29 h. ago Rivers: Senate screens RSIEC nominees, faults inclusion of non

Tribune Online Rivers: Senate screens RSIEC nominees, faults inclusion of non-indigene by sole administrator But, some drama ensued when one of the nominees, Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, was discovered to be from Cross River State. Rivers: Senate screens RSIEC nominees, faults inclusion of non-indigene by sole administrator Tribune Online

Politics

38 h. ago Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, to head the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The Ad-hoc Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State questioned the rationale behind the selection process for such a sensitive institution yesterday […] The post Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

4 d. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

5 d. ago Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson

Tribune Online Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly on Friday disclosed that the state is not under military rule as alleged by Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District. Rivers not under military rule — NASS Caucus tells Senator Dickson Tribune Online

Politics

5 d. ago Rivers: Timi Frank Lauds Bayelsa West Senator For Defending Democracy

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has lauded the Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, on speaking truth to power by condemning the anti-democratic actions of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dickson had shortly after President Tinubu delivered his State of the Nation Address before a […]

Politics

6 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

6 d. ago Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers

Tribune Online Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Thursday slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to restore democratically elected government in Rivers State. Senator Dickson faults Tinubu over failure to restore democracy in Rivers Tribune Online

Politics

6 d. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

Politics

9 d. ago Governor Otu’s kinsmen unite behind him, Tinubu for second term

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Kinsmen of Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has thrown their weight behind his second-term bid as well as the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They declared their support for the Governor and President during an endorsement rally organized at Odukpani LGA council headquarters. Moving a motion for […] The post Governor Otu’s kinsmen unite behind him, Tinubu for second term appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

1 week ago Cross River South celebrates 24 months of Senator Ekpenyong’s impactful representation

In just 24 months, a quiet but powerful transformation has taken root across Cross River South, driven not by fanfare read more Cross River South celebrates 24 months of Senator Ekpenyong’s impactful representation

Politics

2 w. ago Otu launches remodelled Governor’s office two years after inauguration

From Aniekan Aniegbem, Calabar Two years after his inauguration, Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has launched the remodelled governor’s office in Calabar. The building was constructed over five decades ago by the then-military administration of Brigadier General Udoakaha Jacob Esuene. It had over the years fallen into major disrepair, and upon his inauguration, […] The post Otu launches remodelled Governor’s office two years after inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Gov. Otu to aides: Let’s surpass our present achievements by 2026

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu has challenged his aides to redouble their efforts so they can collectively  surpass their achievements by 2026. The governor made the charge during an event organized by the Forum of Special Assistants with the theme People First in Action – The Journey Thus […] The post Gov. Otu to aides: Let’s surpass our present achievements by 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Senate passes Rivers’s ₦1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers bill to emergency rule committee

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, May 28, passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year of Rivers State. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly last week, citing the state of […] The post Senate passes Rivers’s ₦1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers bill to emergency rule committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Senate passes Rivers N1.48 trillion budget for second reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorize the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year of Rivers State. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly last week, citing the state of emergency imposed […] The post Senate passes Rivers N1.48 trillion budget for second reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Senate passes 2025 Rivers appropriation bill for second reading

Tribune Online Senate passes 2025 Rivers appropriation bill for second reading The bill which "seeks to authorise the issue out of the River State Consolidated Revenue Fund the total sum of N1. 481 trillion for the year ending on the 31 day of December, 2025," passed Second Reading on Wednesday on the floor of the Senate. Senate passes 2025 Rivers appropriation bill for second reading Tribune Online

Politics

3 w. ago Senate Passes Rivers N1.48trn ‘Emergency’ Budget For Second Reading

A bill seeking to authorise the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for Rivers State’s 2025 fiscal year has passed its second reading in the Senate. The bill titled: ‘Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of Rivers State’ was read on the floor of the […]

Politics

3 w. ago Senate passes Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers Bill to Emergency Rule Committee

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorize the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year of Rivers State. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly last week, citing the state of emergency imposed […] The post Senate passes Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers Bill to Emergency Rule Committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint committee – Senate

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed that Ibas Ibok-Ete, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, alongside key State officials, will appear read more Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint committee – Senate

Politics

3 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja    The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly overseeing the emergency rule in the state. This was disclosed by Senate Leader and Chairman […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 w. ago Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate

Tribune Online Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate “The Senate is committed to the rule of law as well as the tenets of democracy. I am also confident in the pedigree of the members of this ad-hoc committee to deliver Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate Tribune Online

Politics