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Rivers Women Fire Back at Wike Over First Lady Walkout

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In a bold reply to Minister Nyesom Wike, the Rivers Professional Women League defended their controversial walkout. They left an event featuring First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, sparking backlash and sharp comments from the FCT Minister. Wike called the action “disturbing and embarrassing” in a public statement on May 2. However, the women rejected his claims, insisting their actions were both organic and misunderstood. According to them, they were informed that the First Lady would be represented by Fatima Abass. They said they only discovered later that another person—Mrs. Theresa Ibas—was…

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Pro-Wike Sacked Lawmakers Loses Again as Appeal Court PH Refuses to Vacate the Order Baring them from Parading as Lawmakers

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Sacked Pro-Wike Rivers State assembly Lawmakers have faced another setback as appeal court has rejected their request to stay execution of the order barring them from parading as Lawmakers after their sack. The Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt at a virtual hearing today via Zoom gave its Ruling on two Motions filed by Martins Amaewhule and the other defected lawmakers challenging the order of injunction granted by the Rivers State High Court restraining them from acting as lawmakers. The Court in Ruling on the first Motion, granted the Appellants’ prayers for…

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Rivers State Governor Affirms Decision-Making for Peace Amid Political Crisis

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In a resolute address during the inaugural state banquet on January 1, Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, asserted that his administration’s decisions in the ongoing political turmoil were not driven by fear but by a commitment to fostering peace within the state. The governor’s position was conveyed through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Boniface Onyedi. Governor Fubara, extending New Year wishes for a prosperous 2024, urged the residents of Rivers State to embrace the ongoing peace initiatives facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Emphasizing…

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Fresh Revelation: Allegations of Intimidation in Aso Rock Villa Peace Meeting

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New details have surfaced regarding the peace meeting held at Aso Rock Villa, brokered by President Bola Tinubu between Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The disclosure comes from Chief David Briggs, a former Commissioner for Water Resources in Rivers State, who was present at the meeting. According Vanguard Newspapers Briggs alleges that President Tinubu intimidated Governor Fubara into signing the peace agreement with Wike, claiming that the governor signed the resolution under duress. According to Briggs, there were indirect threats issued by President Tinubu…

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Rivers State Commences Demolition of Assembly Complex; Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Convene

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The political turmoil in Rivers State escalated on Wednesday as approximately 10 bulldozers entered the premises of the state House of Assembly, initiating the demolition of the complex. Simultaneously, the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, led a session with other lawmakers aligned with the governor just before the commencement of the demolition. During the session, Ehie asserted that the complex required repairs due to the explosion that occurred on October 30, 2023. He assured that the governor would provide an alternative venue for legislative activities in the interim. The demolition operation…

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RIVERS: NDC Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to INEC for Bye-Elections in Response to Defection of 27 Lawmakers

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a 14-day ultimatum to conduct bye-elections for the 27 vacant constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. This development follows the mass defection of 27 lawmakers from the People’s Democracy Party to the All Progressives Congress. Addressing the press on Tuesday, Daniel Okwa, the group’s convener, expressed concern about the potential threats to democracy arising from recent events in Rivers State. Okwa cited the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, stating that the 27 lawmakers…

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Mass Defection in Rivers State House of Assembly as 27 Lawmakers Join APC

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In a dramatic turn of events, 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, originally elected under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This announcement was made during Monday’s plenary session at the Rivers Assembly Complex, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaehwule. Sources indicate that the lawmakers are aligned with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The faction, led by Speaker Amaehwule, accused the state government, particularly Governor Fubara, of allegedly withholding funds designated…

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Appeal Court Upholds Siminalayi Fubara’s Victory as Rivers State Governor, Rejects Tonye-Cole’s Petition

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The Appeal Court in Lagos State has confirmed Siminalayi Fubara as the duly elected governor of Rivers State, dismissing the petition filed by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. The petition was against Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). During the court session on Tuesday, the APC candidate sought an order from the court instructing INEC to declare him the winner of the March governorship election in Rivers. However, the court rejected Cole’s request…

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President Tinubu Mediates to Restore Peace Amidst Rivers Crisis

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President Bola Tinubu has stepped in to address the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. This intervention occurred during a closed session of the Nigeria Police Council meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohamed, briefed the press alongside other governors, expressing the expectation that President Tinubu’s intervention would help restore peace to Rivers State. The PDP governors present at the meeting commended the President for his statesmanlike leadership and broad qualities. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves…

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