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Rivers Civil Society Backs Fubara on Sack of Commissioners Not Cleared by Assembly

The Rivers State Civil Society Organization has said there is nothing wrong with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to sack commissioners who were not screened and confirmed by the Martins Amaehwule–led State House of Assembly. Chairman of the organization, Enefa Georgewill, stated this in an interview with our reporter, Emelda Ifeme. He explained that their support

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INEC Chairman Urges National Assembly to Fast-Track Electoral Law Amendments

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral legal framework. Yakubu made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria, led

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National Assembly Restricts Movement Around Senate President’s Office

The National Assembly has announced new security measures restricting movement around the office of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a memo dated October 2, 2025, and signed by the Sergeant-at-Arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo, the management said the move was part of efforts to enhance security and regulate access within the legislative

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Speaker Abbas Felicitates With Nigerians at 65th Independence Anniversary

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to look forward with hope to a brighter future. In a statement signed by his media aide, Leke Baiyewu, the Speaker noted that Nigeria has come a long way through a chequered

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Nigerians Reflect on Economic Gains 65 Years After Independence

Sixty-five years after Nigeria gained independence, some Nigerians have been reflecting on the country’s progress across different sectors. On the economy, Professor of Monetary Economics at the Rivers State University, Sancho Chukwu, said Nigeria is yet to attain true economic independence. According to him, this can only be achieved when the nation becomes a producing

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Rivers Peace Initiative, Youth Group Express Concerns Over Fragile Peace

The Rivers Peace Initiative has expressed reservations about the fragile peace currently holding in the state. Convener of the group, Obinna Ebogidi, in an interview, urged political leaders to take the lead in ensuring lasting peace. He emphasized that all stakeholders, including the media, have a critical role to play in sustaining stability in Rivers

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Doubts Linger Over Peace Deal in Rivers State Political Crisis

Nearly two weeks after Governor Siminalayi Fubara returned to office following the lifting of emergency rule, concerns are growing over the durability of the peace deal that ended the state’s political crisis. Some residents point to recent comments by the President General of the Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), Bright Amaewhule, who described Governor Fubara’s supporters

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Governor Fubara Leads Rivers Leaders to Independence Day Service

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday led leaders of the state to a special church service marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The service, held at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Diobu, Port Harcourt, was attended by his wife, Lady Valerie Fubara, Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, the State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi,

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Andoni Council Chairman Increases Stipends, Unveils Welfare Package

The Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Lucky Otuo, has announced an increase in stipends for corps members serving in the area as well as for council workers. Speaking at the council headquarters in Ngo, Mr. Otuo acknowledged the challenges faced by National Youth Service Corps members and assured that his administration would also renovate

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Rivers Residents Urge Governor Fubara to Appoint Trusted Commissioners and Advisers

As Rivers State citizens await Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s announcement of new commissioners and advisers, residents of Port Harcourt have called on him to select only trusted individuals. Some respondents who spoke to our reporter, Ufuoma Kokogho, suggested that the governor could either retain some of his former commissioners or appoint entirely new faces. Meanwhile, the

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