34 h. ago Stop impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Rivers elders tell lawmakers

The Rivers State Elders and Leaders Forum urges lawmakers to suspend Fubara impeachment proceedings, citing weak reasons and risks to the state’s peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-impeachment-proceedings-against-fubara-rivers-elders-tell-lawmakers/

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34 h. ago Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served To Gov Fubara, Deputy

The impeachment process, which cited gross misconduct, was initiated during plenary on Thursday, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. The post Rivers Assembly Confirms Impeachment Notices Served To Gov Fubara, Deputy appeared first on Channels Television.

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48 h. ago Rivers in turmoil: APC leaders intervene as Fubara faces fresh impeachment threat

Rivers State Governor Fubara faces a fresh impeachment threat from the state assembly. APC leaders are intervening to resolve the escalating political cris Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-in-turmoil-apc-leaders-intervene-as-fubara-faces-fresh-impeachment-threat/

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49 h. ago Morning Recap: Fubara impeachment move, Dangote refinery–marketers crash, Super Eagles bonus, other top stories

Get your Nigeria news today. Top stories include a Fubara impeachment threat, a collapsed Dangote refinery deal, and updates on Super Eagles’ AFCON bonuses Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fubara-impeachment-move-dangote-refinery-marketers-crash-super-eagles-bonus-other-top-stories/

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58 h. ago Impeachment move against Fubara not influenced by Wike – Rivers lawmaker

Rivers lawmakers deny Nyesom Wike’s influence in Governor Fubara’s impeachment, citing gross misconduct and proceeding despite political fallout. Read More: https://punchng.com/impeachment-move-against-fubara-not-influenced-by-wike-rivers-lawmaker/

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58 h. ago VIDEO: I Rejected Fubara’s Christmas Package To Avoid Going To Prison — Rivers Assembly Lawmaker

According to him, public funds must be spent strictly in line with the law, stressing that the money belongs to the people of Rivers State. The post VIDEO: I Rejected Fubara’s Christmas Package To Avoid Going To Prison — Rivers Assembly Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Impeachment Move Against Gov Fubara Not Tied To Wike — Rivers Assembly Lawmaker

The assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, says the House should not be reduced to the influence of an individual, describing such claims as unfair and demeaning to the legislature. The post Impeachment Move Against Gov Fubara Not Tied To Wike — Rivers Assembly Lawmaker appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Impeachment Move Against Gov Fubara Not Tied To Wike — Rivers Assembly

Its spokesman said that the House should not be reduced to the influence of an individual, describing such claims as unfair and demeaning to the legislature. The post Impeachment Move Against Gov Fubara Not Tied To Wike — Rivers Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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62 h. ago “Fubara Is Threat To Democracy, Refused To Present Budget, Called Rivers Lawmakers Toothless Bulldogs” – Speaker Amaewhule

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of undermining democratic governance in the state. Amaewhule made the allegation on Thursday shortly after the Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odun, over alleged gross misconduct. According to the speaker, the executive arm of […] The post “Fubara Is Threat To Democracy, Refused To Present Budget, Called Rivers Lawmakers Toothless Bulldogs” – Speaker Amaewhule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Fubara: ‘It’s Better We All Resign,’ Rivers Speaker Declares

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has declared that it was better for the State lawmakers to all resign their positions rather than remain in office as toothless bulldogs while the constitution was being breached. Amaewhule spoke at the House plenary on Thursday on the backdrop of the ongoing political crisis […]

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66 h. ago Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

The political landscape in Rivers State took another turn on Thursday when members of the state’s House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, […] The post Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Lawmakers Reject Fubara’s N100,000; State Govt. Explains It’s Xmas Bonus Also Given To Public Servants, Pensioners For Past Three Years

The Rivers State Government has clarified that its annual ₦100,000 Christmas bonus is paid to all civil servants and public office holders in the state, without discrimination, including lawmakers. Lawmakers in the state had yesterday rejected the N100,000 Christmas bonus paid to them, describing it as unsolicited and unapproved. But the state insisted that the […] The post Rivers Lawmakers Reject Fubara’s N100,000; State Govt. Explains It’s Xmas Bonus Also Given To Public Servants, Pensioners For Past Three Years appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s Christmas gift, Wike opposes automatic ticket

Rivers State lawmakers reject Governor Fubara’s Christmas gift, citing lack of due process, as Nyesom Wike warns against automatic tickets in Rivers politi Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-lawmakers-reject-fubaras-christmas-gift-wike-opposes-automatic-ticket/

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1 week ago Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governor Fubara’s ‘N100,000 Christmas Bonus’

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rejected the N100,000 Christmas Bonus credited to their personal bank accounts, allegedly approved by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the payment as unsolicited and unapproved. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the chairman, House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, said the lawmakers had commenced […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Lawmakers Gift Wike New Toyota Camry At Christmas Event In Port Harcourt (Video)

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have presented a brand new vehicle to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as part of their Christmas celebrations. The presentation took place on Saturday in Port Harcourt, where the Speaker of the Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, formally handed over the car keys to the […] The post Rivers Lawmakers Gift Wike New Toyota Camry At Christmas Event In Port Harcourt (Video) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly Members Present New Car To Wike As Christmas Gift

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have presented a brand-new Toyota Camry to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as a Christmas gift. The presentation took place on Saturday during a Christmas celebration, with the Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, delivering remarks on behalf of the lawmakers. While […]

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2 w. ago PDP group slams A’Ibom’s N31.6bn education allocation, demands review

A PDP group criticizes Akwa Ibom’s paltry N31.6bn education allocation in its 2026 budget, calling it a mockery of the ARISE Agenda and demanding a review. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-group-slams-aiboms-n31-6bn-education-allocation-demands-review/

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2 w. ago Dalori, Giadon, Others Present As 6 Rivers PDP Lawmakers Join APC

Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Dalori, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-south), Hon. Victor Giadom, and other national officers on Tuesday stormed the House of Representatives to witness the defection of six Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers to the ruling party. The defectors include Hon. Robinson Dekor, Hon. […]

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3 w. ago PDP labels Tinubu’s 2026 budget as ‘consolidated renewed sufferings’

The PDP slams Tinubu’s 2026 budget, calling it a plan for ‘renewed sufferings.’ Learn why the opposition party criticizes the economic claims and fiscal po Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-labels-tinubus-2026-budget-as-consolidated-renewed-sufferings/

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3 w. ago Labour Party says Ogun gov’s N1.68tn 2026 budget unsustainable

The Labour Party criticizes Governor Dapo Abiodun’s proposed ₦1.68tn 2026 Ogun State budget, calling it unsustainable and harmful to the state’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/labour-party-says-ogun-govs-n1-68tn-2026-budget-unsustainable/

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