Tag: Rivers State
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Just in: Explosion rocks Rivers, pipeline damaged
An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking a raging fire along the critical oil infrastructure. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was an accident or an act of sabotage, particularly in light of the threats by militant…
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Just In: Explosion rocks major oil pipeline in Rivers
An explosion on Monday night, rocked a major oil pipeline, the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, located within the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
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Rivers: Backlash of a supreme verdict – By Dakuku Peterside
Reflecting on the Supreme Court judgment that has thrown Rivers State into chaos, I ask myself fundamental questions. If the Supreme Court justices were to reflect on their ruling, would they regret the consequences it has unleashed?
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Women appeal for peace amid Rivers political crisis
The former member of the Rivers House of Assembly, Victoria Nyeche, has appealed to the warring factions in the Rivers political crisis to sheathe their sword and embrace peace.
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Just In: Rivers State crisis deepens as lawmakers block Fubara’s entry into Assembly
Aleast twenty-seven lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday barred the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from accessing and preventing him from presenting the 2025 budget at the State House of Assembly.
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Rivers Ijaw group warns INC not to foment trouble
A group under the umbrella of Rivers Ijaw PeoplesCongress, RIPCO has called on Ijaw National Congress, INC to immediately stop fueling the crisis in Rivers State. RIPCO made this call in a prees briefing in PortHacourt at the weekend. In a press statement jointly signed by Senator George Thompson Sekibo, leader, Hon Rowland Sekibo, Director…
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Fubara assures adequate response to fire outbreak in Rivers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quick response to fire outbreak and emergencies in the state to save lives and property.
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Gov Fubara appoints new VC for Rivers State University
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.
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Rivers political crises: Gunmen open fire on peaceful assembly, 4 injured
Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers.
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Rivers: LG Chairmen sacked under Wike vow to take over councils
The former Local Government (LG) Chairmen in Rivers who were sacked in 2015 under Gov. Nyesom Wike administration have vowed to return to take over LG councils in the 23 local government.