Politics

Fubara Calls for Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Civil Service

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on public service administrators across Nigeria to champion reforms that will reposition the civil service to meet the demands of modern governance. Speaking at the opening of the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishment in Port Harcourt, Fubara described the civil service as the engine room

Read More
Politics

South-East Governors Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid – Uzodimma

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Uzodimma said the decision followed a review of the Tinubu administration’s performance in the region, particularly its infrastructure and economic development initiatives. Speaking during

Read More
Security Politics

Court to Rule on NDLEA Bid to Destroy Ogun Meth Laboratory

The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 24 to rule on an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seeking permission to destroy a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory uncovered in a remote forest in Ogun State. Justice Musa Kakaki adjourned the matter after conducting a special court sitting at the laboratory site

Read More
Politics

Rivers NULGE Seeks Government Intervention Over Withheld Council Workers’ Salaries

The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called on the State Ministry of Local Government Affairs to intervene in cases where some local government chairmen are allegedly withholding the salaries and allowances of council workers. The appeal was made by the newly elected State President of NULGE, Evangelist

Read More
Politics

Fubara Endorses Tinubu, Chinda for 2027, Backs Rainbow Coalition

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for the Rainbow Coalition, bringing an end to speculation over his preferred political platform and candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and equipping of the Riven Medical Facility, a public-private partnership pharmaceutical manufacturing project in Rivers State, Fubara

Read More
Economy Politics

CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the country’s benchmark interest rate, at 26.5 per cent. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the MPC meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Announcing the outcome, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the committee opted

Read More
Politics

Reps Order Probe into Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties, and properties abandoned by Nigerians following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, during Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker

Read More
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

Read More
Politics

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

Read More
Politics

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

Read More