3 h. ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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26 h. ago Lawmakers deserve praise for approving Rivers emergency rule – Senate leader

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying lawmakers deserve commendation and not the backlash they got. He said instead of being vilified, National Assembly members should be commended for Read More

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37 h. ago N’Assembly Prevented Descent To Anarchy In Rivers – Senate Leader

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that the lawmakers should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is an […]

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38 h. ago National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation read more National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

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3 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu OBJ, who is criticizing President Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspending the governor and the assembly, has forgotten that in May 2004, he declared a state of emergency in Plateau State and suspended both Gov. Joshua Dariye and the state assembly, appointing Gen. Chris Ali (Rtd) as sole administrator. He also did the same thing in Ekiti State. Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

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4 d. ago Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended sanctions against four members of the governing council of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The four members, who served in the 5th governing council of the institution, comprise Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah […] The post Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PDP govs drag Tinubu, N’Assembly before Supreme Court over Fubara’s suspension

Governors of states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party have instituted a suit before the Supreme Court, challenging the six-month suspension of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers House of Assembly members were suspended for six months by President Bola Tinubu after he declared a state of Read More

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6 d. ago Supreme Court Justice Agim Denies Accompanying FCT Minister To UNICAL Convocation

Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court, who recently delivered the judgement that restored the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers into the Rivers State House of Assembly, has denied accompanying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the last convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He claimed that he attended the […]

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7 d. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’

Tribune Online SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel […] SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Tribune Online

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8 d. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, deputy, lawmakers’ suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over what it calls the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and House of Assembly members. The six-month suspension was announced while the president proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-suspends-fubara-deputy-for-six-months/ SERAP argued that the decision violates Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

…Also admits that the state government did its part in terms of payment Ibok Ibas, the newly appointed Rivers State read more Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

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8 d. ago Ibas Tasks Contractor Of Rivers Assembly Building Project To Deliver Job On Schedule

Rivers State’s sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has advised the contractor handling the State Assembly Complex project to speed up work and deliver it as mutually agreed. He insisted that part of his mandate included restoring full and effective legislative activities in the state. Ibas spoke on Saturday during an inspection tour of […]

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8 d. ago Ibas inspects Rivers assembly complex, orders timely completion

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd), has advised the contractor handling the state House of Assembly Complex project to speed up work and deliver it as mutually agreed. Ibas insisted that part of his mandate included restoring full and effective legislative activities in the state. The sole administrator gave the Read More

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8 d. ago Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion

Tribune Online Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion He said: "I had been at the executive arm of the state governance structure and one of the pillars that is missing for now is the legislature and for them to function effectively, they also need a place to work from. Ibas visits Rivers Assembly complex, promises speedy completion Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi

Tribune Online Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Oghenejabor Ikimi is the National Chairman of the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged (CENTREP). The Warri-based human rights activist and lawyer speaks to EBENEZER ADUROKIYA on the development in Rivers State. What is your take on the National Assembly endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State? I’m […] Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers: Senator Kingibe condemns voice vote on emergency rule

Federal Capital Territory Senator Ireti Kingibe has issued a strong rebuke against the National Assembly’s use of voice voting to read more Rivers: Senator Kingibe condemns voice vote on emergency rule

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9 d. ago Gov Fubara, Assembly’s Suspension Executive Coup Against Rivers People — CSOs

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu and the State House of Assembly for six months. According to the coalition, these actions constitute an executive coup against the people of […]

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9 d. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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