43 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Supreme Court declares Anyanwu legitimate PDP national secretary 

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, recognising him as the rightful National Secretary of the PDP. read more Supreme Court declares Anyanwu legitimate PDP national secretary 

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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Lawyers disagree on Supreme Court’s role

Legal experts are divided over the Supreme Court’s role in the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. While former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, criticized the apex court’s handling of legal matters, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), maintained that the Read More

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1 week ago FULL LIST: Misconduct, financial breaches, other allegations against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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1 week ago JUST IN: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. The lawmakers justified their actions based on the Nigerian Constitution, according to the notice obtained by Channels Television. The notice read, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Read More

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1 week ago UPDATED: Rivers assembly accuses Fubara, deputy of misconduct, issues notice

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara, Deputy Of Alleged Gross Misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This comes amid rising tensions between the governor and the Assembly over the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Assembly denied receiving any letter from Governor Fubara regarding the […]

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1 week ago Rivers budget: Again, Assembly denies receiving letter from Fubara

• Accuses governor of frustrating budget presentation From Tony John,  Port Harcourt Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement, especially the aspect requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers. The Assembly called on members of the public to compel […] The post Rivers budget: Again, Assembly denies receiving letter from Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Budget letter: Rivers, Assembly differ, Fubara urges House to reconvene

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of insincerity in the implementation of the recent Supreme Court judgment, ordering him to present the 2025 budget afresh. The lawmakers, who are loyal to Fubara’s estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike, alleged that contrary to Fubara’s claim to have written the House for Read More

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1 week ago Rivers State Assembly accuses Governor Fubara of ignoring Supreme Court ruling

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of failing to implement the Supreme Court’s judgment requiring read more Rivers State Assembly accuses Governor Fubara of ignoring Supreme Court ruling

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1 week ago Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of stalling budget process, denies receiving gov’s letter

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment, particularly the directive requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers. The Martin Amaewhule-led House, which is loyal to the former governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Read More

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Assembly lists four breaches by Fubara, threatens RSIEC chair’s arrest

The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of constitutional breaches, citing unlawful appointments and disregard for legislative approval. The breaches were contained in a letter signed by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule and addressed to the governor. The House outlined four key infractions, including the appointment of 19 commissioners and other officials Read More

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