I have not resigned from office – Rivers Deputy Gov, Prof Odu
Prof. Ngozi Odu, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, has denied reports claiming she has resigned from office. She described the rumors, which spread mainly on Facebook, as false and misleading. In a statement released in Port Harcourt, her media aide, Owupele Benebo, dismissed the claims as fake news. He assured the public that Prof. […]
We won’t honour Assembly’s ultimatum – Rivers state govt
The Rivers State Government has said it will not obey the 48-hour deadline given by the House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, to re-submit the 2025 budget. On Monday, during a plenary session, the Assembly asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to bring back the budget following a Supreme Court ruling. The House also claimed to […]
Governor Fubara Inaugurates Reconstructed Okehi/Umuola/Eberi Link Road
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has shown his commitment to progress by commissioning the newly reconstructed Okehi/Umuola/Eberi Link Road. This vital 11.8km road connects the farming communities of Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas, known as major food-producing regions in Rivers State. The project was completed in just five months and built to modern […]
Federal High Court Stops CBN from Allocating Funds to Rivers State Government
In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. This decision will remain until the Rivers State House of Assembly, legally constituted, passes a valid budget law. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the ruling on October 30, following […]
Governor Fubara Tells Caretaker Chairmen They Can Work Remotely
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has informed the newly appointed caretaker committee chairmen that they are free to work from any location. The governor’s statement follows complaints from some chairmen about being blocked by police from entering their council offices. Governor Fubara made this announcement after inaugurating the 23 caretaker chairmen at the government […]