Tag: Rivers

  • Pastor Reportedly Collapses, Dies During Funeral Ceremony in Rivers

    Pastor Reportedly Collapses, Dies During Funeral Ceremony in Rivers

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    By Paul Joseph The Resident Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Aleto, in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Deacon Steve Eyo, reportedly collapsed and died while preaching at a funeral ceremony on Friday. Eyo was delivering a sermon titled “The Certainty of Death and Hope Beyond” when he suddenly collapsed…

  • Wike Challenges Amaechi Over 24-year Record In Public Office

    Wike Challenges Amaechi Over 24-year Record In Public Office

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the development and political legacy of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, during his 24 years in top public offices. Wike spoke on Friday at an interactive meeting with leaders and stakeholders of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers…

  • Navy Recovers 33,800 Litres Of Stolen, Illegally Refined Petroleum Products In Rivers

    Navy Recovers 33,800 Litres Of Stolen, Illegally Refined Petroleum Products In Rivers

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products following an operation that uncovered and deactivated two illegal refining sites in Rivers State. The operation was conducted on Friday by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, a unit of Operation DELTA SENTINEL, at Ogbogolo Community in Ahoada West Local Government…

  • 2027: Wike Declares Rivers Election Will Be His ‘Easiest’ Contest

    2027: Wike Declares Rivers Election Will Be His ‘Easiest’ Contest

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    By George Omagbemi Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that the 2027 election in Rivers State will be the easiest political contest he has faced, despite the political battles and alliances emerging ahead of the polls. Wike made the statement on Monday, September 21, 2026, during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, where…

  • 2027: Rivers Voters, Not Wike, Will Decide Election – ADC Tells Minister

    2027: Rivers Voters, Not Wike, Will Decide Election – ADC Tells Minister

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims that the outcome of the 2027 governorship election can be determined in advance by political influence or intimidation. The party said the decision would ultimately rest with voters, insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rather than any…

  • 37 Suspected Oil Thieves Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Rivers

    37 Suspected Oil Thieves Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Rivers

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    By Gloria Drealomalicha No fewer than 37 suspected oil thieves have reportedly died after inhaling fumes from a petroleum product during an alleged oil theft operation in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 3, at Okari Jetty, where more than 100 people, mostly youths…

  • Amaechi Lacks Electoral Value in Rivers, South-South — Wike

    Amaechi Lacks Electoral Value in Rivers, South-South — Wike

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    By Opeyemi Adelakun The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the political relevance of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “political liability” who lacks the electoral strength to deliver votes in Rivers State or the South-South geopolitical zone. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during his…

  • Tinubu Calls for Calm, Peace Ahead of FCT, Rivers, Kano Elections

    Tinubu Calls for Calm, Peace Ahead of FCT, Rivers, Kano Elections

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    By Paul Joseph President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to maintain calm, order, and peaceful conduct as residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers, and Kano prepare to vote on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu appealed to voters, security agencies,…

  • Rivers Administrator Denies Fake Recruitment Announcement

    Rivers Administrator Denies Fake Recruitment Announcement

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    Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has denied rumours circulating on social media that he had approved the recruitment of 10,000 people into the state’s civil service. The claims were found to be false and misleading. The rumours suggested that applications for the supposed recruitment would open on Sunday, April 13,…

  • Suit Seeking To Sack Ibas As Rivers Administrator Suffers Major Setback

    Suit Seeking To Sack Ibas As Rivers Administrator Suffers Major Setback

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    A lawsuit aiming to remove Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State faced a setback on Thursday when the court proceedings were delayed. The case, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, was postponed after the plaintiff’s representative, Chimezie Enuka, informed the court that some defendants had not been served with the…

  • Ibas Appoints New Administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs

    Ibas Appoints New Administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs

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    Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of administrators to oversee all 23 Local Government Areas in the state. This decision follows a recent development in which a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued a restraining order against the move. The court’s order, delivered by Justice…