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You’re Sponsors Of Cult Gangs, LG Boss Tells APC

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7 years ago

November 21, 2018

Ahead of the 2019 general elections in the country, Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State, Engr. Samuel Nwanosike has accused the chieftains of All Progressives Congress APC in the LGA of sponsoring cultists to carry out mayham in the area.
Nwanosike also alleged that APC sponsored a notorious cultists in the area, Kemjika Jonathan aka Schoolboy and his gangs to carry out cult war on some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ipo, killing some persons and maimed scores of others.
The Chairman who stated this to newsmen last Monday during a press conference held in his office in Isiokpo, said he was attacked by the terror gang led by Kemjika Jonathan, aka Schoolboy at Ipo during a sensitisation for Permanent Voters Card PVC collection, but escaped unhurt even as some PDP loyalists were injured at the attack.
Describing the cultists as more than terror in the lives of the people of Ikwerre communities, Nwanosike called on security agents to beef up security in all the nooks and crannies of Ikwerre communities.
He explained that the hired cult group by APC in the LGA also specialises in acts of kidnapping and maiming of innocent Nigerian’s doing business in the area.
The council boss alleged that the terror group were responsible for the abduction of a Reverend father in the area and the killing of over six innocent persons in Aluu, near UNIPORT last week.
Nwanosike also said the terror group had made things difficult for motorists travelling from Ubima, Ipo route to Owerri, Imo state as they kidnap passengers plying the route.
“We can not allow any body to be taking the lives of innocent Nigerians without the security agents apprehending such person as Nigeria is bigger than any single person terrorising the entire communities,” he declared
He called on the Inspector General of Police, Idris Abubakar to intensify security in the area to safe lives of innocent civilians in the hands of the terror gang terrorising the communities.
“Ikwerre people are law abiding citizens and can not take laws into their hand’s, as we demand for adequate security and protection of lives and property of our people in the area.” he said.
The council boss also condemned the abduction and killing of Mr Samuel Nwanjoku, a Chieftain of APC in Apani by this terror gangs and urged the security agents to fish out the killers and prosecute them accordingly.
Nwanosike who declared that Ikwerre LGA is under seige said as a council he had partner with security agents to bring the situation under control by furnishing the police with intelligent reports on the activities of the terror gang
He maintained that the killings and kidnapping of persons by the hired cult gangs would not deterred him from voting wisely and delivered the candidate’s of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the state for the forthcoming general elections.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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4 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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4 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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4 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.