4 d. ago Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Former Bayelsa State Labour Party (LP) fovernorship candidate, Udengs Eradiri, has told the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against crisis merchants and step up the ongoing reconciliation. Eradiri commended Fubara for heeding his earlier advice that he should kneel before his estranged benefactor and […] The post Rivers: Sustain reconciliation process, Eradiri advises Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tax Reform, Rivers Crisis Top Agenda As Senate Resumes Tuesday

The Nigerian Senate will resume plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with the consideration of the 2024 Tax Reform Bills expected to top its legislative agenda. The bills, aimed at overhauling the country’s tax system and boosting revenue generation are considered crucial for improving fiscal sustainability and delivering development projects across all levels of government. […]

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6 d. ago Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to demonstrate honesty amid ongoing political crisis in the oil rich state. Wike disclosed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Saturday. He also tasked Governor Fubara […] The post Stop Begging For Peace While Sponsoring Unrest In Rivers — Wike Tells Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rolled out some conditions for any reconciliation with his successor, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during a media chat on Friday in Abuja, the former governor of the oil rich state expressed willingness to reconcile if Governor Fubara truly seeks forgiveness. The Minister emphasized that […] The post Rivers Crisis: Wike Gives Conditions For Peace With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: N/Delta Group Passes No Confidence Vote On Sole Administrator

The Niger Delta Democratic Alliance (NDDA) has passed a vote of no confidence on Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the sole administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of worsening the state’s political crisis and failing to provide credible leadership. In a statement on Friday by its president, Chief Timi Tamuno Jack, the group said rather […]

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2 w. ago Wike Tackles Rivers Elders, Clerics Over State’s Political Crisis

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged elders of Rivers State to show the efforts they had made towards resolving the political crisis in the state. Wike, who is the immediate-past governor of the state, spoke on Friday during a birthday anniversary thanksgiving of one of his allies in Port Harcourt, […]

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2 w. ago ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’

By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   Calabar, the Cross River state capital, is currently facing an air travel crisis. Persistent flight shortages have forced residents to undertake risky boat trips to Uyo, its closest neighbour, just to catch flights to other states. The challenge has lingered for a while as there are no airlines operating […] The post ‘Calabar residents taking risky boat rides to Uyo airport amid flight shortages’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reinstate the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP’s chieftain noted that this is the only way to uphold people’s mandate and restore peace in the state. Recall that President Tinubu in March, suspended Governor Fubara, his Deputy, […] The post Rivers Crisis: Return People’s Mandate, Reinstate Fubara Now, Secondus Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “I’m Open to Forgiving Fubara” – Wike Says Amid Rivers Crisis

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has signaled his willingness to reconcile with suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, but on one conditionan apology. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, Wike stated that peace is possible if Fubara approaches the matter with sincerity and remorse. The political fallout between both […] The post “I’m Open to Forgiving Fubara” – Wike Says Amid Rivers Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. In a media parley with Arise News on Friday, Wike said Tinubu did what he had to so that the state would not descend into a deeper level of anarchy. According to […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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3 w. ago PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a prominent socio-political organization representing the South-South region, has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, urging him to spearhead efforts toward a political resolution of the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. In a letter issued on Thursday, signed by PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador […] The post PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Ex- leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemepulo aka Tompolo has broken his silence over the political crisis in River’s state. He told the gathering, comprising of ex-commanders of MEND, ex-militants, and associates, that Governor Siminalayi Fubara would come […] The post Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson

•Visits Fubara in Port Harcourt Former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the Ijaw nation is not at war with President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the political crisis in Rivers State. He made the disclosure in a statement he issued after he visited the suspended governor […] The post Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability

Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has harshly criticized former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George, accusing him of introducing violence and ethnic politics to the state. Olayinka challenged Ada George to identify any meaningful development or positive legacy he left in Rivers State, aside […] The post Lere Olayinka Slams Ada George Over Role In Rivers Crisis, Calls For Accountability appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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