The Rivers government has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund the N300 million allegedly paid for the hosting rights of the legal bodyās 2025 annual conference. The state government, under the leadership of the sole administrator, said if the NBA is truly anchored on principles, it should demonstrate it by returning the sum….
The Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. According to the statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika, the appointments are to take effect from Monday, April 7, 2025. The administrators for the 23 Local Government…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. This comes less that 24 hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt reportedly restrained him from appointing administrators to oversea the affairs of the local government councils. The…
A young woman allegedly poisoned her boyfriend to death for cheating on her in Iyo Polo community, Marine Base, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that after k!lling the deceased, she hid his body under the bed inside his room for three days. According to local reports, residents of the area became suspicious after…
Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, has asked judges of the State High Court to go on leave begining from April 14. He directed the judges to proceed on Easter break and resume on April 29, 2025 when regular court session will begin. It was gathered that Amadi made the announcement on Thursday in Port…
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced that the 2025 appropriation bill is being developed to address critical areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. He emphasized that the budget will also focus on job creation and technological advancement to improve public services and economic growth in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality. Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, was reportedly apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation. Sources told PUNCH Metro that the pastorās troubles began when a…
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered a N5 billion bribe to orchestrate the governorās impeachment. Speaking on Channels Televisionās āSunday Politics,ā Ehie claimed he has concrete evidence of the offer stored on his mobile phone. He also revealed that he has printed and…
George Nwaeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused the administration of Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriation. In a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke alleged that the theft of public funds under the suspended Rivers governor is āmind-bogglingā. Nwaeke, who recently resigned as head of service, said he would provide evidence to security…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders in the state. Those appointed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara are particularly affected. The suspended officials include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, commissioners, board chairpersons and members, and officials in agencies,…