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Court of Appeal Panel Reserves Judgment in PDP, INEC Disputes Amid Rivers Crisis

November 15, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Special Court of Appeal Panel overseeing political disputes in Rivers State has reserved its judgment on two key appeals challenging rulings made by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal…

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Appeal Court Overturns Rivers 2024 Budget Passed by Edison-Ehie-Led Lawmakers, Affirms Amaewhule as Authenticate Speaker

October 10, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Appeal Court Voids Rivers 2024 Budget Passed by Edison-Ehie Group.   The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Federal High Court’s ruling, which annulled the N800 billion budget…

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Breaking: Fubara’s CTC Chairmen Emerge APP Chairmanship Candidates

September 26, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The latest political news in Nigeria now is that, several loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have emerged as candidates for chairmanship positions under the Action People’s Party (APP) for the…

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Patience Jonathan Intervenes in Rivers Crisis, Sends Message to Wike and Fubara

June 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

The wife of former Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, has intervened in the present political crisis in Rivers State.   In a video published by AIT and seen by our reporter…

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APC Tells Tinubu to Immediately Declare State of Emergency In Rivers Amid Rising Violence

June 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has appealed to President Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency to prevent further killings and unrest in the region. This…

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Two Security Personnel Killed in Rivers State Local Government Crisis

June 19, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

In a tragic development amidst the ongoing local government (LG) crisis in Rivers State, two security personnel have been killed. The deaths occurred in Omuma Local Government Area on Tuesday…

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Rivers Assembly Snubs Wike loyalists, invites new CTC chairmen for screening

June 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

Rivers State House of Assembly to Screen Caretaker Committee Nominees for 23 LGAs The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has issued invitations for the screening…

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One Dead, Several Others Injured in Port Harcourt as Police Shoot at Youths Protecting Secretariat (Video)

June 18, 2024 News Agency Of Nigeria

One Dead, Several Injured in Port Harcourt Local Government Secretariat Clash. One person has been reported dead and several others injured following a violent clash at the Port Harcourt Local…

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Gov Fubara cries out, There are deliberate plots to cripple my government

May 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Governor Fubara alleges, ‘There are deliberate plots to cripple my government. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised concerns over alleged fresh plans to undermine his administration. Fubara made these…

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Popular Channels TV Reporter Abducted by Unknown Gunmen

April 12, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Popular Channels TV Reporter Joshua Rogers Abducted by Unknown Gunmen in Port-Harcourt   In a distressing development, unknown gunmen have abducted Joshua Rogers, a well-known reporter for ChannelsTV based in…

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Rivers Crisis Takes New Dimension as Ajulo Drags Fubara, 27 Lawmakers to Court

January 17, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Legal Battle Unfolds as Ajulo Seeks to Halt Governor Fubara’s 2024 Budget Representation.   In a legal maneuver that adds a layer of complexity to the political landscape of Rivers…

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Court Issues New Order on INEC, Rivers Assembly Over 27 Pro-Wike Lawmakers’ Vacant Seats

December 28, 2023 Omajemite Don

Court Extends Order as INEC and Rivers Assembly Face Challenge Over Defected Lawmakers’ Seats.   In a legal battle with far-reaching political implications, a Federal High Court in Abuja has…

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Rivers Elders Drag Tinubu to Court for Threatening Gov Fubara to Sign Unconstitutional Agreement

December 22, 2023 Omajemite Don

Rivers Elders Take Legal Action Against Tinubu Over Alleged Unconstitutional Dealings.   Six prominent elders from Rivers State, including Senator Bennett Birabi and Senator Andrew Uchendu, have filed a lawsuit…

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Breaking: Rivers Lawmakers Loyal To Wike Withdraw Impeachment Against Fubara

December 20, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Assembly Rescinds Impeachment Against Governor Fubara in Historic Session In a groundbreaking session held in Port Harcourt, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly officially withdrew the…

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Court bars INEC from conducting election to replace 27 defected lawmakers

December 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

Federal High Court Halts INEC’s Move to Replace 27 Defected Lawmakers in Rivers State The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Independent National Electoral…

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Yoruba Youth Urges President Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers State Crisis

December 18, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

The Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has called upon President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political upheaval in Rivers State, urging him to address the crisis that has…

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Rivers Speaker Ehie Edison Notifies INEC of 25 Vacancies, Calls for Bye-Election

December 17, 2023 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Speaker Ehie Ogerenye Edison Notifies INEC of 25 Vacancies, Calls for Bye-Election In a significant development, Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison, the Speaker aligned with Governor Sim Fubara, has officially informed…

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Labour Party Withdraws Petition Against Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara

December 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Labour Party (LP) has decided to withdraw its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, bringing an unexpected twist to the political landscape in the state.…

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Breaking: Rep Member Accuses Wike of Using Cultists to Kill Police DPO, Loots $300M – New Details Emerge

December 16, 2023 Omajemite Don

Shocking revelations unfold as a Rep Member accuses Wike of orchestrating police officer's killing with cultists, embezzling $300M. Get the latest details now.

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Wike Quiet As Eight Commissioners Resign From Fubara’s Cabinet

December 15, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

Eight Commissioners Resign from Rivers State Cabinet Amid Silence from Former Governor Nyesom Wike The immediate-past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has maintained silence following the recent resignation of…

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