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Benibo Anabraba, Secretary to the Rivers State Government, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to sources familiar with the development. Anabraba communicated his decision in a letter dated January 5, 2026, which was addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1 in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area. In the letter, he…
Armed youths suspected to be political thugs on Friday night stormed a hotel in the Orazi area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, forcing the abrupt termination of a live television programme and allegedly making away with broadcast equipment. The incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. while a television crew was conducting a…
The Rivers State Executive Council has given the green light to a proposed N1.85 trillion budget for 2026, tagging it the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” The approval was announced on Friday, January 2, at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a meeting led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Prof. Peter Medee, the Special Adviser…
The internal crisis within the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with factional chairman Dr Robinson Ewoh publicly declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Ewoh said his alignment with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr Nyesom Wike, was aimed at ensuring victory for Tinubu,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged newly appointed Special Advisers to prepare for the task ahead, stating that their appointments are intended to strengthen teamwork within government and ensure the smooth and efficient operation of governance in the state. The governor charged the appointees to remain committed to his administration’s vision of delivering effective,…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to remain calm and steadfast in the midst of rising political tension, assuring that his administration will neither be distracted nor intimidated by what he described as “sounds of war.” The governor said his government would continue to prioritise prayer, restraint and…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said he will soon disclose the details of the peace agreement reached between him and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before President Bola Tinubu. He made the disclosure on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. Recall that…