Rivers
4 LAS News stories tagged “Rivers”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
ADC launches 600‑member campaign council in Rivers, warns INEC of rigging
The African Democratic Congress inaugurated a 600‑person governorship campaign council in Port Harcourt and cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission that it will not tolerate any attempt to rig the 2027 elections in Rivers State.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 15:47 WAT · 2 sources
Rivers monarch denies allegations of virginity testing at local school
Traditional ruler Mene Nule of Taabaa community in Khana LGA, Rivers State, rejects claims that he and his council carried out virginity tests on female students at Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa. The state Ministry of Education has opened an investigation.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 1 source
Rivers State Assembly reinstates three pro‑Fubara legislators after appeal
The Rivers State House of Assembly voted to reverse its earlier vacancy ruling, allowing three lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resume their seats following letters of apology.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 04:15 WAT · 7 sources
Rivers State police suspend senior officers after video links cultists to police outpost renovation
The Rivers State Police Command has suspended the Divisional Police Officer of Abuloma and the officer overseeing the local outpost following a viral video that appears to show suspected cult members renovating the facility, prompting a full investigation ordered by the state commissioner.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 4 sources