Politics
6 minutes ago
INEC Fixes June 20 For By-Elections In Rivers, Others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of by-elections in six states. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this at the swearing-in of a new National Commissioner, Rear Admiral…
Politics
37 minutes ago
Fubara Declares Second-Term Ambition
By Jerry Needam …Wike’s Counter-Move Fresh political currents are reshaping the landscape of Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly signaled his intention to seek a second term in office—this time on the platform of the…
Politics
15 hours ago
APC Crisis Deepens In Rivers: Parallel Lists Of Aspirants Raise Fresh Fears Of Collapsed Peace Deal
By Jerry Needam …Parallel Primaries, Legal Battles, Defections Underway Fresh cracks have emerged within the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as rival political camps loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of…
Politics
15 hours ago
2027: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Join NDC
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi and Kwankwaso joined the NDC at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Sunday, May…
Politics
16 hours ago
2027: Obuah, Nwogu, Onyesoh Tipped For Senate
Political signals emerging from consultations and behind-the-scenes discussions in Rivers State have revealed that former Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman and one-time Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro Felix Obuah, ex-lawmaker…
Metro
17 hours ago
“We Are Being Overrun” — OPA Cries Out Over Fresh Attacks In Rivers Communities
By Dormene Mbea The Ogoni Peoples Assembly (OPA) has raised fresh alarm over escalating violence in parts of Rivers State, warning that several communities in the Lekuma axis are under sustained attacks by unidentified armed groups. In…
News
17 hours ago
Ogoni Oil Dispute: Coalition Defends Court Action, Warns Against Threats, Intimidation
By Jerry Needam A coalition of Ogoni stakeholders has strongly defended its decision to institute a suit at the Federal High Court over oil resumption activities, describing the legal action as a legitimate and necessary step to…
Society
18 hours ago
Dr. Seinye Lulu-Briggs Extols Eze Ekpeye Logbo III At 4th Anniversary
By Jerry Needam Ekpeye Land came alive in grand and colourful celebration as traditional rulers, chiefs, elders, clergy, dignitaries, and representatives of the Rivers State Government gathered to mark the 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Imperial Majesty,…
