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- Governor Fubara Commends Rivers State Workers for Choosing Dialogue Over Strife Amid Political Storms
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
During the 2026 Workers' Day celebrations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara praised the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress for maintaining...
- Governor Fubara inspects new residential quarters for Rivers State officials, targets November 2026 completion
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that the new centralized residential quarters for commissioners and special advisers will be completed by November 2026. Durin...
- INEC schedules June 20 bye-elections across six states to fill crucial legislative vacancies
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
The Independent National Electoral Commission has designated Saturday, June 20, 2026, for multiple bye-elections and the Ekiti State governorship poll. This electoral exercise aims...
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara Sets November 2026 Deadline for New Rivers State Official Quarters
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that a new centralized residential complex for commissioners and special advisers is scheduled for completion by November 2026...
- Nyesom Wike’s Strategic Assertion of Power: Analyzing the FCT Minister’s Impact on Abuja’s Urban Governance and National Politics
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
A comprehensive analysis of Nyesom Wike’s tenure as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory reveals a leadership philosophy that prioritizes visible outcomes over procedural cons...
- President Tinubu Approves 150 Billion Naira Dualization Project to Link Bodo-Bonny and East-West Road
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Minister of Works David Umahi has announced presidential approval for an 8.9-kilometre concrete road expansion designed to connect the Bodo-Bonny route to the East-West Road in Riv...
- Governor Fubara Tackles Port Harcourt Traffic Congestion Through Multi Million Naira Creek Road Market Overhaul
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has initiated a comprehensive reconstruction of the Creek Road Market to serve as a permanent solution to urban disorder in Port Harcourt. T...
- African Democratic Congress Claims Strong Grassroots Momentum In Rivers State Ahead Of 2027 General Elections
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reported a positive public response to its political ideologies and mobilization efforts in Rivers State. Party leadership is currently fo...
- APC Chieftain Tonye Cole Defends Political Competition, Asserts Weakening the Opposition is a Global Democratic Norm
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Rivers State governorship candidate Tonye Cole stated in an interview with ARISE Television that political parties naturally seek to weaken their rivals. While addressing al...
- Sumner Sambo Labels Governor Siminalayi Fubara a Political Letdown Amidst Rivers State Power Struggles
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Political News editor Sumner Sambo has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a lack of political direction and diminishing influence within the national polity. Sp...
- Rivers ADC Prioritizes Consensus Candidates to Eliminate Costs and Prevent Post Primary Legal Disputes
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Chukwudi Dimkpa, Chairman of the Rivers State African Democratic Congress, announced that the party will favor consensus arrangements for selecting candidates in future elections....
- Nigerian Army 6 Division Dismantles Ten Illegal Refineries and Seizes N250 Million in Stolen Petroleum
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Troops from the Nigerian Army 6 Division recovered 156,000 litres of stolen crude oil and diesel during a 25 day operation across the Niger Delta. Nine suspects were arrested as se...