Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for restraint and mutual forbearance over the recent political development in Rivers. The Forum has also set up a high level Reconciliation Committee chaired by Kanu Agabi (SAN), former Attorney-General of the Federation. This is contained in a press statementContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RELEF) has expressed concern over the impeachment notice issued to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. The Acting Chairman of RELEF, Dr Gabriel Toby, a former deputy governor of Rivers, condemned the impeachment move in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says nobody can push him and his supporters out or derail them from supporting the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in Rivers. He stated this during his “thank you” visit to Port Harcourt City LocalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday called for unity of purpose, for the growth and progress of Rivers. Wike made the call during his ongoing “thank you” visit to Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers. He said that unity had brought progress andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending decades of risky river crossing and expensive air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers. Wike gave the commendation during his “thank you” visit to Bonny Local Government Area of the state onContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes compulsory medical check-up. Speaking during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, Diri said that the directive became imperative in theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says candidates supported by his Rainbow Coalition, made up of members of different political parties in Rivers will win all elective positions in the state in 2027. Wike stated this on Wednesday, during his “thank you” visit to AsariContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Chairman of South South Development Commission, Mr Chibudom Nwuche, has advised politicians claiming to support President Bola Tinubu to deliver him for a second term in their various states in 2027. Nwuche gave the advice on Wednesday, during a “thank you” visit to Ahoada East LocalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Nname Ewor, has expressed concern that the state lacks an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Ewor raised the issue on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit by Minister of the FederalContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Tanimu Turaki-led National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC), on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan behind closed door in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Turaki said that the visit was to introduce theContinue Reading
