Gov Fubara Dismisses Impeachment Fears Amid Supreme Court Ruling
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns over possible impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers and ordered the federal government to withhold the state’s financial allocations until the governor presents the budget to them. The apex court also nullified the 2024 local government elections conducted under Fubara, shifting […]
FCT Residents sue Wike, Demand N500 Million damages
Vulnerable residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders, have filed a suit against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, demanding N500 million in damages for alleged fundamental rights violations. The suit, filed by lawyer Abba Hikima, claims the arbitrary arrest, detention, harassment, and extortion of these […]
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for FCT Staff
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage for all staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This development was confirmed in a statement signed by Anthony Odeh, Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, and […]
Appeals Court Forms Special Panel for Rivers State Political Disputes
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has created a special three-member panel to address escalating political disputes from Rivers State, starting on November 14. This comes amid intensified legal battles sparked by a feud between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The conflict has led to factional divisions and […]
Fubara Warns of Oil Threat as Political Crisis Escalates
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that oil production in the state could be jeopardized if violence persists. This follows the arson attack on four local government secretariats on Monday. The state government has also established a seven-member judicial commission to investigate the attack, which was carried out by […]
Tinubu offers Nigerians free train rides on Abuja Metro line
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerians and other commuters would enjoy free train rides on the Abuja Metro Line until the end of the year. Speaking yesterday during the flag off of re-launch of commercial operations on the Abuja Light Rail, the President highlighted the importance of transportation in providing, while referring to the […]
EX President Jonathan sues for peace in Rivers State Political Crisis
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is suing for peace and a truce in the Rivers State political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the flag-off of the Trans-Kalabari Road today, Jonathan described as worrisome, the incessant battles between Governors and their predecessors and the political tension in Rivers State. “Outgoing […]
Rivers State Neighbourhood watch drags Gov Wike, 2 others to court over alleged 2 years unpaid salaries
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has been dragged to the National Industrial court sitting in Port Harcourt to explain why has not paid the Rivers State Neighbourhood watch for over two years. Also dragged in the suit is the Rivers State Government, the State Attorney General and the Director of the Rivers State neighbourhood watch. Briefing journalists […]
