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The Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group has staged a fresh protest demanding the immediate end to the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State. Led by Dr. Nancy Chidi Nwankwo and Dr. Vivian Ige-Elenwo, the group vehemently criticized the actions of the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), alleging that the emergency rule is a politically motivated tool to stifle dissent. “The actions of the Sole Administrator have deepened the political divide rather than fostering reconciliation,” stated Dr. Nwankwo. “He has dismantled democratic institutions and orchestrated policies aimed at achieving political domination, serving only the interests of those who appointed…

Rivers State Government has issued a strong rebuttal to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the association’s recent decision to relocate the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. In a statement signed by Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Rivers State Government, the administration expressed deep disappointment over what it described as a breach of mutual agreement and trust by the NBA. Central to the government’s grievance is the NBA’s alleged characterization of a ₦300 million payment from the state as a mere “gift,” rather than a contractual commitment tied to the…

The Kogi State Accountability Platform (KAP) has called on Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to fulfill his campaign promises of convening senatorial town hall meetings to engage directly with constituents to improve service delivery.The call was made during a citizens’ perception meeting in Lokoja, which evaluated the state government’s performance across key sectors impacting daily life and developed actionable recommendations for improving service delivery.According to a communiqué issued on Friday by KAP Chairman Hamza Aliyu, the promised town hall meetings by the Governor have not yet occurred, thereby limiting direct engagement with citizens, urging Governor Ododo to fulfill his campaign promises.However,…

The Chairman of the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has made clarifications about protest that shut down an oil producing facility in Ogidigben in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Tompolo’s media aide, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the oil platform is not covered by Tantita, the security company owned by Ekpempolo, that keeps surveillance over oil pipelines and facilities in the Niger Delta. The affected oil facility was shut down by Itsekiri youths protesting alleged gerrymandering by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Warri South-West Local Government Area. Bebenimibo said Ogidigben oil…

3rd April, 2025Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), CFRAdministrator,Rivers State,Government House,Port Harcourt. Dear brother and Admiral, OUR DEEP CONCERNS OVER TEARING DOWN OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATEI have thought it important and quite pertinent to write to you to raise a matter of serious concern to all watchers of event in Rivers State and particularly leaders of various groups in the South-South of the country. This is as it pertains to what we observe to be a systematic tearing down of various structures, which are important for the continued building and consolidation of democracy in Rivers State right now taking…

The family of the Nigerian elder statesman, Chief, Sen. (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has fixed Tuesday, May 13 for his burial in Kiagbodo, his hometown in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. The funeral programme announcement was made on Saturday by Penaowei Clark, the first son of the respected leader of the Nigwr Delta region at a press briefing held at the family’s Kiagbodo residence. Penaowei was joined at the briefing by prominent family members and traditional rulers, including the Pere of Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, HRM Prince Samuel Akpomiemie Fuludu (Ogiogio II), Professor Collins Clark, and Chief Ebikeme Clark, Delta…

On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a national broadcast declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following a prolonged political tussle between the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubura, and 27 members of the House of Assembly backed by the Minister of the Federal capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The declaration of the state of emergency, which was endorsed by the two chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday, March 20 has drawn sharp reactions from different parties and stakeholders. Emmanuel Obe highlights some of the reactions from stakeholders.…

While the Ogoni Dialogue Committee goes round to collect opinions of the people on the proposed resumption of oil production in Ogoniland, one of the leading OGONI PEOPLES ASSEMBLY in this presentation explains why they are opposed to the approach adopted by the Presidency. Great Ogoni People! It is with tears and utmost bewilderment that we bemoan our fate and retell our tale of the mighty falling. For who has bewitched us, like the foolish Galatians, that we forget how our heroes were evidently crucified and martyred before our very eyes? How can Ogoni forget so soon the cries of…

The people of Rivers State were thrown into shock on Tuesday night, March 18, 2025 when President Bola Tinubu through a nation-wide telecast announced a declaration of a state of emergency and the suspension of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State. As if that was not enough injury, the President appointed a Sole Administrator to administer the affairs of the state. In his broadcast, Tinubu, blamed Governor Sim Fubara for inaction when oil pipelines were blown up in the state. In the President’s reasoning, Governor Sim Fubara did not preempt the economic sabotage, neither did he condemn it.…

Many young Nigerians born after the Second Republic would find it difficult to believe what Nigerians went through in the hands of the military junta led by Generals Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha, the BBA Gang. If they care to look back, they would understand the context in which the recent confession by Babangida to some of their crimes. On the positive side, they would be inspired by the resilience of those who stood to be counted amongst those who resisted evil. In almost forty years, I have tried to understand why fellow Nigerians, not the white men…