Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the commencement of the ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite challenges posed by what he called “enemies of the state” attempting to deprive his administration of necessary funds. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port … Read more
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an ex parte order ordering the All Progressives Congress, APC, to maintain the status quo in its ongoing congresses in the state. The directive is coming after the party concluded its ward congress and was preparing for the local government and state congresses. The order … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Rivers State Government to probe arson, killings, and the destruction of property in several local government headquarters. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, was inaugurated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has attributed recent political challenges in the state to divine intervention, stating that the turbulence is part of God’s plan to secure political freedom and drive economic progress for the region. Fubara shared these thoughts during a thanksgiving service in celebration of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further release of financial allocations to the Rivers State Government pending when a lawful appropriation act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order on Wednesday in a judgment on a suit … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the state’s local government must hold as scheduled. Fubara made the declaration on Friday while noting that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun can’t stop him from accessing the premises of the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. Addressing a gathering in Port Harcourt, the governor … Read more
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body of all the registered political parties in the country says there is no going back on the October 5, Local Government Elections in Rivers. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the National Chairman of IPAC, Mr Yusuf Mamman, said that parties and candidates had submitted all necessary documents … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered and dismantled an illegal bunkering site in the forest of Rivers State. The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, CG’SIS, disclosed this on Tuesday, saying that the illegal structures were discovered at Umuedeokwara Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned state governors to steer clear of the affairs of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State. Wike gave this warning at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday during the party’s state congress, vowing to cause political crisis in the state of any … Read more
The Rivers State Government has recorded two cases of the deadly Mpox infection in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, confirmed the development at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu … Read more
Rivers State police command says the suspect behind the June 25 dynamite explosion at the Rivers State-owned Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt was on police ‘Wanted List” before the incident. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement on Sunday said, Preye Josiah had been on their wanted list before the incident. EKO HOT … Read more
The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria, IPAC, has frowned at the bombing of the Secretariat of the Rivers State Chapter of the Action People’s Party, APP, describing it as a threat to democracy. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command says criminal elements have hijacked the hunger protests in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Rivers on Wednesday warned that criminal elements have hijacked the #EndBadGovenance protest in the state and targeting motorists and businesses. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in … Read more
Rivers state protesting youths stormed Eleme/Onne section of East-west Road EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ongoing nationwide protest, on Monday, spread to the Eleme/Onne section of the East/West Road of Rivers as a large crowd of protesters stormed the popular section connecting the Port Harcourt refineries. It was gathered that the Akpajo axis of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that George Kelly-Alabo has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the Rivers State Commissioner for Works. Kelly-Alabo resigned to take up a federal appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Editor’s Picks Troops Thwart Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Victims In Kogi As Army Strikes Against Criminals Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political Predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Government has advised political Godfathers to carry themselves with respect, dignity and grace. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, stated this over the weekend at a dinner Night organised … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that two private enterprises and the Rivers State Government have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to construct 20,000 affordable housing units for middle-class and lower-class individuals, as well as to establish a central spare part market within the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated following the signing ceremony at Government House in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers state government has expressed concern over the reported threats to law and order by supporters of the presidential candidates who may be dissatisfied with the outcome of the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) scheduled for Wednesday, September 6. According to the government, election petitions and … Read more
The SSG while acknowledging the existence of the irregularities in the payment of salaries of House officers, warned that such issues should be restricted to only those affected The Rivers State government has threatened to sack striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). In a statement issued by the Secretary to the … Read more