On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. Mr Tinubu, who gave the assurance at a meeting at the State House in Abuja, urged the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development and a clean … Read more
Organised Labour in Akwa Ibom State is bracing itself for a showdown with the Akwa Ibom State Government over the “failure” of the latter to commence payment of the new minimum wage in January. Governor Umo Eno had approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state, which is N10,000 higher than … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says the local election slated for 5 October will produce a new, people-oriented political structure in the state. Mr Fubara’s spokesperson, Nelson Chukwudi, quoted the governor as saying this when he received members of the Simplicity Movement in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. The Simplicity Movement is a … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara says that no sacrifice is too big to make for the peace of the state even if it means relinquishing his office as governor of the oil-rich state. “If leaving this position is what I need or what is needed to bring more peace to the state, I can even … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara says the state government will immortalise the late group chief executive officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. Governor Fubara disclosed this while paying tribute to the late banker on Tuesday evening at a night of tributes organised by the Port Harcourt City One Love Family, to reflect, celebrate … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has urged the people of the state not to be frightened by the political crisis in the state, saying that his opponents will not get what they want from him. Mr Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is the FCT minister, have been engaged in a power tussle, a … Read more
Despite the criticism that has trailed it, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to implement “both the spirit and letters” of the peace deal he entered with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, at the Presidential Villa last week. The governor stated this on Monday in a Christmas broadcast, his first since assuming office in May. … Read more
More commissioners have resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet in Rivers State as the feud between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, continues to take a toll on the oil-rich state. A source close to Mr Fubara’s government told PREMIUM TIMES, Thursday night, that nine cabinet members have so far resigned from the eighth-month-old government. … Read more
