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Supreme Court Affirms Sim Fubara as authentic Rivers Governor
The Supreme Court has validated the victory of governor Siminilayi Fubara as Rivers State governor in a case brought to it by Mr. Tonye Cole of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
The court dismissed the appeal brought before it by … Continue Reading
“Foolish Governor” – Ikwerre LGA Chairman and Loyalist to Wike, Samuel Nwanosike Insults Governor Fubara (VIDEO)
A viral video shows the chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state, Samuel Nwanosike openly raining insults on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The video which was posted on Nwanosike’s official handle on the microblogging platform X, shows him accusing … Continue Reading
High Court in Rivers State Sentences Three Kidnappers to Death by Hanging
A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has handed down death sentences by hanging to three men convicted on charges of kidnapping.
The case involved the abduction of late Chief Abbot Ogbobula in June 2017.
Four suspects were originally … Continue Reading
Wike Apologizes To Rivers People over wrong choice of Fubara as successor
Former Governor Nyesom Wike apologized to the Rivers people for his poor decisions regarding his choice of successor in Siminilayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state.
The apology was made yesterday in Omoku, at the country home of Felix Obua, … Continue Reading
Fubara’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amidst Rivers Political Turmoil
Chidi Amadi, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has tendered his resignation amidst the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
The announcement was confirmed by Joseph Johnson, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, during a press briefing on … Continue Reading
Rivers Assembly set to amend Traditional Rulers and Advertisement Laws
In its 90th legislative sitting on Tuesday, the Rivers State House of Assembly granted the First Reading to a Bill aimed at amending the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Law No. 4 of 2015.
Presented by the Majority Leader, Hon. … Continue Reading
Wike holds banquet in Port Harcourt amidst Rivers crisis
Former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, held a banquet to celebrate with his political allies in his country home yesterday.
The gathering had in attendance top political actors across the state who were loyal to Wike.
Those … Continue Reading
Misleading Claims Surface Regarding Rivers State Assembly Speaker
In a recent development, the Rivers State House of Assembly has refuted claims made by Edison Ehie, the former member representing Ahoada East Constituency II, who recently resigned from the House. The Assembly asserts that Ehie was never elected … Continue Reading
Fubara’s Govt Recognizes Wike’s Loyalist and APC member, Martins Amaewhule as Authentic Rivers Speaker
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has recognized Martins Amaewhule, factional speaker who is loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike as the authentic speaker of the Rivers state House of Assembly.
This was observed on page 5 of the … Continue Reading
Breaking: Embattled Factional Speaker of Rivers State Assembly, Ehie Edison Resigns
Embattled factional speaker of Rivers state House of Assembly, Barrister Ehie Edison has resigned. He also resigned his position as member representing Ahoada-East constituency in the state Assembly.
His resignation was contained in a letter, dated 29th December, addressed to … Continue Reading