The new leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Eastern Zone wishes to completely dissociate the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality from a civic reception organized by some desperate politicians under the guise of Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress in honour of the former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike in Port-Harcourt on Saturday…
RIVERS IJAW FOUNDATION RC104658 NYESOM WIKE’S BLATANT DISRESPECT FOR THE IJAW NATIONAL LEADER, CHIEF E.K. CLARK, FABRICATIONS AGAINST GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI FUBARA AND INCITEMENT TO HATE RIVERS IJAW PEOPLE INTRODUCTION Our attention at the Rivers Ijaw Foundation has been drawn to distasteful utterances made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of…
… Mandates CTC Chairmen of impacted LGAs who are yet to constitute committees to address the challenges, to do so immediately The Rivers State Committee on Flood Management and Prevention headed by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, held an enlarged meeting on Friday in Port Harcourt, with Caretaker Chairmen of…
Service Extension for Teachers The government approved an extension of five additional years to the service period for teachers in Rivers State. This means that teachers can now serve until they are 65 years old or complete 40 years of service, whichever comes first. This decision stems from the national policy introduced by the federal…
Pastor Tamunotonye Profit Tobins, RISIEC Commissioner for Civic Education, confirmed receiving the voters register from INEC. The register is essential for the upcoming elections and was provided following RISIEC’s request. Chief Tony Okocha had filed a lawsuit to stop the transfer, but it was rendered “dead on arrival.” Tobins explained that RISIEC obtained the register…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly inaugurated taskforce on the Songhai farm project to demonstrate capacity and fulfill the people’s desire for food sufficiency through the state’s significant agricultural investments. Speaking at the inauguration of the taskforce at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, Fubara said previous efforts to revamp the…
Rivers State, under the dynamic leadership of Sir Siminalayi Fubara is steadily positioning itself as a thriving business hub with the potential to attract global attention. Guided by his ‘Rivers First’ mantra, Governor Fubara’s administration has embarked on strategic initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, improving infrastructure, and creating a conducive environment for businesses to…
Kula Kingdom in Akuku-Toru LGA has expressed condolences to the people of Abuloma Kingdom, Port Harcourt. The commiseration followed the violent deaths during the recent IJaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone election. HRH King Sir (Dr.) Kroma Amabibi Eleki, Amanyanabo of Kula Kingdom, led the condolence visit. He was accompanied by Chief (Barr.) Wapakabuari Ebejiye-Gaga…
Rivers Women Unite for SIM (RWUS) hosted a remarkable ceremony to officially inaugurate the Market Women, Islamic Sisters, and Non-Indigenes Wing. The event featured heartfelt prayers, praise, and thanksgiving, bringing together women from various markets, Islamic groups, and non-indigenous communities across Rivers State. During her opening remarks, Chief Sotonye Toby Fulton, Convener of RWUS, represented…
The South-East Senatorial District of Rivers State is buzzing with excitement as the APP launches its campaign today in Bori. The district, comprising Andoni, Oyigbo, Opobo Nkoro, Eleme, Tai, Khana, and Gokana, witnessed an unprecedented crowd at the event. Residents eagerly gathered, expressing hope for positive change and good governance. The community’s anticipation was palpable,…
