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Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC

A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.

Four Rivers Reps defect to APC, dump PDP and LP

Four federal lawmakers from Rivers State have switched allegiance to the APC, citing internal party crises. This move follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara's high-profile defection. Read the full details of this major political realignment.

Police kill 2 kidnappers, rescue victim in Rivers

Rivers State Police Command operatives have rescued an abducted woman and killed two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle at their forest hideout in Emohua. Read the full details of the daring operation.

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.

Fubara Reveals Why He Dumped PDP for APC

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara details his defection to the APC, citing gratitude to President Tinubu and a desire to develop the state. Full story inside.

4 Rivers PDP Reps Resign, Join APC

Four Rivers State House of Representatives members have defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. Get the full list and analysis of this major political shift.

Fubara: ₦600bn in Rivers Coffers After Emergency Rule

Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

PDP Slams Supreme Court on Rivers Emergency Ruling

The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.

Land Grabbing May End in Rivers with New Community Committee

Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.

RSU Students Told: Be Innovators, Not Govt Job Seekers

At Rivers State University's convocation lecture, students were charged to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. Dumo Lulu-Briggs & Dr. Daere Akobo urged graduates to build scalable solutions for society's needs.

Worker stabs supervisor over N10,000 in Rivers

A 35-year-old construction worker, Joshua, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his supervisor into a coma over a N10,000 payment dispute in Aluu, Rivers State. The victim is hospitalized.

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.

Worker stabs supervisor over N10,000 debt in Rivers

A 35-year-old construction worker, Joshua, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his supervisor into a coma over a N10,000 payment dispute in Ikwerre LGA. The victim is hospitalized, calling for justice.

PDP to Sue Defected Rivers Assembly Members

The Peoples Democratic Party announces legal steps against Rivers lawmakers who defected again. The party also reaffirms the expulsion of Nyesom Wike and others. Read the full details.

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.

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.

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