Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected local government chairmen on Sunday at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The governor addressed concerns regarding his political loyalty and urged the newly sworn-in chairmen to lead with humility and serve as…
PRESS RELEASE The Nigeria Police Force has noted with concern the recent statements made by the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, in which several unfounded allegations were leveled against the Office of the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force. In light of these claims, it has become necessary to set…
Press Statement …Cautions Police not to Derail Democracy The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) charges the people of Rivers State to firmly assert their sovereignty and Constitutional right by coming out enmasse to vote in the Saturday, October 5, 2024 Local Government Area election across the State. The PDP insists that the right to civil control…
Port Harcourt, October 4, 2024 — In a dramatic turn of events, less than 48 hours before the much-anticipated Local government election in Rivers State, Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara foiled an audacious attempt by rogue elements within the Nigerian Police to seize sensitive election materials from the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Early Friday…
The Nigeria Police Force seeks to inform all law-abiding citizens and stakeholders in Rivers State about the upcoming Local Government Election, particularly in light of recent court rulings. On July 19, 2024, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a restraining order preventing the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from providing security during…
Endorses RSG’s 2025/2027 MTEF Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered that the 5th of October 2024 Local Government Election should be conducted in adherence to the rule of law and subsisting judgments that enabled the exercise. It also aligned itself with the position of the Executive Arm of Government and Governor of Rivers State,…
The Akpor Unity Forum, a coalition of leaders and stakeholders from the Akpor Kingdom, held its inaugural meeting yesterday under the leadership of Chief Sa Hanny Woko Esq. The gathering confirmed 12 executive officers, marking a significant step in their mission to back the Simplified Movement and fully support the Rivers State Government, led by…
Today, Nigeria proudly celebrates 64 years of independence, marking a significant moment in its history. Hon. Engr. Major Jack, FNSE, DSSRS, Leader of the Rivers State 10th House of Assembly, has delivered a heartfelt message of unity, progress, and collective responsibility on this special occasion. “As we reflect on our past achievements and challenges, let…
Today, the Governor of Rivers State conducted an inspection of several key projects, including the ongoing Trans-Kalabari road construction at the Rumuolumeni axis of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). In a statement released on his Facebook page, the Governor expressed satisfaction with the progress of the project but urged the contractor to expedite the pace…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a significant ruling, the High Court of Rivers State has directed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct the forthcoming local government elections using the 2023 voters’ register. This judgment, delivered by Justice I. Igwe of High Court number 14, followed a suit filed by the Action…
