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RSG To Tackle Criminality Along Rivers/Abia Border

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16 years ago

June 16, 2010

Irked by the rising spate of armed robbery, killing and kidnappings along the border between Rivers and Abia State, the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has declared his administration’s determination to check the trend.

Governor Amaechi spoke on Sunday during the thanksgiving service and birthday celebration in honour of the paramount ruler of Umuihueze Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Sylvernus Nwaeke and father of the State Commissioner of Youths Development, Mr. Felix Nwaeke, at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Ukwa Diocese, Obeakpu-Ndoki in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state.

Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Tele Ikuru, who was accompanied by his wife, Mina, Governor Amaechi decried the prevalence of criminal activities in the area, assuring that government would take proactive measures to tackle the ugly situation.

He further charged the people of the area to warn their children to desist from criminal tendencies, reminding the congregation to utilise the emergency telephone number, 112, recently introduced by the State Government to alert security agents in case of crime, saying it should be utilised free of charge and from any telephone network in the country by the citizens in times of distress.

Describing the celebrant as a man of integrity, worthy of emulation, the State Chief Executive noted that ‘clear hands, pure heart and upright living” remain the secrets of longevity, commending him for the proper upbringing of the Commissioner for Youth, who he described as “sincere, honest and forthright”.

Earlier in his sermon titled, “Divine Visitation and Divine Grace”, the Vicar of the Church, Venerable David Ekwueme, called on the people to expect their own divine manifestation, explaining that ‘everyone has his own time of grace to be uplifted”.

Praying God to grant Eze Nwaeke more years and wisdom to rule his people, Venerable Ekwueme charged him to forgive the misdeeds of his people, love them and rule in the fear of God.

Dignitaries at the occasion included the former Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Dominic Anucha and his wife, who is also the State Head of Service, Esther Anucha, Commissioners for Justice, Barr. Ken Chikere, Urban Development, Mr. Osima Ginah, Energy and Natural Resources, Dr. Dawari George, Housing, Hon. Marshal Uwom, Environment, Barr. Kingsley Chinda and Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari and the legislator representing Oyigbo Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Nnamdi Ihute.

Others are the Special Advisers to the Governor on Rural Development, Mr. Austin Nwakoh and Aquaculture and Deep Sea Fishing, Hon. Kurotamunoye Briggs, Chairman Local Government Service Commission, Chief Ephraim Etete-Owoh, the Gbenemene Tai, HRH King G.N.K. Gininwa, among others.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.