Organised Labour has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, warning that it may be forced to take decisive actions that could disrupt national economic activities if the proclamation is not reversed within a reasonable timeframe. The threat was made in a statement jointly signed by the Rivers State Chairperson…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, warning that the move could tarnish the country’s image. Speaking as the Chairman at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan expressed his disappointment over the removal of elected officials. “These actions by key…
The sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on the contractor handling the State Assembly Complex project to accelerate work and ensure it is completed as outlined in the contract. He made the request during a site inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of the Assembly Complex, located along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt…
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives concluded plenary without addressing the state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday due to the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich South-South state. Many had anticipated that the emergency declaration would be discussed during Wednesday’s session, but the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. The allegation was raised in a letter sent to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, signed by twenty-six members of the House. They accuse the governor of mismanaging public funds in a reckless and unconstitutional manner, obstructing the work…
