Tag: Rivers State
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Wike’s vain quest for state capture – By Tony Eke
Literature is so lovely because it reflects some truth on its vast pages of creative vistas. Its illumination of life and lived experiences is all-encompassing, its exploration of the dual reality of our world, as gleaned from its recognition of humane deeds and excoriation of diabolical contrivances generate appreciation of its forms.
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Rivers of crises – By Dakuku Peterside
The ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the nation, touching the rich and poor, urban and rural dwellers alike. With inflation rates climbing to about 33% as of August 2024, living costs have risen dramatically. Food prices alone have skyrocketed by more than 30%, placing a significant strain on household incomes. Families that…
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Why political crisis in Rivers State must be resolved quickly – Okupe
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe has said the political crisis bedevilling Rivers State has got to a point where it could seriously harm the nation’s democracy.
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Rivers: An Emperor’s road to Harakiri – By Chidi Amuta
On May 17th 2024, this column published a piece with the tittle “An Emperor and His Nemesis”. It was a prognostic analysis of the impending political crisis in Rivers State because of the suffocating hold of ex-governor Wike on his surrogate, Siminalayi Fubara, the incumbent governor of the state. Recent events in the politics of…
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Rivers govt heads to Supreme Court, insists pro-Wike lawmakers no longer members of Rivers Assembly
The government of Rivers State has said that a notice of stay of execution of the Appeal Court judgment has been filed against Martins Amaewhule and other pro-Wike lawmakers from parading themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
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Rivers elders back Gov Fubara amidst political tensions
The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has declared its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amidst the escalating political tensions in the State.
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BREAKING: Tinubu wades into turmoil in Rivers State, directs IGP to restore peace
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun to immediately restore and maintain peace, law, and order in Rivers State.
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Rivers Assembly confirms new commissioners appointed by Gov Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, screened and confirmed four Commissioner nominees presented by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
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Full list of Rivers State local govt facilities that have been set ablaze so far
Multiple local government facilities in Rivers State have been set ablaze following the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s order to unseal secretariats.
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Rivers State: Bode George sends strong message to Wike
A former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George has advised the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to ceasefire and allow Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to work for the people of the State.