Politics

RSIEC Shifts Rivers LG Elections to August 30, 2025

By Ifunnanya Obeme-Ndukwe The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced a new date for the conduct of the local government elections in the state, now scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, made this known during the official unveiling of the revised timetable for the polls. Odey

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Entertainment & Lifestyle Politics

Port Harcourt Set to Host Deejays Mix Master Championship

All is set for the highly anticipated Deejays Mix Master Championship, organized by the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), Rivers State Chapter. The event will hold tomorrow, July 29, at the 8 Ball Play Lounge in Eneka, Port Harcourt. The championship is expected to attract veteran and emerging deejays from Rivers State and beyond, showcasing

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Politics

South-South Youth Leader Calls for Reinstatement of Governor Fubara, Demands Apology from FCT Minister

The National President of the South South Youth Initiative, Oscar Saviour Imeabe, has urged the people of Rivers State to intensify advocacy efforts for the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that any further delay could endanger the governor’s return after six months of emergency rule. Imeabe, who was speaking as a guest on Rhythm’s

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Politics Oil and Gas

Niger Delta Group Defends Pipeline Surveillance Contract, Backs PINL and Olu of Warri

A Niger Delta group, the Buckingham Palace Group, has condemned recent calls by some ex-agitators for the termination of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The ex-agitators, under the banner of the Aggressive Niger Delta Freedom Fighters Forum, had accused PINL and the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse

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Babachir Lawal: Northern Political Group Adopts ADC to Challenge APC in 2027

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has announced that the National Political Consultative Group (North) has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its preferred opposition platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Lawal disclosed this on Saturday while addressing journalists at the

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ADC Vows to Oust Tinubu Administration, Says Lack of Governors Not a Setback

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), backed by a coalition of political groups, has declared its readiness to unseat President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections. Speaking after a meeting of the party’s National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi said the party’s lack of serving governors does not diminish

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State of Emergency in Rivers Blamed for Rising Crime — Security Analyst

A security analyst, Charles Inko-Tariah, has attributed the recent surge in criminal activities in Rivers State to the State of Emergency imposed on the state. He said the removal of the elected Governor by President Bola Tinubu has destabilized the security architecture, creating a vacuum that criminal elements are exploiting. Inko-Tariah called on the sole

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EU Reaffirms Support for Peacebuilding Efforts in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to supporting peacebuilding and post-conflict recovery initiatives in Nigeria, particularly in the country’s northeastern region affected by insurgency and insecurity. Through various collaborative programmes with the Nigerian Government and international partners, the EU is backing initiatives focused on reconciliation, reintegration of former combatants, and strengthening community resilience.

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Defectors Returning to PDP, Says Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has revealed that several former members who left the party to join a rival political coalition are now returning to its fold. Damagum made this known on Thursday during the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. He described the

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Politics Security

Rivers State Government Inaugurates Committee to Address Farmers-Herders Clashes

In response to the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in several local government areas, the Rivers State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate and address the root causes of the conflicts. The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika. Speaking during the inauguration in Port Harcourt, Professor

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