Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, has announced plans to present the state’s 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo. This announcement was made during the commissioning of two newly constructed town halls and the launch of a scholarship and empowerment program for the Bonny Local Government Area, specifically benefiting…
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a judgment stopping the Federal Government from releasing monthly allocations to Rivers State. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt payments from the Consolidated Revenue Account, a move stemming from a suit filed by the Martins Amaewhule-led faction…
On October 30, 2024, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a restraining order against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), halting the release of monthly financial allocations to Rivers State. The court order stems from a legal dispute concerning the utilization and distribution of public funds allocated to the state….
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant. This decision, made during a plenary session, is seen as a major political shift within the state’s leadership. Ehie, a key figure in the governor’s…
Governor Simi Fubara has instructed his legal team to initiate an appeal against the ruling and seek a stay of execution. The governor is challenging the court’s decision, emphasizing that the judgment did not restore the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. Governor Simi Fubara’s stance is rooted in…
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Thursday affirmed Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The judgment came after a three-member panel dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, questioning Amaewhule’s authority as Speaker. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal was deemed lacking…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, addressed the ongoing tensions in Rivers State. In a recent interview on Channels Television, the interview focused on various political and legal matters, particularly Simi Fubara’s statement that he would “do anything” to ensure peace in the state. Nyesom…
At least five people were reportedly killed in Rivers State on Monday, following a wave of violent attacks at several local government council secretariats. The attackers, believed to be political thugs, targeted the newly sworn-in chairmen of the affected local government areas (LGAs), chasing them out of their offices. The chaos erupted just hours after…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made an appeal for peace and order in Rivers State after the last Local council elections held in Rivers State. Rising political tensions have been reported in the region, sparking concerns about the potential for widespread violence. The President’s call comes as reports emerge of arson and explosions, raising fears…
Governor Simi Fubara has taken a significant step toward calming political tensions in Rivers State, emphasizing the importance of unity and reconciliation for the benefit of the people. In a public address, Simi Fubara highlighted the need for political maturity, stating, “You don’t necessarily need to win all the fights; at times, you just let…
