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The Rivers State Elders Council has called on Governor SiminalayiFubara and the Speaker of the state Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, to put aside their differences and work together in the state's best interest.
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The political godfather of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the weekend, cautioned his estranged son, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on why the latter shouldn’t act as though he were God.
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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that although his administration disagrees with the Supreme Court judgments that put to rest the lingering political disputes in the state, he is bound to obey the orders made therein by the court as a law-abiding government. The governor said that although humans are not above mistakes,…
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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has strongly condemned the Supreme Court ruling ordering the suspension of monthly allocations to local governments in Rivers State. Frank, in a statement made available to The Guardian on Sunday, described the judgment as a "criminal usurpation" of resources meant for the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgement nullifying the local government council elections
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The Supreme Court on Friday declared as invalid, illegal, null and void, the local government election conducted in Rivers State on October 5, last year, which was won by the All People's Party (APP).
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has praised the judiciary for its boldness in standing firm against what he described as “impunity” in Rivers. Wike made the commendation in Abuja on Friday while reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgment on the constitution of the Rivers State House of Assembly and…
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The Rivers State Government (RSG), has urged its citizens to remain calm and law-abiding as it seeks clarity from the legal team on the supreme court judgement. The Rivers Commissioner for Informations and Communications, Mr Joe Johnson, made the remark in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. He said that the state government…
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The Rivers State Government said it will decide next step when it gets details of the Supreme Court judgment that ruled on the lingering political crisis in the State on Friday. The State Commissioner for Information, Joseph Johnson, in a statement said, the state government has taken note of reports in the media regarding the…
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The Supreme Court on Friday, affirmed the Rivers House of Assembly led by Mr Martin Amaewhule as the authentic and legally constituted lawmaking body in the state. A five-member panel of justices led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, gave the order in a lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim. The apex court also restrained the…
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgments of the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, both in Abuja, which had earlier declare
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The Supreme Court on Friday declared the River State's local government election conducted on the 5th of October 2024 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for gross violation of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgement, Justice Tukur said the…
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Babagana Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, has approved a two-year tax waiver for traders in the state who were affected by the September 10, 2024, flooding and the fire disaster that struck the Maiduguri Monday Market. Zulum’s initiative aims to alleviate their hardships and ensure that affected traders recover and rebuild their businesses. Professor…
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Prominent human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for his adherence to the rule of law following the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government administration in the state. In a statement made available to The Guardian, Adeyanju praised the governor’s decisive actions, including directing the Rivers State Independent Electoral…
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Former All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Charles Udeogaranya, has said that former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida's recent clarification regarding the January 1966 coup d'état will pave the way for a Southeast president in the 2027 general elections. Udeogaranya, said this in a statement he released at the weekend, amidst growing calls…
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The Kano State government, at the weekend, commenced the annual Ramadan free feeding program meant to provide relief to the less privileged in society. The initiative is designed to provide meals to over 8,000 residents daily during the breaking of fast across 91 designated feeding centers in the metropolis. The Kano State government has set…
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The European Union (EU), through its Study in Europe Fair, has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair, which is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with…