The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Senator Monday Okpebholo to disclose the procurement process for the newly initiated ’emergency’ overhead bridge at Ramat Park in Benin City. The opposition party has characterized the flyover as a white elephant project intended to reward political godfathers for their influence in undermining…
The Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry has issued summons to 109 individuals to provide testimony concerning incidents of arson, homicides, and extensive property damage at various Local Government Council headquarters throughout the State. This inquiry was initiated in response to an event that occurred on October 7, 2024, and is scheduled to begin on…
Victor Oko-Jumbo’s led Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed four new commissioner nominees proposed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The nominees who underwent screening and received confirmation are Israel Ngbuelu, Evans Bipi, Otamiri Ngubo, and Benebo Anabraba. During the screening session on Monday, the House Speaker, Oko-Jumbo, read a letter from Governor Fubara…
A former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Austin Tam-George, has faulted the incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the lingering political crisis in Rivers. Tam-George, who served as commissioner under Wike during his tenure as Rivers State Governor, spoke on Monday during a Channels Television programme themed ‘The Morning…
