The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, overturned a Federal High Court decision that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly statutory allocations to Rivers State. The appellate court, in a split decision of two-to-one, ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit that led to … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the commencement of the ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite challenges posed by what he called “enemies of the state” attempting to deprive his administration of necessary funds. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government House in Port … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has attributed recent political challenges in the state to divine intervention, stating that the turbulence is part of God’s plan to secure political freedom and drive economic progress for the region. Fubara shared these thoughts during a thanksgiving service in celebration of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for its civil servants. This announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a private meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his complaints after he rejected an initial offer to manage the party’s machinery. The PDP stated it had made several attempts to support the governor, but he failed to unite his fellow governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court, which annulled the ₦800 billion budget passed by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Edison Ehie. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, ruling that it lacked merit. In its decision, … Read more
The Court of Appeal on Thursday in Abuja upheld Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, solidifying his faction’s authority. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-member panel of Justices dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who had challenged Amaewhule’s leadership. The ruling reaffirmed an earlier Federal … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has warned that if the issue of oil theft and political unrest continues in the state unchecked, it could severely impact Nigeria’s economy. Fubara called for collective action to increase oil production, noting that revenue from oil was already insufficient to meet the country’s needs. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for setting ablaze three local government secretariats in the state on Monday. Fubara vowed that the incident, unlike previous cases, will not be ignored, as his administration will collaborate with security agencies to identify the perpetrators and hold them accountable. … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in the newly elected Chairpersons of the 23 local government councils in the state. The inauguration was observed by Senator Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M … Read more
The Rivers Political Elders and Leaders Forum has called on residents of the state to exercise their civil rights without fears during the October 5 (today)’s local government council election in the state. A former Governor of the state, Celestine Omehia, made the call when the group visited Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt on … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has described the ‘outburst’ of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as shocking and unwarranted. Fubara had accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the entire Nigeria Police Force of serving the interest of an Abuja-based politician to scuttle the local government … Read more
A group of angry protesters gathered at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Friday, insisting that the scheduled local government elections must proceed. Despite the heavy rain, the determined crowd set up canopies and blocked part of the road, chanting and drumming to the rhythm of “Election must hold.” EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has directed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court ruling that halts the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. This follows an incident early Friday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara led a delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt to prevent an … Read more
Security operatives in Rivers State thwarted an attempt by armed men disguised as police officers to storm the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in the early hours of Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister Loses Life Match Words … Read more
Protests erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions mounted ahead of the Local Government elections set for October 5, 2024. The protesters, arriving in large numbers, prompted security personnel to step in, managing both the crowd and the resulting traffic congestion, according to Channels Television. … Read more
Darlington Orji, a newly sworn-in caretaker chairman in Rivers State, claimed security agents denied him access to the Ikwerre LGA headquarters on orders from the Inspector General of Police. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatDarlington Orji, one of the 23 newly sworn-in caretaker local government chairmen in Rivers State, claimed on Wednesday that security agents denied him … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo has sent out invites to screen the Caretaker Committee, CTC, Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today. Eko Hot Blog reports that this development follows the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed heads of local government administration (HLGAs) to take charge of Rivers State’s 23 council areas following the end of the elected officials’ tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, directed heads of local government administrations (HLGAs) to assume control of the state’s 23 … Read more