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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
Featured

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 …

The Unforgettable Hero, Ken Saro Wiwa Read More
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
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
Nigerian News

N1.48trn 2025 Rivers budget aligns with state’s 2017-2027 development plan – Ibas  

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), in defending the proposed ₦1.48 trillion 2025 budget of the state assured that the proposal aligned with the Rivers …

N1.48trn 2025 Rivers budget aligns with state’s 2017-2027 development plan – Ibas   Read More
Nigerian News

Let’s address differences in Rivers without animosity, Ibas counsels residents 

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), Monday, called on residents of the state to embrace tolerance, love and peaceful coexistence, adding that differences in opinion should …

Let’s address differences in Rivers without animosity, Ibas counsels residents  Read More
Sports

SWAN: Fresh breath as Rivers chapter factions reconcile

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Admin I

After months of division and internal strife, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers state chapter, turned a new page on Friday, 6 June 2025, as warring factions finally …

SWAN: Fresh breath as Rivers chapter factions reconcile Read More
Nigerian News

Secure government facilities in your domains, Ibas tells traditional rulers

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Administrator of Rivers state, Vice-Admiral (retd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has highlighted the need for the traditional institution in the state to step-up its collaborative efforts in safeguarding public infrastructure …

Secure government facilities in your domains, Ibas tells traditional rulers Read More
Nigerian News

IAUE:  Our target is to go beyond academic accomplishments – VC

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Prof. Okechuku Onuchuku, said the theme of the Convocation ceremony, ‘The University Culture in Practice, The IAUE Experience’ …

IAUE:  Our target is to go beyond academic accomplishments – VC Read More
Politics

Rivers crisis: Again, Fubara speaks on ‘returning to office’

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Admin III

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he will soon return to his duty post. Fubara charged supporters, Rivers people, and Nigerians to thank President Bola Tinubu …

Rivers crisis: Again, Fubara speaks on ‘returning to office’ Read More
Politics

Senate moves to approve N1.48trn emergency budget for Rivers

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Senate Wednesday took a further legislative step towards approving Ñ1.48trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the 2025 fiscal year under an emergency governance structure in Rivers State. Specifically, …

Senate moves to approve N1.48trn emergency budget for Rivers Read More
Nigerian News

Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 - by Admin III

The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc …

Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate Read More
Nigerian News

‘Employment Marginalization’: Host community got 45 slots –  Rivers Education varsity VC 

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

  The Acting Vice Chancellor of the lgnatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers state, Prof Okechukwu Onuchuku, has explained that out of the 1500 employment slots,1,100 was approved for …

‘Employment Marginalization’: Host community got 45 slots –  Rivers Education varsity VC  Read More
Nigerian News

Onne Port: Cargo truckers heave sigh of relief as NPA set to open completed portion of  FOT road ‘D’ 

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

       There is excitement within the Onne Port community especially among truck drivers and other road users that Nigeria Port Authority ( NPA) will soon  open the completed …

Onne Port: Cargo truckers heave sigh of relief as NPA set to open completed portion of  FOT road ‘D’  Read More
Metro

Police arrest woman for chopping off lover’s manhood in Rivers

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Admin III

A 43-year-old woman simply identified as Gift has been arrested by operatives of Nkpolu Police Division in Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, for chopping off the …

Police arrest woman for chopping off lover’s manhood in Rivers Read More
Nigerian News

Unforgotten Hero: Tam David West

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

One Nigerian who, despite being falsely accused of corruption, yet loved the country passionately is Rivers state-born Professor Tam David-West who served the country in various capacities. Considering the contributions …

Unforgotten Hero: Tam David West Read More
Nigerian News

Ijaw youths appeal to Tinubu over democracy in Rivers, TSA in NDDC

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to immediately restore democracy in Rivers state. It added that ijaw people and indeed all lovers of democracy are …

Ijaw youths appeal to Tinubu over democracy in Rivers, TSA in NDDC Read More
Metro

Four feared k!lled as vehicle runs into pedestrians in Rivers

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Admin III

Four pedestrians lost their lives in a fatal road accident that occurred along G.U. Ake Road in Rivers State at midnight on Monday. According to a statement on Tuesday by …

Four feared k!lled as vehicle runs into pedestrians in Rivers Read More
Politics

Serve selflessly to impact communities- Rivers SOLAD charges corps members

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

The Sole Administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has called on the 2025 Batch A Stream I Corps members deployed to the state to embrace selfless service …

Serve selflessly to impact communities- Rivers SOLAD charges corps members Read More
Politics

Otu signs senior citizens bills into law

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Joseph Obung

Few months after approving N10billion for payment of accumulated gratuities owed retirees in Cross River state, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has signed the Senior Citizens Centre bill into law. The …

Otu signs senior citizens bills into law Read More
Letters

I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

Suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state Sunday said he is not desperate to return to office, stressing that his “spirit left the Government House long ago.” He however acknowledged the …

I’m not desperate to return as Rivers gov – Fubara Read More
Nigerian News

Emergency rule: I’m no longer desperate to return as Rivers governor – Fubara

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

Suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted he is not desperate to return to office. Fubara made this remark while speaking at the service of songs held in …

Emergency rule: I’m no longer desperate to return as Rivers governor – Fubara Read More
Nigerian News

Rivers crisis: Women group assures deputy governor of support 

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Dennis Essang 

  In a show of solidarity and appreciation, members of the Rivers Women Unite for SIM, Thursday, visited the state deputy governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu in her Port Harcourt …

Rivers crisis: Women group assures deputy governor of support  Read More
Nigerian News

Find solution to national insecurity, Ibas tells AFCSC Senior Course 47

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The administrator of Rivers state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd) has charged participants of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji to ensure …

Find solution to national insecurity, Ibas tells AFCSC Senior Course 47 Read More
Top Stories

Rivers: Walkout on Nigeria’s First Lady disturbing, embarrassing – Wike

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), Barr Nyesom Wike, has condemned Friday’s walkout on Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, by a group of women allegedly loyal to the suspended …

Rivers: Walkout on Nigeria’s First Lady disturbing, embarrassing – Wike Read More

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