71 m. ago Rivers crisis: My removal won’t stop me from existing, says Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration, the course of governance is irreversible, and victory is assured for the state. Fubara also said the worst that can happen is removing him from office, pointing out that it will neither stop him from existing as a human nor Read More

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75 m. ago Rivers Assembly Knocks Gov Fubara Over Directive On LG Councils, Issues Two Days Ultimatum To Present 2025 Budget

Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Sim Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the members of the house. The lawmakers made this known during a plenary session in Port Harcourt on Monday. Recall that Governor Fubara had on January 2nd, 2025, signed a N1.1 trillion 2025 Budget into law after […] The post Rivers Assembly Knocks Gov Fubara Over Directive On LG Councils, Issues Two Days Ultimatum To Present 2025 Budget appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget

Tribune Online JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. JUST IN: Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 48 hours to present 2025 budget Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict: “Fayose Warned You But You Didn’t Listen” – Wike’s Aide Mocks Gov Fubara

Special Adviser on Public Communication to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka has mocked Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State after Supreme Court judgement. In a video post shared via his Facebook page on Sunday, Olayinka said that Governor Fubara is already seeing spirits following the recent court’s rulings in […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: “Fayose Warned You But You Didn’t Listen” – Wike’s Aide Mocks Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

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9 h. ago VIDEO: ‘No wedding plans’, Pastor Ighodalo dismisses rumours of marriage to Kate Henshaw

Renowned clergyman and senior pastor of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, has addressed rumours about his alleged plans to marry Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw. Speculation about his remarriage has been circulating on social media, with some even claiming that Aso Ebi is already being prepared for the supposed wedding. However, in a recent interview with Read More

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16 h. ago Fubara dismisses impeachment rumour, Rivers elders caution FG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court judgment recognising the 27 lawmakers loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. In its far-reaching verdict on Friday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to stop financial allocation to Rivers State until Fubara retraces his steps and presents the budget to Read More

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19 h. ago With Regulated Water Sector, Good Sanitation, Cholera Will Be Reduced In Cross River

Chairman of Cross River State Task Group on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Resources, Engr. Okon Ita, has assured residents of the state that the water and sanitation bill awaiting review at the State House of Assembly will bring about good sanitation and improved hygiene when the […]

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19 h. ago APP Backs Fubara’s Decision On Supreme Court Verdict, Vows To Clear Another Rivers LG Polls

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to implement the Supreme Court’s verdict on the local government elections in the State. The party, which won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in Rivers State, described Fubara’s decision as statemanly and […]

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19 h. ago FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement

Barely few days after a judgement from the Supreme Court, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has agreed to conduct new election across 23 local government areas in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a recent verdict made by the court which declared the LG poll conducted in the state on […] The post FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen

Tribune Online S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the 23 local government chairmen of the state to hand over to the head of administration of their respective councils. S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Tribune Online

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22 h. ago [BREAKING] S’Court judgment: Fubara orders LG chairmen to hand over Monday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government areas pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The governor also directed the outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over to the Heads of Read More

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24 h. ago Deputy chief whip defends Akpabio, dismisses Natasha’s allegations as diversionary

The Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as politically motivated and an attempt to evade disciplinary action. In a statement obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, Nwebonyi argued that the claims were unsubstantiated and conveniently timed to Read More

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26 h. ago River Basin: ‘Delaying RBDAs appointments is sabotaging Nigeria’s economy’ — Expert warns FG

Tribune Online River Basin: ‘Delaying RBDAs appointments is sabotaging Nigeria’s economy’ — Expert warns FG A renowned businessman from Ogun State, Mr. Oluwole Komolafe, has expressed his concern that the ongoing delay in the release of appointment letters for the management teams of the 12 Nigerian River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) undermines the authority of President Bola Tinubu, who approved these appointments. He believes this situation is detrimental to the […] River Basin: ‘Delaying RBDAs appointments is sabotaging Nigeria’s economy’ — Expert warns FG Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Rivers monarch demands implementation of Ogoni bill of rights, others

The traditional ruler of the Barako Ancient Community in Rivers State, Kadilo Kabari, has called for the implementation of the Ogoni Bill of Rights. The monarch made this demand during the Uula-Mii Giaa/Lol-Giaa Tor Festival, which marks the full commencement of a new planting season in Ogoniland, according to a statement he signed and released Read More

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32 h. ago Kudirat Abiola: ECOWAS Court Dismisses Case Against Nigerian Govt

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on February  28 ,  2025,  delivered its ruling in a case concerning Khalifa Abiola and two others and the federal government of Nigeria over alleged claims of human rights violations involving late Mrs Kudirat Abiola. In its Ruling read by Hon Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Judge Rapporteur, the Court […]

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32 h. ago Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists

Chairman of Governance Advisory Council in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has blamed members of the state’s house of Assembly over the ongoing leadership crisis in the state. Reacting to the removal of former speaker Mudashiru Obasa and electing Mojisola Meranda on January 13, 2025, the GAC Chairman stated that lawmakers have no absolute powers […] The post Lagos Assembly Crisis: ‘Lawmakers Lack Powers To Impeach Or Elect Leaders” – GAC Insists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude

Tribune Online Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude •Accuses Peter of orchestrating Jude’s legal battles Paul Okoye has vowed to do everything within his power to secure the release of his elder brother, Jude Okoye, who was remanded in custody over alleged money laundering charges. Paul, also known as Rudeboy, has alleged that their brother, Peter Okoye, is behind Jude’s legal troubles and […] Money laundering: Fresh trouble hits Okoye brothers as Paul vows to free brother Jude Tribune Online

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35 h. ago The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

The issues in contention arose from appeals challenging the orders of the High Courts against the Rivers State Government and read more The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

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