Rivers Politics Off-Limits: Wike Tells APC National Secretary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru to stay away from Rivers State politics and be careful with public statements. Wike issued the warning during a “thank-you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, accusing the APC of benefiting from funds linked to […]
Rivers Assembly to Hold First Plenary After Lifting of Emergency Rule
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, will reconvene at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in what will be its first plenary session since the end of the six-month emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. The sitting, scheduled to take place at the Conference Hall within the Legislative […]
Obi Faults Rivers Emergency Rule, Urges Leaders to Learn From Mistakes
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the misuse of emergency powers in Nigeria, describing the six-month suspension of democratic institutions in Rivers State as a constitutional breach that damaged public trust in governance. Obi, in a statement via his X handle on Thursday, urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy […]
Troops Storm Illegal Refineries, Arrests Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
By Aremu Toyeebaht In a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism, troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 62 suspected oil thieves during coordinated operations across the Niger Delta region. The week-long operation, conducted from July 14 to July 20, 2025, spanned multiple states including Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and […]
BBNaija’s Tacha Eyes Political Future, Advocates Youth Inclusion in Governance
By Aremu Toyeebaht Former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality, Anita Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has sparked conversations on youth empowerment and civic engagement following her recent remarks about the political landscape in Rivers State. In a candid interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tacha expressed deep concern over the underutilized potential in her […]
Reps Give Rivers Govt 48-Hour Deadline on ₦1.48tn Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has given the Rivers State Government a 48-hour deadline to explain several controversial items in its 2025 ₦1.48 trillion budget. The House Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, raised concerns during a budget defence session in Abuja on Monday. Lawmakers […]