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Court of Appeal affirms Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of Rivers State Assembly
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has Affirmed Pro Wike Speaker, Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly. The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, had challenged the judgement of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja, which affirmed Amaehwule’s leadership. This ruling is a consolidation for the camp of former Rivers State…
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BREAKING: A’Court sets aside Rivers 2024 budget
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court which set aside the N800 billion budget passed by five members of the Rivers State House of Assembly which was led by Edison Ehie-led. The appellate court on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara on grounds that it…
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NLC rejects new increase in petrol pump price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in Nigeria. “It will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, more jobs lost with multidimensional negative effects, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said in a statement. “In light of this, we urge the government to immediately reverse this rate…
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Govs, ex-govs challenging EFCC’s legality not treading correct grounds, says Clarke
Elder statesman and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Robert Clarke, says “jittery” governors and their predecessors challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are not treading the correct grounds. Clarke said governors and their predecessors “cannot challenge the Federal Government for implementing an existing law. They cannot challenge the police or any other agency of government…
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EFCC may go after Bello’s former aides over alleged fraud
As the October 24 adjournment date approaches for the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s court appearance, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly preparing to investigate several aides who served under his administration from 2016 to 2024. This move is aimed at strengthening the agency’s case against the former governor concerning allegations of corruption and misappropriation of…
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Rivers may experience anarchy because Fubara disregarded court ruling – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for allegedly defying a court judgement. Wike expressed his concerns during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasizing that failure to respect judicial decisions could plunge the state into chaos. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, highlighted the importance of adhering to the rule…
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‘I have done all for peace to reign,’ Fubara expresses frustration over ongoing crisis
…vows commitment to peace Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, has expressed deep frustration over the ongoing unrest in the state, stating that he has done everything within his power to restore peace. The governor, who has been at the forefront of efforts to calm tensions, made it clear in a candid interview on Channels TV’s Monday Politics, that peace remains…
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Ikwerre, Eleme council secretariats in Rivers set ablaze (Videos)
-Shooting in Obio Akpor Arsonists have set Eleme and Ikwerre Local Government Secretariats in Rivers State on fire following the local government elections on Saturday. Videos made available to WESTERN POST show fire burning in buildings at Eleme and Ikwerre local government councils. Another video captured gun shots at Obio Akpor local council secretariat with people running helter skelter. The…
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BREAKING: IGP orders immediate unsealing of 23 Rivers LGA secretariats
The Rivers State Police Command has unsealed all 23 Local Government Area Secretariats in the state following the election and swearing in of new chairmen. This was confirmed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko earlier on Monday morning. She said the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Bala acting on the orders of the IGP, Kayode…
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Fubara set to swear in 22 elected Rivers Council Chairmen
Baring any minute change, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will on Sunday (today) swear in the newly elected council chairmen of the 22 local government areas. The exercise which would be held at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, comes a day after the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted…
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