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In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council (RSTRC), Governor Siminalayi Fubara has terminated the appointment of Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse as Chairman, citing ineffective leadership and lack of collaboration with the state government. In his place, the governor appointed Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara…
In a move laden with political significance, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State swore in new caretaker chairmen for all 23 local government units amidst tight security at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This event unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing legal and legislative disputes within the state. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place…
Tensions rose in Degema Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State on Monday as youths took over the council headquarters following the expiration of the local government chairmen’s terms. The occupation coincides with the decision by the state’s local government chairmen, under the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), to extend their tenure by…
In a significant development amidst ongoing political turmoil, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of 25 lawmakers vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was handed down by Hon. Justice Charles Wali in Suit No. PHC/1512/CS/2024, amidst a…