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The Rivers State Civil Society Organisations (RIVCSOs) has accused the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) of recruiting impostors to pose as civil society members in order to legitimize the forthcoming local government elections. Chairman of RIVCSOs, Enefa Georgewill, alleged that politicians have consistently created groups masquerading as civil society organisations to validate what he
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has praised the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for what he described as a transparent process ahead of the August 30 elections. Speaking during the presentation of flags to candidates, he urged supporters to maintain peace before, during, and after the
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has criticised the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) over remarks that the list submitted by its chairman, Emeka Beke, would be kept only for record purposes. APC spokesperson Darlington Nwauju said the comment signals a premeditated plan by the commission, accusing RSIEC of recognising a faction
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has met with members of Civil Society Organisations ahead of the August 30 local government elections. Chairman of RSIEC, Dr. Michael Odey, assured that the commission is fully prepared to conduct a credible poll and urged civil society groups to sensitise voters on exercising their franchise. He called
As political uncertainty lingers in Rivers State, Sole Administrator retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas is facing criticism over the composition of various boards and parastatals in the state. The appointments come just a month and three days before the expiration of the State of Emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu. Former spokesperson of the Civil
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has criticised an open letter from some stakeholders in Rivers State opposing the planned August 30 local government elections. Nwuche, who is also Chairman of the South South Development Commission, said the arguments raised by the stakeholders had been rendered invalid by a gazette issued
A pressure group, the South South Reawakening Group, has called on the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas, to disclose the state’s revenue profile and expenditure records since he assumed office. The group’s convener, Joseph Ambakederimo, said the prolonged political standoff between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminialayi Fubara
Pensioners in Rivers State will today commence their verification exercise, organised by the state government. The state leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has urged all retirees to participate, describing the process as being in their best interest. Speaking in an interview, the union’s secretary, Dr. Joseph Agbo, said the verification would enable pensioners
A member of the House of Representatives, Bayo Balogun, has revealed that the green chamber is advancing a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing the Court of Appeal as the final authority on governorship election petitions in Nigeria. Balogun, who chairs the House Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), disclosed this in
A senior United Nations official has warned the Security Council that Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City could lead to “another calamity” with far-reaching consequences. The warning came during a rare emergency weekend meeting of the Security Council, convened after Israel announced its military would “take control” of Gaza City under a plan
