Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to him that nobody can sack them from their positions. Wike, however, appealed to all his supporters to continue to embrace peace, boasting that he remains in charge of … 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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn his case against the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule at the State High Court sitting in Isiokpo in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the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 the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that there is no amount that is too much to pay for peace. He added that he would continue to pay the price for peace to reign in Rivers State. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday at the 3rd Convocation and 6th … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Coordinator of South-South Leadership Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has revealed that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara contemplated resigning before the political turmoil in the state intensified. Sara-Igbe noted that it was the persuasion of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders that convinced Fubara to stay on. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Port-Harcourt has declared Rt. Hon. Ehie Edison as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Edison is backed by the state Governor, Sim Fubara. The court also issued a restraining order preventing Hon. Martins Amaewhule, who is allegedly backed by Nyesom Wike, … 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 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 the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) are currently in a meeting with members of the Ondo State House of Assembly. The state party chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, and the nine other members of Aminu Bello Masari’s … Read more