Rivers State was created on May 27, 1967 out of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria. Until 1996, the state contained the area which is now Bayelsa State. The state covers a land area of 11,077km, and it has both riverine and upland geographical areas.The post Of Wike, Fubara and Rivers of troubles appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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