Just three hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, a new video has surfaced suggesting another pipeline explosion, this time in the Gbarain Kingdom of Bayelsa State.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, 18th March 2025.
Another explosion has reportedly struck a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) in Rivers State.
In a notice from the State Assembly on Monday, the lawmakers cited 19 allegations against the governor, including alleged reckless and unconstitutional expenditure of public funds
A massive explosion has reportedly struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in the Bodo community of Gokana Local Government Area
Ambassador Dr Godknows Igali, the National Chairman of PANDEF expressed deep concern over the Minister’s statement, describing it as not only offensive but also indicative of a broader pattern of marginalization faced by the Ijaw people and other ethnic groups in the Niger Delta.
Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana’s ruling mandates the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant law enforcement agencies to apprehend VDM and present him before the court.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced an extension of the application deadline for federal service jobs
Tensions escalated today in Rivers State as the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly shut its gates against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This unprecedented action comes just a day after the governor publicly notified the Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 state budget, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court judgment on the state’s political disputes. Governor Fubara, in a letter dated March 11, 2025, had reaffirmed his commitment to implementing the court’s ruling, stating that he was ready to move forward after being served the certified true copy of the judgment. As part of this commitment, he scheduled a consultative meeting with the lawmakers for March 10, 2025, to discuss key governance issues, including budget presentation and legislative accommodation. However, the meeting never occurred, as the lawmakers reportedly declined the invitation. Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governor’s Invitation, Peace Talks Collapse In a surprising turn of events, a video circulating online on Wednesday morning showed the governor and his team being locked out of the Assembly complex as they attempted to access the premises. This bold move by the Assembly members further deepens the rift between the executive and legislative arms of government in Rivers State. With the latest developments, the fate of the budget presentation remains uncertain, as citizens believe that the standoff between the governor and the Assembly could further destabilize governance in the state. Despite this setback, Governor Fubara remains resolute in his efforts to implement the court’s ruling. In a briefing today, the governor clearly stated his intention to still present the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill to the Assembly. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully apprehended five suspected kidnappers and recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition. This operation marks a critical step in the fight against kidnapping and violent crime in the state, particularly in the Rukpokwu, Igwuruta, Omagwa, and Etche areas, which have recently witnessed a surge in criminal activities. The operation, carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on March 8, 2025. Beginning at approximately 09:30 am, the eight-hour operation led to the arrest of five individuals: Mohammadu Bello (30), Suleman Umar (26), Bello Amadu (35), Adamu Musa (30), and Abubakar Mohammed (22). All suspects hail from various local government areas across northern Nigeria but were residing in Rukpokwu, Rivers State, at the time of their arrest. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in multiple kidnapping incidents, including the brutal murder of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Omagwa and his son. This shocking revelation underscores the violent nature of their operations and the urgent need for continued vigilance and intervention by security forces. Among the items seized were two AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, sixty-six rounds of ammunition, three locally made pistols, ten live cartridges, and several mobile phones and SIM cards. These exhibits will play a crucial role in ongoing investigations and prosecutions. The Rivers State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. The suspects are currently in custody and are cooperating with investigators as efforts continue to uncover additional crimes linked to the syndicate and apprehend other members still at large. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, has assured the public that further updates on the investigation will be provided in due course.
