Rivers violence

Wike, Allies Snub Rivers Judicial Inquiry on Arson, Violence Allegations

Nov 20, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

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

Rivers Crisis: Why Mention Only My Name – Fubara Questions Tinubu’s Statement

Oct 8, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday stated that he had no objections to President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in addressing the escalating crisis in Rivers State, which has led to the destruction of several local government secretariats. However, he expressed concern over the fact that the President specifically mentioned his name in the statement responding to the … Read more