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March 14, 2025

Rivers assembly passes three bills, adjourns plenary indefinitely

The governor had earlier written to the House on Thursday, requesting to present the state budget on March 19.

Rivers House of Assembly
March 14, 2025

INEC releases voter register for Rivers LG election

Mr Tobins noted that the documents were transmitted to RSIEC in a letter marked INEC/RV/SVR/498/155.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
March 14, 2025

Gov. Fubara’s budget presentation uncertain as Rivers assembly adjourns indefinitely

With the indefinite adjournment of plenary, Mr Fubara’s second proposed attempt to present the budget to them is now uncertain.

Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Photo: RSG]
March 14, 2025

Tinubu must sack Wike if he wants to win in 2027: Ijaws

He claimed that Mr Wike’s comments if left unchecked, could harm President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027.

Bola Tinubu and Wike
March 14, 2025

Fubara’s fresh budget presentation to Rivers parliament rescheduled for March 19

“No matter the depth of our differences, we believe the interests of the state and our people should take priority over political conflicts,” Mr Fubara stated.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Facebook/ Chi Geru]
March 14, 2025

Rivers Impasse: Ijaws ask Tinubu to rein in Wike

“Given his eight-year tenure as governor of Rivers, we expected a more informed understanding of the state’s history,” the INC said.

Wike with Tinubu
March 13, 2025

Rivers assembly directs SSS to investigate state’s chief judge over age falsification as impeachment against Fubara thickens

To ensure the successful impeachment of Mr Fubara, the lawmakers loyal to Mr Wike are seeking to discredit Mr Amadi, directing the SSS to investigate his age.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara [Facebook/ Chi Geru]
March 13, 2025

Fubara brutalised assembly workers, peddled falsehood about being locked out: Rivers Assembly

“The governor and his team simply and deliberately acted Wednesday’s drama with a singular motive to tarnish the image of the assembly,” said Mr George.

Fubara laughing
March 13, 2025

Lawmakers petition EFCC, ICPC to probe RSIEC boss over financial misappropriation

The Rivers House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate

Fubara, Martin Amaewhule
March 11, 2025

Rivers Crisis: My administration will obey Supreme Court’s judgment, says Fubara

Mr Fubara said Rivers lost huge resources during the pendency of the matter in court, saying,” This waste of resources is regrettable”.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara