Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium
Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.
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17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
Rivers Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
In a major political realignment, the Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker and 15 members defect to the APC, citing PDP divisions and praising President Tinubu. Full details inside.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
NLC Alarms Over Police Arrest of Rivers Chairman
Nigeria Labour Congress demands immediate release of Rivers State Chair, Alex Agwanwor, arrested by police in Lagos. NLC calls it a threat to labour-police relations.
Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha
Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.
Rivers LGA Unveils ARISE Plan for Development
Obio/Akpor LGA launches the OBALGA ARISE framework to enhance administration, infrastructure, and security. The plan aims to attract investment and transform the local economy. Read more.
Rivers Assembly Members Plan Defection to APC
Political tensions escalate as Rivers lawmakers plan defection to APC, reportedly driven by Nyesom Wike's waning influence. Get the latest details on the unfolding crisis.
Akobo: Universities Must Drive Nigeria's Economy with Patents
Dr. Daere Akobo calls for a fundamental shift in Nigerian universities, urging them to prioritise innovation and commercialisation to boost the economy. Read his full vision.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
Rivers Assembly Endorses Tinubu for 2027 Re-election
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027, citing federal projects and crisis resolution. Read the full details and reactions.
Rivers Assembly Attacks Fubara Over Poor School Conditions
Fresh political tension erupts in Rivers State as lawmakers accuse Governor Siminalayi Fubara of neglecting public schools. Get the full details on the latest clash.
Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development
Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.
Fubara Recalls 1,000 Teachers After Assembly Pressure
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
5 Rivers Varsity Students Kidnapped by Suspected Cultists
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Four RSU Students Abducted, Police in Pursuit
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
₦65m Gombe Sports Boost, Chess Star Gets Zimbabwe Trip
Prudential Sports Limited spent over ₦65 million on awards, healthcare, and equipment for Gombe athletes. Chess prodigy Mercy Iliya won Best Athlete and a trip to Zimbabwe. Read the full story.
NSC Starts Process to Establish Flag Football Federation
The National Sports Commission begins formal steps to create Nigeria's first official flag football governing body, aiming for inclusive governance and international representation. Read the full details.
RSU Decries Attacks on Emuoha Campus Students
Rivers State University management condemns robbery attacks on students at its Emuoha campus. VC Prof. Isaac Zeb-Opibi plans a town hall meeting with community leaders and security to address safety concerns ahead of the 37th & 38th convocation.
Rivers 2026 Budget: Education Gets Top Priority
Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to tackle the state's poor school infrastructure, allocating the biggest portion of the 2026 budget to education. Read his full plan for reform.
NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Girlfriend's Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Killing Girlfriend
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Killing
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
Technocrats Needed to Lead Nigeria's Sports Sector
Sports stakeholder Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi advocates for technocratic leadership in Nigeria's sports sector to address infrastructure gaps and women's sports neglect.
Rivers Police Deny False Herdsmen Attack Claims
Rivers State Police Command refutes viral social media claims of Fulani herdsmen attacks, labeling them as misinformation designed to incite public panic and disrupt state peace.
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