Dares Wike amid fight Anchors his intending victory on the support of Rivers people Says I get stronger in this course every day Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he would emerge victorious in the crisis with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Court of Appeal Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission for the conduct of the state local government polls which has now been conducted. Delivering judgement, the special panel … Read more
Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to boldly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju stated that there is nothing Fubara can do to make Wike back down, describing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister as a totalitarian figure who does not believe in compromise. He made these remarks during a … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned judges involved in conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. A panel of the national judicial council will probe the judges, just as the CJN has ordered that the report be submitted this week. The panel will be headed by a former court of … 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
The Rivers State Government has established a judiciary of inquiry into the arson, killings, and other forms of violence that occurred in the state on Monday. This is coming after Ikwerre, Eleme, and Emohua Local Government Council secretariats were burned down amid the withdrawal of the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats by the … 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
The Rivers State House of Assembly has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to as a matter of urgency go after suspected political thugs, allegedly behind the burning of some Local Government Secretariats in the state. The Speaker of the House, Mr Victor Oko-Jumbo made the call on Monday during the plenary session … Read more
At least five people were feared dead yesterday following violent attacks by armed thugs at various local government council secretariats in Rivers State. The newly sworn-in chairmen of some local governments were also forced out of their offices by the assailants. President Bola Tinubu responded by directing the police to ensure the security of the … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has visited the Secretariat of the Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state to examine the extent of damage which was attacked by arsonists on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that arsonists attacked the Secretariat, setting it ablaze on Monday. The fire was said to have burnt office equipment, shattered … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to let go of any grip he desires to have over Rivers State and allow peace to reign in the state. Fubara made the call on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. He said he does not regret conducting local government election … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged the newly elected LGA chairpersons in the state to emulate his approach to governance. Recall that Fubara swore in the chairpersons on Sunday at the government house in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital. The Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 LGAs in Saturday’s election while the Action … Read more
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has warned against the derailment of the country’s democracy following the crisis over the local government election in Rivers State. Rivers has been in the news for some months now amid the council polls. A court verdict had barred the police from providing security for the election while also ordering the … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed that he rushed to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on Friday to prevent the Rivers State Police Command from taking over the premises. A video showed the governor and his team entering the RSIEC premises, where men were seen accusing police officers of attempting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he only acted based on approvals during his time as the accountant-general in the last administration. Fubara spoke on Tuesday while inaugurating Egbeda internal roads in the state. Early this month, Fubara said a judicial panel of inquiry will be set up to … Read more
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 Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks ‘Fake News’ … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted an order of interim injunction restraining the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, from arresting the state Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Chijioke Ihunwo, and two others. Also restrained by the order … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor Siminilayi Fubara has affirmed that no level of political turmoil would disrupt the tenure of his administration. Governor Fubara expressed his unwavering commitment to providing quality leadership, despite the efforts of those opposing his administration to dampen the spirit of the people of Rivers and disrupt the pace … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Reuben Olorunfunmi, has spoken on the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers political crisis. Olorunfunmi in his reaction condemned those criticising Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers state’s political crisis. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To Cabal, NLC Warns FG France … Read more