Rivers Council Election: Fubara to swear-in newly elected chairmen
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, will swear in the newly elected Council Chairmen today, Oct. 6. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to…
Fubara vows to prioritise sports, rewards winners
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Wednesday announced that annual sporting tournaments would begin in the State as part of government’s efforts to enhance sports development. Fubara announced this at…
Centre takes possession of seized illicit arms, hails NCS
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has taken possession of a 40-foot container loaded with illicit arms and ammunition seized by the Nigerian…
Court declares 25 Rivers Assembly seats vacant
A High Court in Port Harcourt on Thursday ordered that the seats of the 25 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, vacant, pending…
Anglican bishop urges politicians to lead with integrity
The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Niger Delta, Dr Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, has called on Nigerians, especially those in positions of authority, to uphold moral standard and integrity. Oko-Jaja made the…
Fubara approves automatic promotion, N35,000 wage award to Rivers LG workers
The Rivers Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has lauded Gov. Siminalayi Fubara for approving the immediate promotion of Local Government workers with full financial benefits.…
FG, NDDC signs pact to accelerate implementation of Niger Delta Master Plan
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has signed a performance agreement with the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development (MNDD) to expedite implementation of the Niger Delta Master Plan. Both…