We were at Wike’s beck and Call – Ex-lawmaker Dike blasts Rivers Assembly for blocking Fubara
A former Rivers State lawmaker, Matthew Dike, has condemned the state’s House of Assembly for stopping Governor Siminalayi Fubara from presenting the state budget. He called their actions hypocritical, pointing out that they were eager to receive the budget but later prevented its presentation. Dike, who previously served as the chairman of Tai Local Government […]
Baba Tee: Anyone who sleeps with my wife will die – Portable warns
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has strongly criticized Tony Okocha, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, over his demand for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made this demand in a press conference on March 10, giving Governor Fubara 48 hours to step down. […]
You’re irrelevant – PDP knocks Rivers APC chairman Okocha over call for Fubara’s resignation, impeachment
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has strongly criticized Tony Okocha, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, over his demand for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made this demand in a press conference on March 10, giving Governor Fubara 48 hours to step down. […]
Rivers crisis: PANDEF wants Supreme Court ruling reversed
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on Rivers State. The group believes that the judgment could negatively impact governance and the well-being of the people. The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should stop releasing monthly federal allocations to Rivers State. The […]
Dey your dey – Rivers lawmakers turn down Fubara’s invitation, give only condition
The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State is far from over, as some members of the State House of Assembly have refused to meet with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had invited the lawmakers to a meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly issues 48-hour notice to Fubara to present 2025 budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has told Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he must present the 2025 budget within 48 hours. This decision was made during a plenary session on Monday. Security was tight at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters as lawmakers gathered for the meeting. Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, had earlier […]
Supreme Court judgment: You can’t decide who run Rivers LGs – Wike’s aide tells Fubara
Lere Olayinka, the Special Adviser on Public Communication to Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara does not have the power to decide who runs local governments in the state. Olayinka pointed out that the Nigerian Constitution and a Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy state that only democratically elected […]
Rivers Assembly crisis: Supreme court stops CBN from releasing funds to Rivers govt, orders resumption of 27 defected lawmakers
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation must not release funds to the Rivers State government. This decision reinstates an earlier order that was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The court also directed the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, […]
Nothing will stand in my way if I seek re-election in 2027 – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that nothing will stop him from winning the 2027 governorship election if he chooses to run for a second term. He made this statement on Tuesday while meeting with traditional rulers and leaders from the three Local Government Areas that form the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality in Rivers State. […]
Rivers Crisis: No supreme court judgement against Fubara, Jumbo – Ugochinyere
The Opposition Coalition has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court ruled against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Speaker Oko Jumbo. Spokesperson Ikenga Ugochinyere clarified that the recent court verdict was not a loss for Fubara but rather a decision based on his voluntary withdrawal of an appeal regarding the 2024 budget. Ugochinyere explained that […]