Tag: #RiversState
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RIVERS STATE CANCELS ₦134 BILLION SECRETARIAT CONTRACT, ORDERS REFUND FROM CCECC
Rivers State is hitting reset! The Executive Council has revoked a huge ₦134 billion contract awarded for renovating the state secretariat, citing procedural lapses and safety concerns. The contract, given to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during emergency rule under former administrator Vice Admiral Ibas, has been cancelled. The council, led by Governor Siminalayi…
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SIMINALAYI FUBARA CHARGES NEW RIVERS SSG BENIBO ANABRABA TO SERVE WITH HONOUR
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged newly sworn-in Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Benibo Anabraba, to uphold honour and protect the state’s interests while in office. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in Port Harcourt, Fubara congratulated Anabraba and emphasized that the position is one of great respect and responsibility. He stressed that…
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FUBARA THANKS CABINET, DISSOLVES APPOINTMENTS IN LINE WITH COURT RULING
Rivers State governor bids farewell to outgoing cabinet, calls for unity and renewed service. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed gratitude to his cabinet for their contributions during a valedictory session at Government House, Port Harcourt, marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. He urged Nigerians to unite under President Tinubu’s leadership for peace and prosperity.…
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RIVERS ELDERS URGE PEACE AND UNITY AS DEMOCRACY RETURNS
Elders call for reconciliation and stability following end of emergency rule in Rivers. Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Rivers Elders Council chairman, praised President Tinubu’s decisive action lifting emergency rule and urged all political stakeholders to prioritize peace and unity. He commended Gov. Fubara, the state legislature, and former Governor Wike for fostering reconciliation and called for…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY, ORDERS GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
Peace has returned in Rivers, and the President is calling for a swift return to normalcy. President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, praising the restoration of peace and order. He directed Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, marking a move…
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RIVERS POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN BRUTAL MURDER OF WOMAN
The Rivers State Police have arrested 23-year-old Kingsley Chinamezu, aka Power Sharp, for the machete murder of his girlfriend, 44-year-old Confidence Sunny, in Etche LGA. After fleeing the state, Chinamezu was tracked down and arrested in Edo on August 15 following a family complaint and operation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect confessed during interrogation,…
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NDLEA ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG KINGPIN IN DELTA, SEIZES ₦7.8BN OPIOIDS IN RIVERS
After three years on the run, NDLEA operatives captured 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide in Asaba, Delta State, seizing 138kg of cannabis during his arrest on August 10, 2025. Ibigide had been wanted since March 2022 for drug trafficking linked to previous seizures. His aide, Clement Osuya, 27, was also arrested. Alongside this, NDLEA intercepted five containers…
