8 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers sole administrator suspends political office holders

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include the Secretary Read More

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1 week ago UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs in the lower chamber, Hon. Philip Agbese, who spoke during a media chat in Abuja, maintained that the resolution of the house was not for any pecuniary consideration as being alleged. UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP “The PDP outrightly rejects this attempt by the President to override the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and undermine the votes and will of the people of Rivers State by seeking to depose a democratic government UPDATED: Tinubu lacks powers to suspend elected governor — PDP Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Full list: 19 impeachable allegations levelled against Fubara by Rivers Assembly

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday began the impeachment process of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi read more Full list: 19 impeachable allegations levelled against Fubara by Rivers Assembly

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara

Tribune Online UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara indicts governor, deputy of gross misconduct. The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment process against the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged gross misconduct. The 26 members of the assembly in the document signed and dated March 14, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker through […] UPDATED: Rivers Assembly commences impeachment process against Fubara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Rivers lawmakers serve gross misconduct notice on Fubara, deputy

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has reportedly served a “notice of gross misconduct” on Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The letter, dated Friday, March 14, 2025, was tabled on Monday morning, March 17, for debate by the Speaker. The letter, signed by 26 lawmakers and […] The post UPDATED: Rivers lawmakers serve gross misconduct notice on Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Setback to 27 lawmakers as INEC releases updated voters register to Rivers Independent Electoral Commission

The Nyesom Wike-backed 27 lawmakers fighting hard to stop the scheduled local council elections in Rivers State seem to have read more Setback to 27 lawmakers as INEC releases updated voters register to Rivers Independent Electoral Commission

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2 w. ago Rivers LG polls: INEC releases updated voter register to RSIEC

Tribune Online Rivers LG polls: INEC releases updated voter register to RSIEC INEC also released the list of registered political parties that will participate in the upcoming polls. The poltical parties include... Rivers LG polls: INEC releases updated voter register to RSIEC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media Read More

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Wike slams Fubara for writing Rivers assembly, says letter ‘useless’

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the state House of Assembly. The letter, which sought a meeting with lawmakers about the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s political situation, was dismissed by Wike as “useless.” Speaking with journalists in Abuja Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago [UPDATED] Rivers crisis: Resign or be impeached, Okocha tells Fubara

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has called on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to resign or face impeachment. Okocha made the call while describing the invitation of the 27 lawmakers to a meeting by Fubara as a Greek gift. Recall that Fubara in a letter signed by the Read More

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4 w. ago UPDATED: It’s impossible to impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo warns

By John Ogunsemore Former Niger Delta warlord, Asari Dokubo has warned against any attempt to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. He said such an attempt would be fiercely resisted by the Ijaw people. Dokubo stated this in a video released on social media. His reaction comes amid insinuations that the Rivers State House […] The post UPDATED: It’s impossible to impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body

Tribune Online A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body In the last few days, the Lagos House of Assembly had been in the news over the impeachment, removal and return of the speaker of the Assembly. This raises questions in the mind of people on the process of impeachment in a legislative arm of government which is at the forefront of the impeachment process […] A look at steps in impeaching the head of a legislative body Tribune Online

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