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Nigeria Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fubara's Chief of Staff and Five Others Over House of Assembly Chaos
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State, along with five other individuals. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte application brought by the Inspector General of Police... -
Nigeria Port Harcourt Men, Alleged Fubara Loyalists, Face Terrorism Charges, Remanded in Kuje Prison, Bail Hearing in February
Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the five Port Harcourt-based men, Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Goodluck Kpasa, Osiga Donald, and Ochueja Thankgod, arraigned by the Federal Government on terrorism charges, be remanded at Kuje... -
Nigeria Fubara Loyalists Hit with Federal Terrorism Charges in Rivers State House of Assembly Crisis
The federal government has brought forth terrorism charges against five individuals, believed to be loyalists of Siminalaye Fubara, for their alleged involvement in the invasion, vandalism, and arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly last year. The charges come amidst political upheaval that... -
Nigeria Video of Local Government Chairman Boldly Labeling Rivers State Governor 'Foolish' Sparks Heated Controversy
Video Surfaces of Rivers State Local Government Chairman Labeling Governor Fubara 'Foolish.' The viral footage captures the chairman addressing a political gathering, bluntly referring to the state governor as a 'foolish governor.' The video has sparked reactions among Nigerians, circulating... -
Nigeria Supreme Court Reserves Verdict in Tonye Cole's Appeal Against Governor Fubara's Election Win
The Supreme Court has decided to reserve judgment on the appeal filed by Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 18 March, 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The... -
Nigeria Wike Apologizes for Blocking Obuah's 2023 Governorship Bid in Rivers State
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologized to the former state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Obuah. The apology was tendered during Obuah's New Year’s Thanksgiving event at his country home in... -
Nigeria Wike Declares Amid Political Crisis with Governor Fubara: 'God's Got My Back, Can't Be Brought Down
Amidst the brewing political storm with Minister Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike remains resolute, asserting that divine providence shields him from any attempts to bring him down. During a visit to loyalist Felix Obuah, Wike confidently addressed his detractors, emphasizing that... -
Nigeria Fubara Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Ongoing Feud with Wike
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sparked intrigue as he engages in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Arriving on Thursday evening, Governor Fubara's interactions with Tinubu have intensified since his ongoing feud with predecessor... -
Nigeria Political Rift Widens as Chidi Amadi, Key Wike Ally, Resigns as Chief of Staff in Rivers State
Chidi Amadi, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, has submitted his resignation, amplifying the already tense political atmosphere in the region. The confirmation of Amadi's resignation came from the state's Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph... -
Nigeria Political Shake-up in Rivers State as Factional Speaker Edision Ehie Abruptly Resigns
Hon. Edision Ehie, the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has submitted his resignation, leaving the political landscape of the state in disarray. Ehie, formerly the majority leader of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, faced suspension following a failed impeachment... -
Nigeria Governor Fubara Pledges Implementation of Presidential Peace Pact
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declared his unwavering commitment to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. In a Christmas Broadcast, Governor Fubara assured the public that the agreement would be executed... -
Nigeria Wike Denies Inviting Tinubu Amidst Political Crisis in Rivers State
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), clarified that he did not extend an invitation to President Bola Tinubu to mediate in the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony, Wike expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his intervention... -
Nigeria Primate Ayodele's 2024 Prophecies Predict Political Dramas, Economic Twists, and Spiritual Showdowns in Nigeria
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the revered leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has unveiled a detailed 91-page set of prophecies for the year 2024. His predictions span a wide range of subjects, from Nigeria's economy to the intricacies of political dynamics within key parties and influential... -
Nigeria Labor Unions March in Support of Governor Fubara in Rivers State
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) rallied in support of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the political turmoil in the state. The solidarity march, held in Port Harcourt, also included students, youths, civil society organizations... -
Nigeria Rivers Legislators Defend APC Move, Reject Return to PDP
In a recent appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Enemi George, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, reiterated the commitment of the 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). George emphasized that... -
Nigeria Rivers Crisis: Fubara Vows to Pay Any Price for Peace
In a resolute address during the 3rd Convocation and 6th Founders Day ceremonies at the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State declared that no price is too great to secure peace in the state. The statement comes amid ongoing political tensions, marked... -
Nigeria Musa Saidu: Fubara's Villa Agreement Under Duress, Claims Humiliation Tactics
In a recent interview with ARISE NEWS, Musa Saidu, the district head of the northern traditional council in Rivers State, expressed skepticism regarding the agreements signed by Governor Sim Fubara in the villa, asserting that they were made under duress and aimed at humiliating him. Saidu... -
Nigeria Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Governor Fubara After APC Defection
In a dramatic twist, the 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have made a U-turn, withdrawing the impeachment notice they had earlier issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Led by factional Speaker Martin... -
Nigeria Tinubu Criticizes Fubara in Peace Meeting Over Rivers Assembly Demolition
President Bola Tinubu reportedly criticized Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a peace meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, sources revealed. The meeting, chaired by Tinubu and attended by VP Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and others, focused on the... -
Nigeria Clark Slams Unconstitutional Resolutions in Rivers, Claims Ambush on Fubara
Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticizes the recent resolutions stemming from the meeting between President Bola Tinubu, Governor Nyesom Wike, and Minister Siminalayi Fubara. The feuding political figures in Rivers State agreed to drop impeachment proceedings...
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