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Press Release

RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT REJOINDER ON RELOCATION OF NBA AGC 2025.

Port Harcourt – The Rivers State Government has noted the statement by the NBA on the relocation the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Enugu State.

The Rivers State Government, however, outrightly rejects the NBA’s recent allegation that the ₦300 million payment made by the state was a "gift", unrelated to hosting rights for the NBA AGC 2025. For clarity, the Rivers State Government’s records show that the payment of ₦300 million to the NBA was made with the mutual understanding that Rivers State would host the 2025 edition of the NBA AGC.

The Rivers State Government entered into this arrangement with the NBA in good faith, with the understanding that hosting the conference in the state would attract significant economic benefits to our state, positively and directly impact the businesses of our people. The NBA's unilateral decision to relocate the AGC 2025 against our mutual understanding and subsequent decision to withhold the ₦300 million paid for the purpose of hosting the NBA AGC 2025 in Rivers State is unethical and amounts to a breach of trust.

Failure of the NBA to immediately refund the ₦300 million to the Rivers State Government, will compel the implementation of all legal means to recover the property of the good people of Rivers State.

We reaffirm our willingness to engage in partnerships with all professional bodies, including the NBA, but we will not accommodate exploitation of our people and the Rivers State Government.

Signed:

Hector Igbikiowubo
SSA Media

Rivers State Government
Government House, Port Harcourt

15th April 2025

15/04/2025

14/04/2025

Thousands of Rivers Women Rally in Support of Governor Fubara, Reject Emergency Rule Threats

In a bold demonstration of unity and civic resolve, thousands of women from across Rivers State took to the streets of Port Harcourt to show unwavering support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The march also served as a firm rejection of any attempt to impose an emergency rule on the state.

Clad in traditional wrappers and black tops, the women carried placards bearing messages like “Bring Back Our Governor,” “Rivers Women Now Live in Fear,” and “We Reject Emergency Rule.”

The peaceful protest moved through key roads and culminated at the Rivers State Secretariat Complex, featuring passionate chants, speeches, and symbolic sit-ins.

The women described the situation as a political invasion masked in military tactics, urging leaders not to plunge the state into chaos.

“Rivers has been peaceful, yet there's talk of emergency rule. Meanwhile, states battling terrorism like Zamfara, Borno, and Plateau continue without such threats. Where is the justice?” one protester asked.

They dismissed the justification for Governor Fubara’s removal, calling it a deliberate political ambush. “There is no violence here, no insurgency — just democracy under siege,” another speaker noted.

With determination, the women vowed to sustain their protest until their voices are heard and democracy is upheld.



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14/04/2025

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, today visited the ongoing construction projects, including the Life Camp to Karmo road, the Maitama to Gishiri bridge, and the rehabilitation of the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

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14/04/2025

RIVERS STATE OF EMERGENCY: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKES UP STATE ASSEMBLY FUNCTIONS

The National Assembly has assumed functions traditionally held by the Rivers State Assembly amid the declared State of Emergency in Rivers State. As part of a broader federal intervention aimed at reinforcing democratic oversight during this extraordinary period, the House of Representatives has established an Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight to monitor the implementation of emergency measures and ensure that all extraordinary powers are exercised within constitutional bounds.

The Committee was constituted under Section 5 of the State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and in line with Section 11(4) of the Nigerian Constitution. It comprises several Honourable members of the House, including Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere as Chairman and Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C. as Deputy Chairman, along with other notable legislators. Tasked with scrutinizing emergency regulations, the panel is charged with ensuring that all actions taken are both transparent and fully accountable to the people.

A spokesperson for the House emphasized that this strategic move reflects Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law. “Our expanded oversight role is vital in ensuring that the emergency measures implemented in Rivers State not only adhere to democratic principles but also safeguard the rights of the citizenry,” the spokesperson stated.

As the situation in Rivers State continues to evolve, the formation of this Ad-Hoc Committee is seen as a critical measure to ensure that the federal intervention remains accountable and that the exercise of extraordinary powers is strictly monitored to prevent any deviation from constitutional governance.

Source: Ogoni Rant Media

14/04/2025

BREAKING: Rivers State Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas responds to NBA for changing its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu, says NBA claims to stand on 'principle', but they haven't returned the N300 million paid by the Rivers State Government for the hosting rights of the 2025 conference

Ibas added that if the NBA truly stands on principle, it should promptly refund the N300 million rather than benefitting from a state it now publicly discredits.

Source:Port Harcourt Force