HURIWA condemns ‘systematic dismantling’ of democracy in Rivers
HURIWA, a leading civil rights and pro-democracy group, has condemned the actions of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), the interim administrator appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to oversee Rivers State.
Multiple shots fired in Rivers as gunmen allegedly attack Fubara’s supporters
No fewer than eight people have been shot by some angry individuals identified to be members of a local vigilante group in Elele Town, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Rivers crisis: Sacked LG chairmen in vow to reclaim offices
Elected Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State, who were sacked from office in 2015 have vowed to return to take over local government administration in the 23 local government areas of the state soon.
Rivers Crisis: CJN sets up panel to probe judges over conflicting orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, may have waded into the political crisis rocking Rivers State.
Rivers crisis a threat to national security, says Senator Natasha
…seeks Tinubu’s intervention John Alechenu Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the escalating political feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In her appeal, the Senator emphasized the potential threat the Rivers State crisis poses to […]
Rivers Crisis: Wike’s kinsmen declare support for Fubara
Admits the atmosphere of tension, the Kinsmen of the minister of the FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike from Ikwerre ethnic nationality of the state have declared unalloyed support for the Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Rivers Crisis: It will be too late to cry when the head is off – APC
For the second time in less than four months, the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, has called for the declaration of a state of emergency to tame the rising wave of political crisis in Rivers state.
End Rivers crisis now, Niger Delta Group cries out
A group under the aegis of the 21st century youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience 21st CYNDAC has called for an immediate solution to the lingering political quagmire in Rivers State before it gets out of hand.
Policeman, vigilante member feared killed in Rivers as tension, protests spread
A policeman and a member of Omuma Security Planning and Advisory Committee, OSPAC, have been feared killed in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Rivers crisis: Jonathan’s call for truce commendable – Lagos PDP chairman
“Jonathan is a leader in the party and a leader from South South, there is nothing wrong stepping in to broker peace. It is a good one.”
Rivers crisis: Defected lawmakers can’t return, PDP insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their seats forever.
Mass resignation of commissioners evidence Rivers govt hijacked — G60 lawmakers
The G60 lawmakers in a statement by its spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere stated that Wike’s fight is about desperation to maintain and hold on to public purse and organs of government and not about good governance.
Rivers crisis: Fubara can’t change sitting venue of House of Assembly – Falana
“I would like to assume that the governor issued that executive order before the intervention of the High Court in Rivers State. The house is independent of the executive. So the governor cannot tell the house where to sit.”
Tinubu won’t take sides on Rivers crisis – Presidency
“So, I think there’s a need for all stakeholders to understand that Mr President won’t take sides.”
Rivers crisis: Clark writes IGP, warns of imminent danger, anarchy
“We must therefore condemn and prevent any action by any individual or group of individuals that would threaten the peace, stability and unity of this country.”
Rivers political crisis ‘devil’s advocate’ – Fubara
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described the political crisis rocking Rivers State as a devil’s advocate which has accorded him the platform to remain focused in governance despite daunting distractions since the inception of his administration. Fubara said that the pressure mounted by the political crisis has been weathered sufficiently, giving […]
