Tag: Rivers
Organized Labour Faults Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has unequivocally condemned what they described as hasty and unconstitutional declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The labour unions called for the immediate reversal of the declaration, saying that the action blatantly violates the provisions…
Rivers Crisis: Civil Servants Blow Hot, Issue Budget Ultimatum To Lawmakers
A coalition of concerned civil servants in Rivers State, alongside the Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, have issued a stern ultimatum to the state House of Assembly, demanding the immediate receipt of the 2025 budget from the executive arm by Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The groups condemned what it called “reckless inaction and obstruction of…
VIDEO: Rivers Govt Accuses Lawmakers Of Frustrating Reconciliation Efforts
The Executive Arm of the Rivers State Government has accused the State House of Assembly of frustrating Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s efforts to implement the ruling of the Supreme Court on the state’s political crisis. The Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, stated this on Monday in reaction to comments by the Chairman of the House of…
JUST IN: IMPEACHMENT: Rivers Assembly Serves Gross Misconduct Allegation Notice On Fubara, Deputy Gov
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Hifoxnews recalls that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, are currently embroiled in a political dispute that has escalated tensions within the state. Wike, now the Minister of…
Rivers Lawmakers Suspend Sitting After Fubara’s Letter To Present Budget
The political tension in Rivers State continues to rise, with the latest being an indefinite adjournment of sitting at the Rivers State House of Assembly. Fubara had on Thursday written a fresh letter to the House, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration and approval. The letter addressed…
‘’Heavens Won’t Fall’’ Wike Hints At Possible Fubara’s Impeachment
Amid the ongoing political tussle in River State, the immediate-past governor of the oil-rich state, Nyesom Wike, says heaven will not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeaches his successor Siminalayi Fubara. At a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said there is nothing…
‘’Do The Right Thing If You Want Peace’’- Wike Tells Fubara
A former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that for peace to return in the state, the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, must do the right thing. According to him, Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his commissioners for clearance. The…
Fubara’s Reconciliation Fails As Rivers Lawmakers Boycott Govt House Meeting
There might be fire on the mountain for Governor of Rivers State, Siminialayi Fubara after the supposed peace meeting convened by the Governor could not hold on Monday as scheduled. This is following the refusal of the lawmakers invited for the meeting to show up. The governor had, in a letter signed by the secretary…
Fubara Invites Assembly Members For Crucial Meeting Over Supreme Court Judgment
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Monday, March 10, at 10:00 AM. This invitation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, on Sunday. Addressed to the Speaker of…
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Unveils New Resolutions After Plenary
The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), to appear before it within 48 hours regarding the conduct of the 2024 local government elections. During Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the House warned that failure to comply with the…