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 as the political tension in Rivers State intensifies, the Minister of FCT and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that his readiness and that of his team to follow the way of peace but will not allow themselves to be dragged down. Wike made this known in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a close aide to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that the list of commissioners, special advisers and other key aides, as well as their portfolios, was handed over to his principal, by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The aide in an interview with Punch, said Fubara had no input … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appealed to the National Assembly to approve the N17bn appropriated for the FCT Administration in the 2024 national budget. Wike made the appeal on Friday when he appeared before the lawmakers to defend the FCT budget. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Commissioner for Housing. Dr. Gift Worlu has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Worlu’s resignation brings the total number of commissioners who have resigned from Fubara’s cabinet to seven as six other commissioners had previously tendered their resignations. The Commissioner stated that he is resigning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that not less than Six Commissioners have so far resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the political crisis rocking Rivers State. The rift between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike who is now the serving Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has resulted in political tension … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, George stressed the critical need for a peaceful resolution, warning of potential ramifications if the conflict is not promptly resolved. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, on Thursday, gave an update on the political crisis between the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Okocha noted that the move by President Bola Tinubu to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday, resumed sitting despite a contrary court order as the political drama in the state continues. The lawmakers resumed legislative activities in the auditorium of the House of Assembly Quarters located on Aba Road. The … 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 Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a prominent figure in the Kalabari Kingdom, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise caution over the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. Dokubo suggests that Tinubu needs to be mindful of the situation in Rivers State, warning that it could become a significant burden for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Linda Somari Stewart, the lawmaker representing Okrika in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has reportedly made a U-turn on her earlier defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports from the south-south state, Stewart has officially returned to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Her return to … 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 twenty-seven lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, alleged loyalists of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have officially switched their allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmakers who instigated the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have cited … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, explained his decision to engage Senior Advocates of Nigeria to handle 800 litigation involving the administration, lamenting that lack of diligent prosecution of cases in the past by FCT officials led to the loss of numerous cases. Wike alleged that there … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has been charged to make peace with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara. The Ijaw National Congress Worldwide (INC) made the plea in a statement released through its President, Benjamin Okaba, in Akure, Ondo State, on Sunday. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has opened up on the political crisis in Rivers State. While speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike said the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was trying to create a political crisis for himself. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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 Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, met in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The trio during the opening of Hypercity 3, a chain store in Nigeria, called on foreign investors to … Read more