62 h. ago Rivers warns residents against fake news, disowns appointments

The Secretary to Rivers State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called on residents of the state to be wary of fake news peddlers. Worika said the authors of such fake reports are not only intended to misinform the people but to heat the polity. He also refuted reports of the appointment of the former Chairman Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas

By Chinelo Obogo Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged the Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to halt the appointments of Local Government Administrators and reconstitution of state boards.    The rebuke follows a Federal High Court order by Justice Adamu Muhammed, barring Ibas from […] The post Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Don’t Embarrass Your Parents, Stop Using Your School Fees To Gamble” – Rivers Varsity Warns Students

Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt has warned its students over what its described as illegal investment, saying using school fees for gambling is not good. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, led this out during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Mr. Zeb-Obipi, also urged students to […] The post “Don’t Embarrass Your Parents, Stop Using Your School Fees To Gamble” – Rivers Varsity Warns Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Don’t use your fees for gambling, Rivers varsity VC warns students

The Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt said it has begun and implemented a “no school fees, no exam” policy for the upcoming first semester examinations. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, disclosed this during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Zeb-Obipi, also warned the students to resist Read More

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4 d. ago Stop polluting public water sources, Soludo warns native doctors

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has warnes against pollution of streams and rivers by native doctors engaging in ritual practices in the state. Soludo gave the warning while addressing All Progressives Grand Alliance faithful in Awka on Thursday. He urged residents to support the state government’s efforts to rescue, reclaim, and rid the state of Read More

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4 d. ago Commissioner Warns LG Chairmen Against Owing Teachers’ Salaries

Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Associate Prof. Stephen Odey, has warned chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state to be weary of the consequences of owing teachers’ salaries. He called for priority attention to be given to regular payment of teachers’ salaries to boost teachers’ productivity. Odey gave the warning during […]

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8 d. ago Reps plan committee for Rivers, warns administrator against making laws

The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, Read More

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1 week ago Cheap Foodstuffs: How Fake Charity Organisation ‘Scammed’ Kano Residents

Some residents of Kano metropolis in Kano State, mostly women, on Friday, were dazed, having invested their money into a food procurement organisation that has allegedly scammed them. The organisation named Food Access, which is barely two weeks into operation, promised its customers reduced food prices after payment in its bank accounts. Subscribers to the […]

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1 week ago Cross River APC cautions members against unauthorised legal actions

The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has warned its members against engaging in unauthorised legal actions in the name of the party. The party leadership on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over a legal petition allegedly filed by some concerned APC stakeholders in Northern Cross River. Speaking to newsmen, the State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, reiterated Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action

Tribune Online Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Organised Labour has opposed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that it may take action that could disrupt the economy if the decision is not reversed soon. Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Tribune Online

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3 w. ago River State of emergency: Stop blackmailing me — Sen Umeh warns Sahara Reporters

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh, has warned Sahara Reporters to desist from acts of serial blackmail against him or face legal action. He was responding to allegations made by Sahara Reporters that he received dollars to support the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed […] The post River State of emergency: Stop blackmailing me — Sen Umeh warns Sahara Reporters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Jonathan condemns Fubara’s suspension, says crisis damages Nigeria’s image

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials, warning that read more Jonathan condemns Fubara’s suspension, says crisis damages Nigeria’s image

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3 w. ago Rivers: Bode George Faults Emergency Rule, Warns Against Repeat Of 1962 Crisis

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has strongly condemned the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions are unconstitutional and could plunge the nation into a deeper political crisis. LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in […]

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3 w. ago Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the people stand to gain nothing from the power tussle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. […] The post Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago VIDEO: ‘Rivers crisis not your battle, ‘ Mark Angel warns youths

Popular skit maker, Mark Angel, has cautioned youths and residents of Rivers State to steer clear of the ongoing political crisis in the state. His warning follows President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule, warning for other states with crisis – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as a “clear signal” to other crisis-ridden states that the Federal Government will not tolerate breaches of the Constitution. Fagbemi said President Bola Tinubu took a “bold decision” to stop the Read More

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3 w. ago Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers

A coalition of concerned civil servants in Rivers State, and the Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, have issued warning to the state’s House of Assembly over delay of 2025 budget. The groups condemned what it called reckless inaction and obstruction of governance, by Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers, warning of mass protest if their demands were […] The post Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers: Ojudu condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule as “reckless,” warns of economic fallout

In a statement released Tuesday night, former Senator Babafemi Ojudu sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state read more Rivers: Ojudu condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule as “reckless,” warns of economic fallout

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