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Reps deny $5,000 Bribe to endorse Rivers emergency Rule
House of Representatives Denies Allegations of Bribery Over State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has firmly rejected claims that its members were bribed with $5,000 each to approve President Bola Tinubu’s request for a State … Continue Reading
Rivers Sole administrator confirms release of withheld LG allocations
Rivers State Sole Administrator Releases Withheld Local Government Allocations
Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has announced the release of local government allocations that had previously been withheld. This revelation came during a meeting held … Continue Reading
NNPC Dismisses Rumours Of explosion at Port Harcourt refinery
NNPC Addresses Rumors of Explosion at Port Harcourt Refining Company
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has refuted claims of an explosion occurring at the Port Harcourt Refining Company located in Rivers State, characterizing the event as … Continue Reading
Rivers State allocation goes to New administrator – FG
Federal Government Allocates Funds to Rivers State Amid State of Emergency Declaration
The Federal Government has announced that the funds designated for Rivers State will be allocated to the state’s newly appointed Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas. This decision … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State, suspends Fubara, deputy, house of assembly
President Bola Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State Amid Political Crisis
President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State during a nationwide address on Tuesday, citing escalating political turmoil and instability in the region.
The … Continue Reading
Rivers Assembly Issues Misconduct Notice to Gov Fubara and Deputy
Additionally, the Assembly accused Fubara of withholding salaries and allowances meant for legislators and other Assembly staff, including the Clerk, Emeka Amadi. The lawmakers also charged Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu with supporting the alleged illegal appointments.
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Gov Fubara Seeks Fresh Budget Presentation, Writes Rivers Assembly
Fubara expressed disappointment over the incident, stating that he and his team were locked out despite prior notification and the submission of a soft copy of the budget notice. He noted that the Assembly had earlier given a 48-hour ultimatum
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Rivers Govt Set for LG Election as RSIEC Convenes Stakeholders’ Meeting
In a memo obtained by Report Afrique, RSIEC Chairman, Hon. Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), invited key stakeholders to a general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Rivers Assembly Gives Gov Fubara 48 Hours to Present 2025 Budget
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill, following a Supreme Court ruling that halted statutory federal allocations to the state.
During plenary … Continue Reading
Fubara Acknowledges Supreme Court Judgment, Agrees to Conduct Fresh LG Elections
Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to organizing local government elections through the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to ensure a democratic transition at the grassroots level.
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reacted … Continue Reading