Emergency Rule Cannot Suspend Elected Officials – Falana
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant the President the power Read more
River state
Rivers Crisis: Ex-Head of Service Denies Coercion as Wife Raises Alarm
The political turmoil in Rivers State took a dramatic turn as a former Head of Service (HOS) alleged that the ongoing crisis in the state Read more
Selective Outrage and the Perils of Partisan Objectivity in Nigeria’s Democracy By Olugbenga George
As Nigeria grapples with yet another political crisis in Rivers State, I find myself reflecting on our collective tendency to weaponize principles only when they Read more
Rivers Community Debunks Fresh Pipeline Explosion
Residents of Bonny Local Government Area in Rivers have dismissed reports of a fresh pipeline explosion, confirming that no such incident occurred. On Wednesday, viral Read more
Rivers State New Sole Administrator: Vice Admiral Ibas
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Read more
NBA Condemns Suspension of Rivers Governor
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the purported suspension of Read more
Rivers Assembly Accuses Governor Fubara of Constitutional Violations
The political crisis in Rivers State has deepened as the State House of Assembly has leveled serious allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The State legislature Read more
Wike Vows to Remain in PDP Amid Internal Party Tensions
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has firmly declared his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party Read more
Supreme Court Clears EFCC to Probe Odili’s Tenure as Governor
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed appeals filed by the Rivers State Attorney General and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, clearing Read more
Rivers Crisis: Governor Fubara to Implement Supreme Court Ruling Despite Disagreement
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to implement the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state’s political crisis, despite expressing disagreement with the ruling. Read more
Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA Commissions Nigeria Air Force Residential Building in Rivers
The Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo has officially commissioned two blocks of 12 flats of two-bedroom Nigeria Air Read more
Governor Fubara Denies Involvement in Rivers State Violence, Says His “Meekness Is Not Weakness”
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has publicly denied any involvement in the recent violence that saw three local government areas set ablaze. Speaking during Read more
EXCLUSIVE: How Governor Fubara Defied Police Withdrawal, Conducted Successful LGA Elections in Rivers State
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defied significant legal and security obstacles and ensured the state’s local government elections proceeded as planned. The elections, held Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Wike-Fubara Crisis casts shadow over Rivers State LGA Elections
The ongoing power struggle between former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Read more
Thugs Attack Voters in Rivers State LGA Elections
Violence erupted in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, as thugs went on a rampage, shooting at innocent voters who had come out Read more
Caution Wike, Rivers Elders Tells President Tinubu
The Elders of Rivers State have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Barrister Nyesom Wike To Read more
BREAKING:Rivers PDP Chairman, Aaron Grants Pro-Wike 27 Lawmakers, Automatic Party Membership
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State Chapter held its Thanksgiving service today, 2nd September 2024, to celebrate and thank God for the successful State Read more
RIVERS PDP Congress:Governors Supporting Fubara, I Pity Them, I Will Set Fire In Their States, FCT Minister, Wike, Threatens
The People’s Democratic Party ( PDP) held its State Executive Excos Congress yesterday, 31st, Saturday, 2024, all over the 36 states, including the Federal Capital Read more
Rivers Local Govt Election: RSIEC Begins Screening Of Political Parties Candidates
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has started screening candidates of various political parties that had indicated interest to participate in the 5th October Read more
BREAKING:Missing Somtochukwu Poly Ndinwa Has Been Found
The 12-year-old Miss Somtochukwu Poly Ndinwa, who went missing over the weekend in Port Harcourt, has been found. Information reaching us that the young girl Read more
Missing!!! Miss Somtochukwu Poly Ndinwa, Aged 12 Years old, has been missing Since 11 a.m. today in Port Harcourt
Information reaching us that a young girl who went to buy something from the market close to the house in Rumunduru, In Obio Akpor local Read more
Rivers State House of Assembly Holds Public Hearing on Electricity Market Bill 2024
Port Harcourt (9News Nigeria) – The Rivers State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Power, conducted a public hearing on the Rivers State Electricity Read more
Port Harcourt North Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Cleans Up State School As Africa West Service Project 2024 In Rivers State
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Port Harcourt North Stake participated in the 2024 Africa West Service Project, and all the wards fully came Read more
God Is Watching, Gov Fubara Tells Troublemakers, Vows To Keep Rivers Peaceful
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to those attempting to stir trouble in the state, asserting that divine justice will Read more
Pro-Wike Lawmakers Led By Speaker, Amaewhule Are Members Of APC, Says Rivers APC Chairman, Beke
In the early hours of yesterday, Monday 12th August 2024, the Court restated the All Progressive Congress Caretaker Chairman, Tony Okocha, was sacked. A State Read more
High Court has prohibited Tony Okocha from presenting himself as the APC Chairman in Rivers State
A State High Court in Port Harcourt has delivered a decisive blow to Tony Okocha and other members of the caretaker committee appointed by the Read more
RIVERS POLITICS: 2023 Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Beatrice Dumps Fubara, For Wike
The 2023 Governorship Candidate Under the Labour Party and the immediate past Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairperson of Rivers State, Hon Comrade Beatrice Itubo Dumps Read more
BREAKING: Starting From 1st August, Taxis, Buses, And Tricycles (Keke) Not Painted in Offical Colour, Will Not Operate, Says Rivers Govt
The Rivers State Government Announces through the Ministry of Transport, informed all commercial drivers operating in Rivers State, particularly those with taxis, Buses, and tricycles Read more
Rivers Defected Lawmakers Warns Residents Not To Deal with Gov Fubara’s CTC Chairmen
The 27th Lawmakers Who Defected has its 7th Legislative Sitting today Monday, the 22nd, July 2024. The Pro-wike lawmakers deliberated on a motion raised by Read more
Pro-Wike Lawmaker, Prince Nyeche Accuses CTC Chairman, Orji Of Masterminding Looting Of Armoured Cables Worth $18,000,000
The Defected Lawmaker, Representing Ikwerre Local Government Constituency in Rivers State Assembly, Hon Prince Lemchi Nyeche has accused the Caretaker Committee Chairman representing Ikwerre Local Read more