Tag: rivers
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‘I will leave office but…’ – Fubara to comply with S/Court’s judgment
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, says his administration will fully implement the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on political crisis rocking the state. Fubara gave the assurance on Tuesday at the inauguration of the new Judges’ Quarters, a housing facility completed by his administration in Port Harcourt.
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No matter the situation today, I will emerge stronger – Fubara vows
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Monday has vowed to emerge stronger amidst the current political crisis rocking the state posing threat to his administration. Fubara spoke at the inauguration of the Palace of Nyeweali Akpor Kingdom and
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Rivers Electoral Commission fixes date for fresh LG elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC) has announced that the Local Government (LG) elections in the state will be on August 9, 2025. The Chairman of the commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli rtd, made the remark during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on
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Rivers: Supreme Court and an uncharted dangerous territory – By Pius Mordi
When the apex court in the land gives a judgement, it carries the weight of a final arbiter for which there is no appeal. That puts a burden on the Justices. It becomes incumbent on them to take every factor – political, economic – into consideration. When there was more of politics
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Rivers Govt. vows timely implementation of Supreme Court judgement
The Rivers Government, on Wednesday said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the certified true of the judgement was received. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo,
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Supreme Court reserves judgment in 4 appeals on Rivers political crisis
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in four separate appeals on the raging political leadership tussles in Rivers. Justice Uwani Aba-Aji, who led a five-member panel of justices reserved judgments to a date that would be communicated to parties, after taking arguments from lawyers involved in
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Senate intervenes after fire, oil spill in Rivers
The Senate has launched an urgent intervention following a catastrophic fire outbreak and oil spillage from Manifold Well 8/BUG 008 in OML 18, located in Bukuma (Agum), Rivers. The incident has caused severe environmental damage, displaced families, and sparked health crises across affected communities.
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Police launch probe into gruesome killing of CSO, son in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced an investigation into the brutal murder of a father and son at their family residence in Igwuruta-Ali community of the state. The older victim, identified as Timothy, 59, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Adokiye Amieseimeka International Stadium,
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Power will not change me – Rivers gov, Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara says that the associated advantages that come with holding a lofty position in government will not change his person. Fubara made the remark on Tuesday while receiving some leaders and elders of the state who visited to congratulated him on his 50th birthday anniversary in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
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Police confirm drowning of Dutch national in Rivers [Photo]
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the death of Gibson Reuben, a Netherlands national and Managing Director of the Rivers State Cassava Project Limited. Rueben drowned after his vehicle plunged into the Aleto-Eleme River while attempting to escape from his abductors.