Community Politics

Iriebe Monarch Seeks Government Intervention Over Alleged Boundary Attacks

The Paramount Ruler of Iriebe Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Eze Jeremiah Worenwu, has appealed to the state government to urgently intervene over alleged attacks by persons from the neighbouring Umuebule Community in Etche Local Government Area. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Eze Worenwu said the boundary separating Iriebe and Umuebule communities

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Rivers NULGE Urges Council Chairmen to Prioritise Workers’ Welfare

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Rivers State has called on local government chairmen across the state to prioritise workers’ welfare through regular payment of salaries, improved staff welfare, and continuous capacity development. The union made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Rivers State chapter of the Association of Local

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Ankio Briggs Blames Rivers Political Crisis for Governance Challenges

Niger Delta environmental activist Ankio Briggs has blamed the prolonged political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for the governance challenges facing Rivers State. Reacting to claims that Governor Fubara is not in charge of the

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Tinubu Appoints Fayose, 25 Others to Boards of Federal Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 officials into the boards and leadership of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose named chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The appointments were announced in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

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FG Denies Claims Tinubu Administration Borrowed ₦80 Trillion

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the President Bola Tinubu administration borrowed about ₦80 trillion in three years, describing the figures as exaggerated and based on accounting adjustments rather than fresh loans. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made the clarification while briefing the Senate Committee on Finance

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Head of Civil Service Appears Before Reps Committee Over Disputed Investment Council

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the establishment of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The 12-member committee is examining the circumstances surrounding the creation of the council, the process through which it was included in the

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Banigo Urges Youths to Embrace Skills Acquisition

The Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace skills acquisition to improve their livelihoods and contribute to national development. She made the call during the graduation ceremony of 140 youths trained in the installation and maintenance of lithium-ion solar streetlights in Obuama, Degema Local Government Area.

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Khana Council Expands Development Agenda

The Chairman of Khana Local Government, Dr. Thomas Bariere, says his administration is committed to expanding electricity supply and improving livelihoods across the area. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting, Bariere said the council was implementing policies to stimulate business growth, promote skills acquisition and improve household incomes. He also announced plans to commission completed infrastructure

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PRP Warns Members Against Anti-Party Activities Ahead of 2027

The Rivers State Acting Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Orinate Bethany, has warned party members against anti-party activities and internal sabotage ahead of the 2027 general election. Bethany gave the warning while presenting Certificates of Return to candidates who emerged from the party’s primaries in Port Harcourt. He urged candidates to discourage violence and

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Community Politics

Khana Leaders Reject Existence of Mene Bua Bori Stool

Stakeholders in Khana Local Government have declared that there is no recognised traditional stool known as the Mene Bua Bori. The position was contained in a communiqué read by former Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Leyii Kwanee, after a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Chairman of Khana Local Government, Dr. Thomas

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