The Senate Tuesday queried the presidential nominee for chairmanship of Rivers State Electoral Commission, Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey, over his state of origin. Dr. Odey whose nomination as chairman of …

Senate queries presidential nominee for Rivers State Electoral Commission Read More
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Nigerian News

It’s illegal to conduct Rivers LG poll under Ibas, Bode George tells Tinubu 

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 - by Adewale Ajayi 

Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, Monday, condemned what he described as move of President Bola Tinubu to legitimise illegality in Rivers state by constituting …

It’s illegal to conduct Rivers LG poll under Ibas, Bode George tells Tinubu  Read More
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Nigerian News

Saro-Wiwa’s pardon: MOSOP urges Tinubu to exonerate, remove stains of injustice from ‘Ogoni 9’

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed its position on the encouraging decisions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in announcing full pardon for the 9 …

Saro-Wiwa’s pardon: MOSOP urges Tinubu to exonerate, remove stains of injustice from ‘Ogoni 9’ Read More
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The Unforgettable Hero, Ken Saro Wiwa

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

Depending on how anyone perceives the late Ken Saro Wiwa, he has remained one individual whose voice against environmental degradation in the oil-polluted Niger Delta region, especially Ogoni land, assumed …

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Politics / Top Stories

Rivers emergency: Seriake Dickson kicks as Tinubu seeks confirmation of appointees 

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Taiye  Odewale

Senator Seriake Dickson ( PDP Bayelsa West) Thursday vehemently expressed his disenchantment in the Senate  over  alleged  entrenchment of emergency rule in Rivers state by President Bola Tinubu through gale of …

Rivers emergency: Seriake Dickson kicks as Tinubu seeks confirmation of appointees  Read More
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Nigerian News

Fubara reaffirms commitment to rule of law, inclusive governance 

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The suspended Rivers state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Thursday, restated his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law, and fundamental human rights of all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. …

Fubara reaffirms commitment to rule of law, inclusive governance  Read More

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At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

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Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

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…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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