By Williams Okoro The Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, has condemned comments made by the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminilayi Fubara, during the launch of projects in Ahoada and Etche. Describing it as a display of political naivety, Engr …
Read More »Good Governance: Gov Fubara’s Eyes on the Ball Amid Distractions
By Nelson Chukwudi The administration of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, commenced on May 29, 2023, after the symbolic swearing-in ceremonies at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. From that day, Governor Fubara hit the ground running to provide Rivers people strong, focused, purposeful and responsible leadership, prioritising …
Read More »Council Boss Says ‘Rivers Too Big for One Man’
... Calls for ‘Continued Support’ for Fubara By Godwin Chukwumaechi The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State, Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo, has called on journalists in the state especially members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the NUJ, to join millions of Rivers citizens and residents in their support for …
Read More »Medical Professionals: PAMO University Graduates 76, Honours Fubara with Doctorate Degree
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), in Rivers State, on Friday held its 4th convocation ceremony, during which 76 professionals graduated in various fields of study. This was as the university also awarded the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara with an honorary Doctor of …
Read More »Rivers Crisis: How Fubara can Resolve Stalemate Without Firing Shot
By Ehichioya Ezomon Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s made the world to believe that his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Chief Nyesom Wike, is the architect and purveyor of the political crisis in the state. He’s used every opportune moment to drum this narrative for …
Read More »Rivers Crisis: Fubara’s Misconception and Failure to Answer Obvious Questions
By Ehichioya Ezomon Following the bloody and destructive confrontations, aftermath of the October 5, 2024, heated and contentious local government council election in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu “called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.” However, …
Read More »Rivers Assembly: Amaewhule-led Faction Declares Ehie, 3 Other Members’ Seats Vacant
… to Ask INEC to Conduct Elections within 90 Days By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The Hon. Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Tuesday declared the seats of 4 members of the House vacant for breaching the provision of the 1999 constitution on absention from …
Read More »Fubara Swears In 23 LG Chairmen
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in the 23 council chairmen who emerged victorious at Saturday’s local government election across the state. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place on Sunday at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, saw 22 …
Read More »We Will Resist any Attempt to Stop Rivers Council Election ~ Fubara
By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stressed that there is no going back on Saturday’s council elections, adding that any attempt to stop the exercise would be resisted the by state government. The governor, in a press conference at the Government House …
Read More »Tension Heightens as Fubara Foils Police ‘Attempt to Steal Elections Materials from RSIEC’
… Police Directs DPOs, Tactical Commanders to Comply with Federal High Court Ruling By Godwin Chukwumaechi, Port Harcourt Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly foiled an attempt by the Nigerian Police, allegedly led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), to take over the Rivers State Independent …
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