Rivers State
Coverage of Rivers State in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Wike's Outburst Against Amaechi Reveals Fear of Growing Opposition - ADC
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) described comments by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, against Rotimi Amaechi as an expression of fear over the opposition party's growing popularity in the state.
- Fubara endorses Chinda as preferred successor
Governor Fubara has endorsed Chinda as his preferred successor and urged supporters to join a political alliance, stating that conflict in Rivers State has ended and the state must progress in peace.
- Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Rivers Vigilante Leader, Three Women in Omoku
Unidentified gunmen killed the leader of a local vigilante group and three women in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attack occurred in the headquarters of the local government area.
- Nigeria: Govt Breaks Ground On 12mw Solar Mini-Grids to Electrify 13,000 Homes
The Nigerian federal government has started four solar hybrid mini-grid projects in Rivers State, aiming to provide electricity to over 13,492 households, businesses, and public institutions. This initiative supports Nigeria's goal of universal energy access and sustainable economic growth.
- EFCC arraigns two brothers over multiple sales of same land
The EFCC has arraigned two brothers for allegedly defrauding a buyer by reselling the same parcels of land in Rivers State to multiple buyers. The case involves accusations of fraudulent land sales.
- FG to address gas contamination in Niger Delta community
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has found that the first aquifer in Rivers State's Bille community is contaminated due to nearly a year of toxic gas seepage. Preliminary assessments confirm the contamination in the community located in the Niger Delta region.
- Navy intercepts 22,870 litres of illegal diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy intercepted 22,870 liters of illegal diesel in Rivers State using Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area. The operation was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Police recover pistol hidden in loaf of bread, arrest suspect
Police in Port Harcourt recovered a pistol hidden inside a loaf of bread during a routine stop-and-search operation along Azikiwe Road near Red Cross Junction. A suspect was arrested in connection with the incident.
- Nigeria: One Killed, Many Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State
A five-storey building collapsed in Rivers State, Nigeria, killing one person and trapping many. Three individuals were rescued alive, and emergency workers are searching for more trapped victims.
- One killed, many trapped as five-storey building collapses in Rivers State
A five-storey building collapsed in Rivers State, killing one person and trapping others. Three individuals were rescued alive, while emergency workers continue searching for more victims under the rubble.
- Alleged manhood disappearance sparks rights concerns as police probe incident
A viral video showing a man being beaten and interrogated over an allegation of 'manhood disappearance' in Rivers State has triggered concerns about mob justice, vigilante excesses, and the police response to superstition-based claims.
- ‘Work for Rivers people or resign,’ protesters tell Fubara
Protesters in Rivers state are demanding Governor Fubara to either work for the people or resign, accusing him of betraying their trust during a political crisis. The demonstration highlights dissatisfaction with his leadership.
- Weak methane enforcement: Costing Nigeria billions and worsening public health risks, By Tengi George-Ikoli & Charles Gyamfi Ofori
Nigeria’s National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) recorded methane concentrations 10,000 times higher than normal at an oil site in Bille, Rivers State, in December. Amnesty International reported health consequences for residents, including illness and displacement.
- NASS Roundup: Minority leadership tussle, NILDS DG probe, Security concerns, other stories from House of Reps
Kingsley Chinda's resignation concluded speculation about his political future after he participated in the APC governorship primary in Rivers State without resigning from the PDP or his role as minority leader. The House of Reps covered topics including minority leadership disputes, a NILDS DG investigation, and security concerns.