Tag: Rivers

By Precious Akutamadu The faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, says it will challenge ...

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, has ordered the transfer of the cases challenging ...

By Precious Akutamadu Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says there is no provision for tenure elongation for elected Local Government ...

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas in the state. The governor ...

By Seyi Babalola Reports from several Local Government regions in Rivers State show variable levels of tension, with some regions witnessing intermittent gunshots and others remaining tranquil. In the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, images circulating on social media show security personnel connected to the previous council chairman, Allwell Ihunda, fire irregularly after being pursued by furious youths who claimed they were shot at directly by police. Similarly, at the Obio-Akpor Council Secretariat, an official vehicle belonging to the council chairman, George Ariorlu, was destroyed and posters were ripped down by people screaming both war and victory songs. It was gathered that the two local government council chairmen were still ...

By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed all Heads of Local Government Administration, HLGAs, in the state's 23 local government areas to take over councils on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. According to the reports, this decision comes when the tenures of the 23 Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) expire on Monday, June 17, 2024. In a broadcast on Tuesday morning, Governor Fubara directed the HLGAs to "immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve, and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together." Governor Fubara praised the outgoing LGA Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors for their commitment to their respective communities. He congratulated them on the completion of their terms and wished them luck in their future pursuits. Fubara highlighted that the decision was in compliance with the law and the Federal Republic of Nigeria's constitution, ensuring that the administrative vacuum created by the retiring LGA Chairmen is quickly filled. Governor Fubara reminded the people of Rivers State of his dedication to their welfare, promising to continue protecting their interests while also delivering infrastructure development, competent healthcare delivery, great education, and comprehensive welfare services to all residents and workers. He expressed gratitude for the continued support of ...

By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday, referred to dads as "uplifting ladders" for their children's future. ...

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that his administration has recorded giant strides in infrastructure since assuming office ...

The Rivers State Commissioner for Housing, Gift Worlu has tendered his resignation from Governor Sim Fubara’s government. This was contained ...

By Seyi Babalola Contrary to assertions made by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike that he appointed Siminalayi Fubara as ...