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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserted his political stronghold during a thanksgiving service in Rivers State, confidently proclaiming that no one can challenge his camp in the upcoming 2027 elections. Wike, speaking at Senator Barinada Mpigi's event in Koroma...

In a surprising turn of events, the Isiokpo community in Rivers State has announced its decision to initiate a traditional investigation into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and one of their children. Disregarding conventional methods, the...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State hosted Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and the Rivers Hoopers, the latest National Basketball League champions, at the Rivers State Government House. During the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor Fubara announced a...

In a shocking turn of events, criminals successfully hacked the phone number of Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, unleashing a wave of unsolicited messages seeking financial assistance. The Governor's chief press secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, issued a statement on the incident, urging the...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State, along with five other individuals. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte application brought by the Inspector General of Police...

A tragic incident unfolded at the Bonny/Nembe/Bille jetty in Port Harcourt City Local Council of Rivers State on Monday evening, as three passenger boats succumbed to a devastating fire. While the exact casualty count remains uncertain, numerous traders and passengers are feared dead. The fire...

Samuel Nwanosike, Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, has pointed fingers at Governor Sim Fubara, accusing him of orchestrating a series of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The shocking claim, made in a video shared on his social media handle, suggests a...

Video Surfaces of Rivers State Local Government Chairman Labeling Governor Fubara 'Foolish.' The viral footage captures the chairman addressing a political gathering, bluntly referring to the state governor as a 'foolish governor.' The video has sparked reactions among Nigerians, circulating...

In response to the defection of 27 Rivers State Assembly members from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct new elections in the affected constituencies. Citing Section...