07 Dec, 2025
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Rivers State crisis deepens as protesting youths clash with LG Chairmen

A crisis in Rivers State has escalated as protesting youths loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara clashed with local government chairmen who refused to vacate their offices despite the expiration of their tenure. The protesters, who accused the chairmen of staying in office illegally, occupied the secretariats of three local governments, including Asari-Toru, Akuku-Toru, and Degema. […]