4 h. ago BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike

Accuses minister of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has debunked claims by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, in a recent media chat, alleging that the organisation took President Bola Tinubu to court  over his position on the Rivers State […] The post BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis

Tribune Online PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis “However, despite repeated attempts, we have been unable to secure a meeting with Chief Nyesom Wike, who has continued to rebuff our peace efforts.” PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara, Wike Should Accommodate One Another – Prof Ikechukwu

A Strategic Management and Human Capital Development expert, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara to sheathe their swords. Ikechukwu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today asked the duo to accommodate one another in resolving the crisis plaguing the oil-rich state. “Both parties should […]

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14 h. ago Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous

By Chinelo Obogo Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George,  has advised President Bola Tinubu to call Nyesom Wike to order so that peace can reign. George, in a statement, said the rhetoric coming from Wike on the Rivers crisis was too inflammatory, dangerous and embarrassing. Reacting to Wike’s […] The post Bode George to Tinubu: Minister’s utterance on Rivers inflammatory, dangerous appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly amid ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara, on Thursday said that lawmakers must consider the interest of the Rivers people and embrace peace to resolve political impasse in the oil rich state. Speaking at Okirika Local Government […] The post Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Gov Fubara reminds 27 lawmakers the duty to also obey Supreme Court orders by accepting the budget

… Says priority should be welfare of the people As the political crisis ravaging Rivers State rages on, Gov Sim read more Gov Fubara reminds 27 lawmakers the duty to also obey Supreme Court orders by accepting the budget

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24 h. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Addressing climate crisis in Nigeria through trade and trade policy

In November 2016, clouds of darkness filled the sky and descended over various parts of Rivers State, an oil-rich region read more Addressing climate crisis in Nigeria through trade and trade policy

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33 h. ago Rivers Crisis: “Amaewhule Can’t Deny My Effort To Reach Him, No Power Lasts Forever” –Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that no power last forever, as political rift between him and Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers  continue. Speaking during the commissioning of Bori Zonal Hospital in Khana Local Government Area, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the interests of the people amid the ongoing crisis involving him and the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Amaewhule Can’t Deny My Effort To Reach Him, No Power Lasts Forever” –Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent and decisive action to resolve the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. Rivers crisis: Call Wike, Fubara to order, PANDEF urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the recent letter he sent to the state House of Assembly. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Governor Fubara, after a Supreme Court verdict, wrote a letter to meet with Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers in the state. The development is coming […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Should Do The Right Thing And Stop Writing Useless Letter to Lawmakers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja During a media chat on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, criticised the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for disrespecting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to bring peace to the state. He addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, emphasising the importance of […] The post Wike slams Fubara over Tinubu’s peace efforts, says PANDEF unreliable appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Wike backs impeachment for Fubara, accuses PANDEF of meddling

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has weighed in on the ongoing political tension in Rivers read more Wike backs impeachment for Fubara, accuses PANDEF of meddling

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51 h. ago Rivers Crisis Deepens As Speaker Amaewhule’s Leadership Locks Assembly Gate, Snubs Meeting With Gov Fubara

Crisis has continue to hit Rivers State as  Speakers of the state’s House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule ignored a meeting scheduled with Governor Sim Fubara. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the Governor on Wednesday, was also denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal […] The post Rivers Crisis Deepens As Speaker Amaewhule’s Leadership Locks Assembly Gate, Snubs Meeting With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago UPDATED: Assembly shuts out Fubara from quarters amid Rivers crisis

Governor reiterates plan to implement Supreme Court judgement   From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Rivers State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, locked out Governor Siminalayi Fubara from entering its quarters. Governor Fubara arrived at the lawmakers’ residential quarters along Aba Road in the morning, accompanied by members of the State Executive Council to present […] The post UPDATED: Assembly shuts out Fubara from quarters amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Fubara Promises To Comply With Supreme Court Judgement

Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will fully implement the Supreme Court of Nigeria’s recent judgement on the political crisis in the state. He maintained that what is important, in all of the happenings that had been witnessed, has been the protection of the interest of Rivers State because it […]

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69 h. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu urges political actors to respect court rulings

President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers crisis: Fubara vows full implementation of Supreme Court judgment

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will implement, to its fullest, the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the political crisis in the State. Fubara maintained that his priority has been the protection of the interest of the state because it must be above whatever personal interest that Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers crisis takes new turn as 27 lawmakers order arrest of RSIEC chairman, 4 others

A warrant of arrest has been issued against the man who conducted the Rivers local council election that has been read more Rivers crisis takes new turn as 27 lawmakers order arrest of RSIEC chairman, 4 others

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