Tag: Budget
Fubara Dares Rivers Assembly, Fails to Present Budget following Expiration Of Ultimatum
The Rivers State Government has said it will not comply with the ultimatum issued by the State House of Assembly to re-present the 2025 appropriation bill as it was yet to receive the resolutions of the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment. This was stated in a letter signed by the Secretary…
Court Rules Rivers N800bn 2024 Budget Illegal
By Stephen Abulogbon The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declared the N800 billion 2024 budget signed by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, illegal. The court, through its presiding judge, James Omotosho, nullified the budget, emphasizing that the actions taken by four lawmakers in passing it were deemed null and void. The governor had…