Rivers State

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...

May 16, (THEWILL) – Several vehicles worth millions of naira were destroyed after a gas explosion occurred at the Nobpet Petrol and Gas Filling Station, located opposite the Air Force base in Port Harcourt on Friday. The explosion, which was...

May 15, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB) in Bonny has uncovered and destroyed an illegal refining site in Peterside Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking to journalists in Bonny on Thursday, NNFOB Base...

May 13, (THEWILL) – A Port Harcourt-based gender and human rights advocate, Mr Josiah Egbilika, has condemned the stigmatisation of a deaf and mute child by some women at the Azikiwe Police Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Egbilika...

May 12, (THEWILL) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that reconciliation efforts are ongoing to resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of...

May 11, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has defended its decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, telling the Supreme Court that the move was necessary to prevent a complete breakdown of law and order as...

May 06, (THEWILL) – The Senate on Tuesday inaugurated a 19-member Ad-hoc Committee to oversee the interim administration led by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.) following the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had on...