Rivers State

June 23, (THEWILL) – Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting enhanced maritime security, protection of national assets, and economic growth through strategic collaboration with security agencies, particularly the Nigerian Navy. Ibas...

June 18, (THEWILL) – The Senate has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, to head the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). President Bola Tinubu last Thursday, submitted Ekpai’s...

June 14, (THEWILL) – The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has faulted the position of the lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, that the state is under military rule. Dickson, on Thursday, in reaction to President Bola...

June 07, (THEWILL) – The chairman and members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have sued the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, and others in court over their suspension. The claimants, Rev. Goodlife Iduoku Ben,...

June 04, (THEWILL) – A suspected car snatcher, identified as Felix Clark, has been intercepted along Abacha Road in the GRA axis of Port Harcourt by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command. A statement signed on Wednesday by the...

June 04, (THEWILL) – Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed on Tuesday, that he appointed Nyesom Wike as his Chief of Staff in order to supervise him closely, rejecting his request to head the state’s finance ministry. Speaking during...

May 30, (THEWILL) – The Rivers State Government has debunked reports that Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has "begun withdrawing its services from project sites in Rivers State due to alleged shortfalls in payments by the government". Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special...

May 29, (THEWILL) – The suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his dedication to the service of the people, emphasising that their support continues to give him strength and encouragement despite the political turbulence. In a statement...

May 22, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the 2025 Rivers State budget of N1.48 trillion to the National Assembly for approval. The request was conveyed in a letter read at Thursday’s plenary session of the House of...

May 20, (THEWILL) – The Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Sam Egwu, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over uncomplimentary remarks on South east leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing...