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Governor Fubara Swears in 23 Newly Elected River’s Local Gov’t Council Chairmen

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in the newly elected local government council chairmen at an event scheduled for...

Southern Nigerian Professionals Warn Police Against Interference in Rivers Local Elections

LAGOS, Nigeria — The South East South South Professionals of Nigeria, SESSPN, has issued a stern warning to security forces, particularly the police, against...

‘Enough is Enough!’: Rivers’ Governor Fubara Defies Nigeria’s Police Chief

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to proceed with the state's local government elections, scheduled for Saturday, October 5,...

Rivers State Proceeds With Local Government Elections Despite Police Withdrawal

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, has confirmed that local government elections will proceed as scheduled, despite the Nigerian...

Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Police Action Head of Rivers Local Gov’t Elections

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force for not providing security for the upcoming local government...

Rivers State Local Gov’t Elections Halted By Bizarre Court Ruling

ABUJA, Nigeria - The local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, in Rivers State have been thrown into uncertainty following a Federal High...

Rivers Police Takes Control of Local Government Secretariats Amidst Chaos

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - The Rivers State Police Command has assumed control of all 23 Local Government Area (LGA) secretariats following a breakdown of...

Wike-Fubara Rift Deepens in Rivers as 5 Pro-Wike Commissioners Resign

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — The political turmoil in Rivers State shows no signs of abating, with five more commissioners exiting Governor Siminalayi Fubara's cabinet. The...

Rivers State High Court Issues Injunction Against 26 Pro-Wike Lawmakers 

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an interim injunction that prevents 26 members of the state's...

Governor Fubara Bars Local Gov’t Officials from Appearing Before Pro-Wike Rivers Assembly Members

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Rivers' Governor Siminalayi Fubara has issued a directive prohibiting all heads and officials of the 23 local government areas in...

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