1965 Western Region returning to Nigeria – By Godwin Etakibuebu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The political crisis tearing Rivers State into shreds today, which is most likely to become Nigeria’s doomsday affair, if care is not taken, did not start from the Nigerian General election of February and March 2023. It predated it. Its genesis … Read more
Wike’s vain quest for state capture – By Tony Eke …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> By Tony Eke Literature is so lovely because it reflects some truth on its vast pages of creative vistas. Its illumination of life and lived experiences is all-encompassing, its exploration of the dual reality of our world, as gleaned … Read more
Rivers of crises – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The ongoing economic crisis has reached every corner of the nation, touching the rich and poor, urban and rural dwellers alike. With inflation rates climbing to about 33% as of August 2024, living costs have risen dramatically. Food prices alone have skyrocketed by more … Read more
Why political crisis in Rivers State must be resolved quickly – Okupe …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe has said the political crisis bedevilling Rivers State has got to a point where it could seriously harm the nation’s democracy. Okupe, in an interview on Sunday, said the crisis has the … Read more
Rivers: An Emperor’s road to Harakiri – By Chidi Amuta …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On May 17th 2024, this column published a piece with the tittle “An Emperor and His Nemesis”. It was a prognostic analysis of the impending political crisis in Rivers State because of the suffocating hold of ex-governor Wike on his surrogate, … Read more
Rivers govt heads to Supreme Court, insists pro-Wike lawmakers no longer members of Rivers Assembly …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The government of Rivers State has said that a notice of stay of execution of the Appeal Court judgment has been filed against Martins Amaewhule and other pro-Wike lawmakers from parading themselves as members of the … Read more
Rivers elders back Gov Fubara amidst political tensions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has declared its support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amidst the escalating political tensions in the State. RIVLEF Chairman, Chief Rufus Ada-George, announced the forum’s position during a news conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. … Read more
Video: Why You Will Never See Me In Any Political Meeting Planning For Thugs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that Rivers State is the capital of betrayals. He stated that most politicians in Rivers State passed through him. Amaechi also said that he doesn’t sponsor thuggery because he … Read more
Governor Fubara Architect of Violence in Rivers State – Wike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Fubara is the architect of violence in Rivers State says Wike. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of being the architect of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, … Read more
Rivers people may defend themselves if Police won’t – Briggs …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Renowned Rivers-based environmentalist and human rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticized the Nigeria Police Force for what she called “unacceptable” and “dangerous” conduct in the oil-rich state. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Briggs voiced her … Read more