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
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state, says he has been delivering projects even when his political opponents thought they had weakened his administration. The governor, who did not mention who his political opponents are, stated this on Saturday during the commissioning of a 14.1 kilometre road project in Omuma LGA of the state. EKO HOT … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the judgement of the Court of Appeal setting aside orders restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State government are in line with the tenets of federalism outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Falana stated this on Channels … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State of disobeying court judgment. The minister said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests … 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 Similanayi Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to hold the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun responsible if there is a breakdown of law and order in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fubara had stormed the head office of the Rivers Independent National Electoral Commission, RISEC, in the early hours of Friday … Read more
Two Factions of Rivers Assembly Hold Parallel Sittings The two factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly today held parallel sittings. At its sitting, the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House loyal to the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara screened a new commissioner-nominee, Emmanuel Frank-Fubara. This followed an invitation for him to appear before it for screening and … Read more
Governor Similanayi Fubara reassures the public that he remains undeterred and committed to good governance despite the Appeal Court overturning the high court ruling that sacked 27 pro-Wike lawmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Similanayi Fubara, addressed the recent Appeal Court ruling that overturned the high court judgment which had sacked … Read more
Ekohotblog: Analysis: Interesting Things In Rivers Politics The crack in the relationship of a former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara has thrown up an interesting legal tussle in the politics of the state. The current scenario will address issues in the country’s democracy and create a beautiful political intrigues … Read more
PDP’s Fubara has been declared the winner of Rivers Gov’ship election. Fubara polled a total of 302,614 votes, which placed him in first position, while Pastor Tonye Cole of the APC came second with a total of 95,274 votes. Fubara won in all the 23 local government areas of the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more