51 h. ago Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has again, berated Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike over the ongoing rift between him and Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with DW Africa, Amaechi insisted that Wike’s fight with the suspended Governor is about money sharing. Reacting over recent declaration of […] The post Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago You’re paid or coerced to lie against me — Fubara speaks on ex

Tribune Online You’re paid or coerced to lie against me — Fubara speaks on ex-Rivers HoS’ allegations He alleged that Nwaeke was fulfilling an agenda for those who had either paid or coerced him into making false accusations. You’re paid or coerced to lie against me — Fubara speaks on ex-Rivers HoS’ allegations Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has justified the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, Dare, who clarified that Fubara was suspended and not removed from office, added that Tinubu had no choice but to intervene in the ongoing crisis. […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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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 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 Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom WIke, has issued warning to his successor, Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor, to be careful with people surrounding him. Speaking at a grand reception in his honour by the Kalabari people of the state on Saturday, Wike revealed that many political associates of Governor Fubara had once lobbied […] The post Rivers Crisis: Fubara Is Surrounded By People Who Want Him To Fail — Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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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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2 w. ago VIDEO: Fubara locked out of Rivers Assembly, prevented from re

Tribune Online VIDEO: Fubara locked out of Rivers Assembly, prevented from re-presenting budget Governor Fubara stated that he had notified the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, of his intention to re-present the budget through a formal letter. VIDEO: Fubara locked out of Rivers Assembly, prevented from re-presenting budget Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Supreme Court Verdict: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Invites Amaewhule

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House, in Port Harcourt, on Monday. The invitation was conveyed in a letter by Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Sunday. The letter, which was addressed to Speaker of the House, […] The post Supreme Court Verdict: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Invites Amaewhule-Led Rivers House Of Assembly For Meeting appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago We dumped Atiku for Tinubu because of Fubara’s conviction – Sekibo

Former Minister of Transport, Chief Abiye Sekibo, has revealed that he and other political leaders abandoned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He stated this in Port Harcourt on Thursday, maintaining that Fubara convinced them to shift their allegiance to Tinubu. Speaking as Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly rejects Fubara’s commissioners, demands fresh nominations in 48 hours

The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to submit a new list of commissioner nominees. In a letter dated March 5, the assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, accused Fubara of unlawfully swearing in 19 commissioners without legislative screening and confirmation, alleging a violation of the Constitution. The lawmakers Read More

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3 w. ago We won’t allow you impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo to Wike, FG

Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has dared the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the federal government, warning them against any plot to impeach the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking against the backdrop of the Rivers crisis and the escalating tension between Wike and Fubara, Dokubo stated that the Ijaws would […] The post We won’t allow you impeach Fubara – Asari Dokubo to Wike, FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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