Rivers Senators Defect to APC, Linked to Wike
Two Rivers State senators have officially switched from the PDP to the APC. The defection, announced in Senate plenary, is tied to internal PDP divisions. Full details inside.
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Fubara: Political Crisis Slowed Rivers Governance
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara admits political turmoil slowed his administration but vows accelerated development for Bonny and the state. Read his new plans.
FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State
The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.
Rivers Community Protests 2-Year Power, Water Outage
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Two Dead in Rivers Cult Clash Between MEND, Iceland
Two persons shot dead, one injured in Andoni LGA as rival cult groups MEND and Iceland clash for supremacy. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read for details.
Fubara Boosts Education Funding in Rivers State
Governor Siminalayi Fubara pledges enhanced funding for RSU & schools, focusing on infrastructure & security. 13,242 students graduated. Read his full vision for education.
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
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, 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.
Labour gives Cross River govt 14-day strike ultimatum
Organised Labour in Cross River State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Bassey Otu's administration to address long-standing worker grievances or face industrial action. Key issues include salary disparities and unpaid promotions.
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 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.
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.
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.
PENGASSAN Strike Threatens Nigeria's Oil Economy
As PENGASSAN oil workers threaten nationwide strike over minimum wage disputes, Nigeria faces potential economic paralysis. Explore the delicate balance between workers' rights and national survival.
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.
NLC, TUC Strike Paralyzes Nigeria - Full State List
Nationwide strike by NLC and TUC disrupts key services across multiple Nigerian states. Banks, airports, and government offices shut down as workers demand living wage.
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.
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