Late Mujahid Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) launched a raid on a notorious drug hideout known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers state, where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol was recovered. This was disclosed in a statement…
President Bola Tinubu has again intervened to halt the escalating feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike. The peace deal came after months of failed settlements that had pushed the state to the brink of governorship impeachment, legislative paralysis, and prolonged instability. The president had previously intervened…
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined a request by the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. Justice Amadi based his decision on existing court orders that barred him from taking any…
Commissioner for Health, Dr Oreh The Rivers State Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of extortion, including money-for-marks and the sale of examination papers, at the State College of Medical Sciences in Port Harcourt. Already, the government has suspended the head of one of the departments linked to the alleged offences, although the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has escalated his war of words with his estranged political godfather, Azuta Mbata, dismissing the former lawmaker as a serial ally of every government in power. Wike’s riposte followed Mbata’s scathing remarks in which the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide reportedly mocked the minister as one…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said the judgement of the Supreme Court affirming the power of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency is a win for all Nigerians. He said the judgement is a further consolidation to Nigeria’s fledging democracy…
Fresh tension has resurfaced in Rivers State as lawmakers in the House of Assembly openly accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of making “false claims.” The lawmakers say the governor’s latest remarks are capable of reopening political wounds that the state is still trying to heal. The reaction followed Governor Fubara’s comments at a road commissioning event…
A serving Police Corporal attached to the Elimgbu Division, Onwukwe Godswill, has been arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit (ACU) of the Rivers State Police Command over alleged involvement in cult-related activities. Godswill was arrested during the sign-out party by final year students of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Also arrested was a…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that there was no sacrifice too great for peace, stability and progress of the state. This is as he stated that political crisis is now a thing of the past. According to him peace and stability have once again returned to Rivers State, though not without the hard…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state that his government will continue to work in their best interest. Fubara gave the assurance shortly after he arrived at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the State capital on Friday. He expressed his gratitude to the people and residents of the State for…
