JUST IN: Protests Erupt at PDP Secretariat in Rivers Ahead of LG Elections
Protests broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions mount ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The large crowd prompted security operatives to intervene, managing the situation and controlling traffic, according to Channels Television. The protests were sparked by concerns over the […]
Rivers Governor Declares Public Holiday, Restricts Movement Ahead of Local Elections
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4, 2024, as public holidays in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. In a state-wide broadcast, Fubara urged citizens to “come out en-masse” to vote and announced a total restriction on movement from midnight on October 4 to 5 p.m. […]
JUST IN: Court Bars INEC from Releasing Voters’ Register for Rivers LG Elections
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has again stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. In his judgment on Monday, Justice Lifu ruled in favor of the All […]
Atiku Calls on Edo Voters to Choose PDP
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called on Edo State voters to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming gubernatorial election, warning that a vote for the APC would be a vote for continued suffering and hardship. Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, made these remarks […]
NLC to propose sanctions for defaulting governors of new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause, which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Its National Treasurer, Hakeem Ambali, who disclosed said the refusal of state governors to pay the current minimum wage […]
Why I won’t suspend Wike, others – PDP Chairman, Damagum
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has said the National Working Committee under his leadership will not suspend or dismiss any ‘disloyal’ member. This is coming on the heels of the recent admonition by some stakeholders within the PDP, asking Damagum to sanction former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and […]
Nwanosike Flags off Fire Service in Ikwerre LGA
The local government chairman of Ikwerre Local government of Rivers State has flagged off the Construction of a Fire Service Station in Ikwerre Local Government area. The flag off ceremony was performed by Hon. Prince Nyeche, The member representing Ikwerre state Constituency at the Rivers State House of Assembly. I will ensure the completion of […]
Supporters of PDP Protest at INEC Office; Demand Joint Inspection
There’s currently Heavy traffic along Aba road, from GRA junction to Waterlines junction due to a protest being carried out by some supporters of the PDP in Rivers State who are demanding a joint inspection of INEC materials used for the March 18 governorship election. There are over 1,000 protesters who have blocked both sections […]
Rivers Police Arrest Hon Chinyere Igwe For Money Laundering
Police Officers from Rivers State Command deployed to INEC Headquarters Aba Road today 24/2/2023 at about 0245hrs, while on stop and search, arrested one Hon Chinyere Igwe, member House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency with a cash sum of 498,100 USD inside a bag in his car. According to a press release […]
Atiku’s Campaign Coordinator Survives Attack from Unknown Gunmen
Director General of the Atiku campaign Organisation and former secretary to State government Abiye Sekibo says he was allegedly attacked yesterday in Rainbow town by Amadi Ama community. Briefing journalists today Abiye Sekibo said he received a call by 12pm yesterday that the venue in preparation for the Atiku campaign office was on fire. He […]
