The Rivers State Police Command has debunked a viral social media video alleging that herdsmen attempted an attack in the state but were confronted by Ijaw youths. The Command described the claims as false, misleading, and intentionally crafted to incite fear. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially declared the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which was imposed six months ago. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, the President cited new intelligence indicating a renewed sense of cooperation, understanding, and commitment among stakeholders in the state to restore democratic governance. He described this development…
My fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I address you today concerning the state of emergency declared in Rivers State. You may recall that on March 18, 2025, I declared a state of emergency due to a total breakdown of governance in the state. At that time, I outlined the…
A devastating fire broke out at the popular Rumuomasi Morning Market in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday night, destroying goods and properties valued at millions of Naira. When our correspondent arrived at the scene, numerous traders were seen in distress—some visibly devastated, others openly weeping as they watched helplessly while their…
The National Assembly has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party governors challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The federal legislature, in its response, contended that the plaintiffs’ suit was procedurally flawed and lacked merit.. It argued that the court lacks the jurisdiction…
Five Persons, including four Women have died from an explosion suspected to be from illegally refined petroleum products at a residential building in OmFive die in explosion from Rivers Illegal Refineryoku, headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed that the explosion occurred in a building where…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Professor Ibibia Worika, a distinguished legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In an official statement, the Sole Administrator explained that the appointment, which takes effect immediately, followed a comprehensive selection process. Worika’s impressive academic background,…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its stance that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is unconstitutional and has called on the President to reverse the decision. On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor, his deputy, and all members of the State…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi,…
