Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
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Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
Rivers Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
ADC Set to Harvest 21 Senators, 86 Reps for 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
Rivers Police Deny Fulani Herdsmen Attack Rumors
Rivers State Police dismiss viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks as false. Authorities urge public to disregard unverified content and maintain peace.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Fubara: 'No Political Party in Rivers, Only Movement'
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara reacts to PDP crisis, declares state now operates as movement rather than political party following Wike's expulsion.
Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
PDP Crisis: 3 States Reject Ibadan Convention
Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Jigawa PDP chapters distance themselves from the party's national convention in Ibadan, calling it unlawful and invalid. INEC boycott praised.
House of Reps Cancels Emergency Plenary Session
Nigerian lawmakers reverse decision to reconvene amid ongoing recess, sparking political intrigue and speculation about legislative agenda changes.
Rivers United Draw Egyptian Giants Pyramids FC
Nigerian representatives Rivers United secure hard-fought draw against Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC in CAF Confederation Cup group stage thriller at Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Herders Attack Farmer in Rivers Community - Security Alert
Fresh violence erupts in Rivers State as suspected herders brutally attack local farmer, leaving residents in fear and raising questions about community security.
Teen Footballer Arrested for Alleged R*pe at Rivers Academy
Breaking News: A teenage football academy student in Rivers State has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old female student. Get the full disturbing details of this developing story.
Teen arrested over sexual assault at Rivers football academy
Shocking development at a Rivers State football academy as police arrest a teenage suspect over alleged sexual assault, raising serious concerns about athlete safety in Nigerian sports institutions.
NDLEA Foils Drug Kingpin Jailbreak Attempt in Rivers
NDLEA operatives in Rivers State successfully repel violent attack by hoodlums attempting to free arrested drug kingpin during dramatic overnight operation in Port Harcourt.
Terrorists Threaten to Bomb Nigeria's National Assembly
Federal lawmakers raise urgent security concerns as terrorists threaten to bomb Nigeria's National Assembly complex, demanding immediate government action to prevent potential catastrophe.
Terrorists Threaten to Bomb National Assembly - Security Alert
Security agencies have intensified protective measures around Nigeria's National Assembly complex following credible bomb threats from terrorist elements. The development has triggered emergency security meetings and raised concerns about the safety of la
Terrorists Target Nigerian National Assembly - Security Alert
Security agencies uncover terrifying plot by terrorist groups to attack Nigeria's National Assembly complex. Intelligence reports reveal coordinated plans to infiltrate the heart of Nigerian democracy.
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