•Assures Level Playing Field For All Parties •Urges Full Participation Of Electorate. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the 5th October, 2024 Local Government election will be another opportunity for Rivers people to witness the rebirth of a new (political) structure that they can own. The Governor […]
Month: September 2024
COUNCIL POLL’LL HOLD AS SCHEDULED IN RIVERS, GOV FUBARA ASSURES
•It’ll Be Best Ever Conducted Election •Inspects Trans-Kalabari Road Project. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the scheduled Local Government Election will be conducted on the 5th October, 2024 because there is no encumbrance known to law to stop the process. The Governor, therefore, urged political parties […]
13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested in Sokoto- EFCC.
By Ken Chiwendu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says its operatives of the Sokoto Zonal Directorate have arrested thirteen(13) suspected internet fraudsters in Sokoto, Sokoto State. A statement by the commission on X Monday said the suspects “were arrested on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Gidan Yaro […]
Nigeria Gets New Loans From World Bank.
By Ken Chiwendu The funds will focus on enhancing services for women, children, and adolescents, while also addressing climate challenges such as floods and drought. The World Bank has approved a total of $1.57 billion new loans for Nigeria to improve healthcare, education, and climate issues such as floods and […]
FCT Police Command Deploys Security Ahead of Independence Day Celebration.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The FCT Police Command, in anticipation of the upcoming October 1st Independence Day celebration, has strategically deployed personnel and equipment throughout the nation’s Capital. The spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, says in a statement that this proactive deployments aim to ensure that residents of the FCT enjoy a […]
FG Rolls Out Sixty-Four CNG BusesTo Mark 64th Independence Anniversary.
By Daniel Peters As part of the celebrations for Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has unveiled 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, underscoring its commitment to providing affordable and environmentally friendly transportation for Nigerians. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja was led by the Honourable […]
Rivers Is Nobody’s Enterprise- Gov Fubara
–says detractors battling for Rivers Soul because of personal interest, magnitude of ongoing projects, improvement in IGR. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that those antagonising his administration have continued to express frustration at seeing how firmly the affairs of State have been conducted, and the milestones achieved. […]
COURT ORDERS RSIEC TO USE 2023 VOTERS’ REGISTER TO CONDUCT LG ELECTIONS ON OCT 5 IN RIVERS.
•Mandates Police, Others To Provide Adequate Security During, After LG Polls •Compels RSG, Gov Fubara, RSIEC To Comply With July 11 Supreme Court Judgment •Says Three Months Timeline Sacrosanct. A Rivers State High Court has ordered the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct elections on October 5 to […]
FG Launches Project Phoenix To Enhance Revenue Generation.
By Daniel Peters In its renewed determination to revitalize the nation’s economy, the Federal Government has launched Project Phoenix, a transformative initiative designed to enhance revenue generation and collection in the lottery and gaming sector. In an inauguralmeeting of the Joint Committee for the implementation of Revenue Assurance Platform (RAP), […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS DG FOR CHINA-NIGERIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.
By Ken Chiwendu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as director-general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership reached by the two countries during the President’s visit in early September. This is contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga,the Special Adviser to the President […]