Rivers Assembly
Rivers Assembly issues gross misconduct notice against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu. According to the notice obtained by Channels Television, the lawmakers claimed the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of […]
5 Arraigned Over Fire Incident At Rivers Assembly
Five individuals suspected of burning the Rivers House of Assembly on Oct. 29, 2023, were arraigned on Thursday at a Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They face a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism. The arraignment, presided over by Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, was conducted by the police under the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/25/2024. […]
Rivers assembly to reconfirm commissioners who resigned from Fubara’s cabinet
The Rivers House of Assembly, on Wednesday, will re-screen and re-confirm nine former commissioners who resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet. This is contained in a statement signed by the Clerk of the House, Emeka Amadi, on Monday in Port Harcourt. The clerk said the commissioners are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus […]
Rivers Assembly passes resolution asking Governor Fubara to re-present 2024 budget
The Rivers House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Governor Siminialaye Fubara to re-present the state 2024 budget and the medium-term expenditure framework for consideration. This followed the adoption of a motion by the speaker, Martin Amaewhu, during the 90th plenary of the House at the legislators’ quarters, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. Presenting the […]
Despite ‘sack’, pro-Wike Rivers lawmakers hold plenary, pass bills, slam Fubara
A faction of Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule met at the auditorium at the auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters at Port Harcourt-Aba Road, Port Harcourt on Thursday morning. The seats of members of the faction loyal to former Rivers governor and the incumbent FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike were declared […]
Rivers Crisis: I Declare the Seats of 25 Defectors Vacant – Edison Ehie
The Speaker of the factional Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Edison Ehie has declared vacant the seat of 25 members of the Rivers House of Assembly that defected from APC to PDP. Ehie noted that the 1999 constitution has stated clearly the fate of individual who defected froma party to another. Fubara said […]
Fubara presents N800bn 2024 budget to Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented the N800bn 2024 budget to 4 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The presentation was done while the House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt was being demolished. The political crisis rocking the state took a different turn when 27 lawmakers defected from the Peoples Democratic […]
(Just In) Rivers Crisis: Court Orders Fubara’s Loyalist, Ehie, To Preside Over Assembly Proceedings
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubari, to preside over the activities of the legislative arm of the state pending the determination of a motion before it. Justice M.W Danagogo gave the order on […]
Rivers approves N800billion 2024 budget estimate
The Rivers State Executive Council has approved an estimated N800bn budget christened Renewed Hope, Consolidation, and Continuity for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday was held at the Executive Chamber of Government House in Port Harcourt. The state commissioner for information and communications, Warisenibo Joseph Johnson, said […]
27 Rivers Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP
27 Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection is coming a few weeks after the Political upheaval in the State pitching the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara against his predecessor and Political Godfather, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the minister of […]