Tag: Rivers State
Rivers Crisis: APC Calls for Governor Fubara’s Resignation or Impeachment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to either resign from office honourably or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. The party accused the governor of committing numerous impeachable offences, citing the recent judgment of the Supreme Court as evidence of his alleged misconduct. Speaking at…
Fubara Calls for Key Meeting with Rivers Assembly Speaker, Lawmakers
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has officially summoned the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, alongside other assembly members, to a crucial meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The invitation, issued by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, signals a significant step in bridging the gap…
Rivers Assembly Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Governor Fubara to Present 2025 Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration. The directive was issued during a plenary session held in Port Harcourt on Monday, following a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol. The resolution, signed by the Speaker of the House,…
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers LG Chairmen, Restores Pro-Wike Lawmakers, Deals Blow to Governor Fubara
The Supreme Court on Friday delivered a landmark judgment that has significantly altered the political landscape of Rivers State, reinstating the pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers and sacking Local Government Chairmen and Councillors elected in the October 5, 2024, Local Government Elections. The apex court also barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General…
Court Bars INEC and Security Agencies from Participating in Rivers State Local Government Elections
A Federal High Court ruling has prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The court also barred the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) from…
Wike Strengthens Control Over Rivers as PDP Postpones NEC Meeting
The internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted in favor of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as his loyalists in the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) have secured approval for congresses held in Rivers State. This development further solidifies Wike’s influence within the party, particularly in his…
PDP Governors Condemn Wike’s Threats as Reckless and Unwarranted
The governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have issued a strong rebuke against Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), condemning his recent threats as irresponsible and unwarranted. In a statement released on Tuesday by the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman, Senator…
Rivers State House of Assembly Demands Resubmission of 2024 Budget
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has issued a directive to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, requesting the resubmission of the 2024 budget within seven days. This order was made during the Assembly’s first session in a considerable period, reflecting heightened activity and political maneuvering within the legislative…
Rivers State House of Assembly Heads to Supreme Court Against Amaewhule-Led Lawmakers
…Says no two Assemblies as Amaewhule and co are no longer lawmakers …Asks INEC to conduct bye election to fill vacant seats …Bills on emergency management, state transport system pass first reading The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, has announced that the Assembly is appealing a recent judgment…
EFCC Apprehends 26 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against cybercrime with the arrest of 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to reports from the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC, the arrests were made on May 6 and May 9, 2024, at locations…