Eko Hot Blog reports that some primary and secondary school teachers employed by the Rivers State Government have staged a peaceful protest at the Government House in Port Harcourt to express their dissatisfaction over exclusion from Governor Fubara’s N100,000 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants in the state. The protesting teachers pointed out that while other … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has defended the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu between him and his Godfather, Nyesom Wike over the political crisis in the state. Fubara, in a broadcast on Monday, said the resolution brokered by the President to resolve the crisis was not a death … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn his case against the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule at the State High Court sitting in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. This development comes days after Fubara met with President Bola Tinubu, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have withdrawn the impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers believed to be loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, withdrew the impeachment notice during their sitting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara has approved the sum of N100,000 as Christmas bonus for workers in Rivers State. Announcing the development in a statement seen by Naija News on Tuesday, the state commissioner for information and communication, Warisenibo Joe Johnson detailed that the sum was approved for immediate implementation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that there is no going back on the issue of the 25 Rivers State Assembly lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP in a statement released on Tuesday at the end of an emergency meeting of its National Working … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political Predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Government has advised political Godfathers to carry themselves with respect, dignity and grace. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, stated this over the weekend at a dinner Night organised … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Rivers State, Zacchaeus Adangor has tendered his resignation. Adangor in a letter addressed to the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said his resignation was “based purely on personal reasons”. The letter reads, “I hereby give Your Excellency Notice of my resignation as the Honourable … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana has stated that the 27 Rivers State Assembly members who had their seats vacated lacked proper legal counsel. It would be recalled that the five-man Assembly declared the seats of members who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the five-member faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie, on Wednesday, passed the 2024 budget proposal. The State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, had earlier presented the budget estimates to the assembly for approval. The State Executive Council, on Monday, approved the estimated budget of over N800 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt Hon. Barr. Edison Ehie was reconvened today as security operatives manned the legislative building. In their first sitting since the crisis that bedevilled the House, the lawmakers passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Governor of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday gave fresh updates on rift with his predecessor in office and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The two leaders met and exchanged pleasantries in Port Harcourt, the State capital at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of various ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta have paid a solidarity visit to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to convey the region’s appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for including him in his cabinet. The Niger Delta leaders also congratulated Wike on his appointment … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday met with his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This news medium learnt that the duo, who met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, were seen shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. Editors Pick Appeal Court … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State government has denied claims that the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara sacked some of his aides and all local government chairmen in the state over the recent political crisis in the oil-rich state. The government, in a statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Warisenibo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie has emerged as the new Speaker of the state Assembly. In his first official duty as speaker, Edison Ehie announces the suspension of the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Amadi and directed Governor Fubara to appoint … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers lawmakers have proceeded with the move to impeach the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara amid the raging crisis. The unfolding crisis in the state has potentially entered a new phase, with information indicating that 24 out of the 32 lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly signed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly has removed the majority leader, Hon. Edison Ehie, over his alleged complicity in the arson attack on the assembly on Sunday night. Ehie, a strong supporter of Governor Similanayi Fubara, was said to have frustrated the initial attempt to initiate impeachment proceedings against the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has described the removal of the majority leader of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Edison Ehie and four other lawmakers as null and void. The governor stated this in an interview with reporters on Monday morning during his visit to the Assembly Complex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an explosion rocked the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on Sunday night. The incident came amid alleged moves by some lawmakers to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. It was gathered that some suspected arsonists threw an explosive into the complex around 9:25pm, causing a fire in the building. Though the … Read more