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Obi Tells Police: Release Sowore Or Charge Him to Court

Peter Obi demands that police either release Sowore or formally charge him immediately to uphold legal rights.

August 8, 2025

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Presidency Dismisses Cadre Harmonisé Hunger Projections

Presidency pushes back against reports of collapse, says Cadre Harmonisé hunger figures are projections and reforms are already underway.

August 8, 2025

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Rivers Crisis Deepens as Sole Administrator Ibas Snubs Emergency Rule Hearing

KEY POINTS Ibok-Ete Ibas, sole administrator of Rivers State, failed to appear for a...

April 25, 2025

Politics

Party Files N20B Suit Against Tinubu, Others Over Rivers Emergency Rule

BOOT Party sues President Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers state. They seek N20 billion for the disruption caused to local government elections.

April 15, 2025

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Rivers Demands Refund of N300m Hosting Rights from NBA

Rivers State demands a refund of N300 million hosting rights from NBA after relocating its Annual General Conference to Enugu

April 15, 2025

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Former Rivers Governor Accuses Wike of Fueling Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Former Governor Ada George accuses Wike of instigating Rivers crisis after failed...

April 10, 2025

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Court to Hear Suit Against Tinubu, Ibas on April 10

A suit against President Tinubu and Vice Admiral Ibas concerning the suspension of Rivers' Governor and the appointment of a Sole Administrator will be heard on April 10.

April 5, 2025

Politics

Ibas Cancels All Tenders, Orders Refund to Contractors

Ibas has cancelled job tenders from Governor Fubara’s tenure, he ordered MDAs to refund contractor fees.

April 4, 2025

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Fubara Vows Rivers Will Rise Stronger Amid Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara predicts the state will emerge strengthened from its...

April 1, 2025

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Ijaw Leaders Call for Wike’s Suspension Over Ethnic Remarks

Ijaw leaders call for the suspension of Wike over ethnic remarks, demanding fair representation and justice for their people

March 26, 2025

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IHRC Calls for Peace, Unity During Rivers’ State of Emergency

IHRC urges Rivers leaders to prioritize peace and unity during the state of emergency, calling for stable governance in the state.

March 25, 2025

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SERAP Drags Tinubu to Court Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Suspension of Rivers Governor

KEY POINTS SERAP sues President Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State’s governor, deputy,...

March 24, 2025

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Releases Withheld Local Government Allocations

KEY POINTS Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas has released withheld local government allocations,...

March 22, 2025

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Rivers State administrator vows to restore order, reject violence

Ibas pledges to restore law and order in Rivers State, rejecting violence and committing to protect civil liberties during his tenure as administrator

March 21, 2025