Blessing Ibunge

Rivers Assembly Overrides Governor Fubara, Okays Service Commission Amendment Bill

Amaewhule cited Section 100(5) of the Nigerian Constitution... 24 members at the sitting unanimously agreed to override the Rivers Governor.

8 months ago

Dignitaries, Indigenes Weep as Herbert Wigwe, Wife, Son Are Laid to Rest in Isiokpo, Rivers State

"It's not how long you lived but how well and the impact," said senate president Akpabio.

9 months ago

We’ll Sustain Herbert’s Legacy, Wigwe University VC Vows At Wake As Rivers Indigenes Lament Great Loss

Sanwo-Olu, Fubara, Abiodun, Dangote, Obi, Wike and many others attended the service.

9 months ago

Coalition of CSOs Protest Against IOCs’ Divestment in Niger Delta

"We cannot allow a transnational corporation to profit at the expense of our people and then absolve itself of the…

9 months ago

Residents Lament as Multiple Gas Leakages Hit Rivers Community

"This means it has spoilt most of our aquatic lives. Fishes are no longer alive, as well as periwinkle..."

10 months ago

South-South Governors Set To Reposition Regional Commission for Socioeconomic Development

Edo Governor Obaseki emerged as the newly elected Chairman of the Commission.

10 months ago

IFAD Backs Nigeria in Digitalisation of Agriculture in Niger Delta

It wiill be executed by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission.

1 year ago

Shell Confirms Fresh Spill on Oil Facility in Eleme

A Shell spokesperson disclosed that the Joint Venture and other stakeholders have commenced investigation to unravel the cause of the…

1 year ago

Nigerian Soldiers Hold Rivers Community Hostage, Burn Houses as Residents Flee for Safety

It was precipitated by an altercation between some soldiers deployed to guard crude oil pipelines in the area and local…

2 years ago

Police Arrest Electoral Fraud Evidence in Rivers, Free Lawyers

NBA, Falana and SERAP have expressed outrage.

2 years ago

Tinubu’s Camp Nominated INEC Chairman Yakubu, APC Chieftain Amaechi Alleges

Amaechi expressed dissatisfaction with Saturday's election, and decried what he called a total failure of governance in Nigeria.

2 years ago

Wike to FG: Ensure 2023 Elections Are Not Truncated

He said the CBN's disregard for the Supreme Court on the naira swap policy matter should worry the AP)-led federal…

2 years ago

Wike: We’re Campaigning for Guber, Not Presidential Election

"I can't force myself to campaign for you, when you have not asked for it. These ones (candidates) have told…

2 years ago

Rivers Governor Wike Tackles PDP Leaders for Condemning APC’s Muslim – Muslim Ticket

"Your party wants the presidency to go to the same zone where Buhari is coming from. Who is cheating who?"

2 years ago

Nigeria: NOSDRA Confirms Fire Explosions on Eroton’s Oil Field in Rivers

NOSDRA DG Idris Musa said the twin incidents occured at Akaso Wells 14 and 4T Wellheads,

2 years ago

Rivers APC to APC Govs: Visiting Wike An Embarrassment to Our Party

It threatened to take matters into its own hands if the national leadership fails to do something.

2 years ago

Nigerian Petroleum Marketers Urge Military to Impound Trucks Conveying Illegal Products

They condemned the series of reported bunkering activities ongoing in the country.

2 years ago

Rivers State: Amaechi Knocks Wike for Failing to Honour Graham-Douglas at Funeral

Amaechi said by his immense contributions to nation-building, Douglas deserved a state burial.

2 years ago

Again, Nigerian Manufacturers Decry Multiple Taxation By Govt Agencies

The outgoing Chairman stressed that the challenges bedeviling the manufacturing sector were numerous.

2 years ago