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  1. Rivers State Crisis: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Halt Governor Fubara's Spending Due to Budget Delay

    Nigeria Rivers State Crisis: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Halt Governor Fubara's Spending Due to Budget Delay

    Rivers State lawmakers halt Governor Fubara's spending pending budget presentation. House of Assembly demands budget submission after ultimatum, closing state accounts. In a significant move, the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has halted all expenditures by Governor...
  2. Executive Order: Rivers Assembly Relocates After Governor Fubara's Directive

    Nigeria Executive Order: Rivers Assembly Relocates After Governor Fubara's Directive

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara has swiftly directed the relocation of the Rivers State House of Assembly to the Government House Auditorium after a devastating fire. This executive order aims to ensure the safety and continuity of legislative functions in Port Harcourt amidst chamber renovation...
  3. Tensions Flare in Rivers State: Assembly Challenges Governor Fubara's Authority for Third Time

    Nigeria Tensions Flare in Rivers State: Assembly Challenges Governor Fubara's Authority for Third Time

    Amidst escalating tensions, the Rivers State Assembly overrides Governor Fubara's decisions for the third time, sparking a political standoff. Accusations of administrative lawlessness and concerns over governance crisis intensify. The Rivers State House of Assembly has once again overridden...
  4. Power Play in Rivers: Assembly Defies Governor Fubara, Passes Local Government Amendment

    Nigeria Power Play in Rivers: Assembly Defies Governor Fubara, Passes Local Government Amendment

    The Rivers State Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, took a bold step on Monday, overriding Governor Siminialayi Fubara's veto and passing the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law. This legislative move marks a significant development in the state's...
  5. Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Nigeria Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Amidst ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has once again targeted his former benefactor, Nyesom Wike's camp, asserting his stance on the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State circulating on social media...
  6. Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Nigeria Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Amidst escalating tension, the Rivers State House of Assembly issues a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening impeachment proceedings over alleged breaches of the constitution. Speaker Martin Amaewhule, flanked by 26 assembly members, delivers a press briefing in Port...
  7. Governor Fubara Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Wike Amidst Ongoing Crisis in Rivers State

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Wike Amidst Ongoing Crisis in Rivers State

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has taken to his social media handle to congratulate his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on his 56th birthday. The gesture comes amid a veiled feud between the two governors, plunging Rivers State into political turmoil. Fubara shared a flier featuring Wike...
  8. Rivers State Explains Decision to Demolish Assembly Complex After Fire Incident

    Nigeria Rivers State Explains Decision to Demolish Assembly Complex After Fire Incident

    In a recent statement, the Rivers State Government defended its controversial decision to demolish and reconstruct the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, attributing the move to structural defects arising from a recent explosion. According to the Rivers State Commissioner for Information...
  9. Wike vs Fubara: 27 Rivers State Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

    Nigeria Wike vs Fubara: 27 Rivers State Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

    In a stunning twist in the ongoing political saga of Rivers State, 27 members of the State House of Assembly have made a groundbreaking decision to switch allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The seismic shift, announced during a Monday...
  10. "Losing My Base Makes Me Politically Irrelevant!" - Wike Says as Rivers Crisis Heats Up

    Nigeria "Losing My Base Makes Me Politically Irrelevant!" - Wike Says as Rivers Crisis Heats Up

    In the midst of a mounting political crisis in Rivers State, the former Rivers Governor and current Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made a resounding statement about the importance of holding onto his political base to maintain his political relevance. The crisis...
  11. Impeachment Plot Escalates in Rivers State: House Leader Suspended Amid Tensions

    Nigeria Impeachment Plot Escalates in Rivers State: House Leader Suspended Amid Tensions

    In a tumultuous turn of events, the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State took a further downward spiral as the State Assembly suspended Hon Edison Ehie, the Leader of the House, and those who remained loyal to Governor Fubara. The session, presided over by Speaker Rt Hon Martins Amaewhule...
  12. 'I'm Innocent of Impeachable Offenses!' - Governor Fubara

    Nigeria 'I'm Innocent of Impeachable Offenses!' - Governor Fubara

    In the midst of mounting political tensions, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has firmly declared that he has committed no offense justifying impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking before a gathering of his supporters at the Assembly Complex, the governor...
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