Tag: Gov Siminalaye Fubara

Ekpeye Advocacy Group accuses Gov Fubara of fact distortion over SP Bako’s murder, decries rising insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ekpeye Advocacy Group in Ahoada, Rivers State, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deliberately distorting facts surrounding the gruesome murder of SP Bako Amgbashim and the involvement of prominent Ekpeye kings.   In a statement signed by Olimini Chinuzoke (Convener) and Nnamdi Ezebalike (Director of Publicity), the group criticized the Governor’s comments made during the commissioning of the remodeled Government Girls Secondary School in Ahoada on December 6, 2024.   The group described Fubara’s claims that the arrest and prosecution of Ekpeye monarchs, including Eze Ekpeye Logbo HRM Kelvin…

Lawyer gives details of High Court verdict barring CBN from allocating funds to Rivers Govt

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Counsel to the Rivers State authentic lawmakers, James Onoja, SAN has vividly explained the federal high court verdict that barred CBN from allocating funds to Rivers State government.   Onoja in a chat with journalists said’ “One must commend the court for the time and industry put in this judgment, in spite of all the sentiments, in spite of all the intimidations, in spite of all the volley of voices challenging whether the court should go ahead or not, the court delivered its judgment.   “This is a judgment that…

Rivers Judgement: Fubara Must Refund Illegally Spent Funds – says Coalition

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As reactions continue to trill the judgement of Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Rivers State fund; the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to refund all monies spent without appropriation to the state cofers. The Coalition, while expressing satisfaction over the ruling, said the people of Rivers have been vindicated, and the long awaited justice has been served to the Governor. Recall that, a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), from disbursing further monthly allocations…

Rivers Assembly Crisis: Stop castigating Judiciary and Wike – Rex Amerika warns Political Detractors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Port Harcourt based Political Activist, Rex Daniel Amerika,has warned political detractors to stop castigating the judiciary and FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike. Amerika gave this warning in a release he personally signed stating the deliberate attempt by the Rivers government to hoodwink the judiciary and damage the impeccable records of the FCT Minister. In his words”Maybe his men defected, yet the prerequisites of DEFECTION were not met?? Isn’t it obvious that the defection drama was only a smokescreen? A ploy to distract the power mongers and subject them to…

Shambolic Local Elections: Are Governors Setting ‘Standard’ for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Strategy? By Yushau A. Shuaib

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Its shocking and laughable that ruling parties, which barely secured victories in gubernatorial elections, are now winning local government council elections by landslides.   In some states, even parties that had never won elections are sweeping council seats, often at the behest of influential governors seeking to undermine their political rivals. For instance,Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State exemplifies how to win elections despite lacking support from traditional power brokers.   The abuse of local government councils by state governors in Nigeria is a pressing concern that threatens the very…

CRP warns group threatening to burn oil installations in Niger Delta, says governance is anchored on rule of law … insists any attempt to touch oil facility will lead to catastrophe … asks Gov Fubara to call his boys to order

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A group under the platform of Concerned Rivers People, CRP has cautioned a nascent group threatening to tamper with oil installations in the Niger Delta to desist from such actions as the consequence will be intolerable.   Recall a group had threatened to foment trouble via tampering with oil installations across the Niger Delta over unfounded allegations laced around procurement of court verdicts.   Responding to their unholy threat, CRP in a statement signed by its Director of Communications Mr Robinson Uke cautioned the group to desist from such an…

IN DEFENCE OF THE DEFENSELESS JUDGES WHO ARE DOING THEIR JOB ACCORDING TO THE DICTATES OF THEIR CONSCIENCE By Achi. William-Wobodo

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Being a judge, is a tough personal call to make. It is a highly demanding and ethical job to do, which makes a judge vulnerable and prone to bullying. A judge is trained to rise up in defence of the defenseless, yet he cannot defend himself. The rot in our society has made the job even more hazardous.   For every judgement that does not go in the way of public opinion and expectation, the judge is blamed and accused of corruption. This is unpatriotic. Judges are not employed to…

Rivers Assembly : Plot by Gov Fubara to unleash mayhem exposed

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Apparently sending the game is over, the camp of Governor Siminalayi Fubara after the series of losses recorded in the ongoing litigation are clear signs that the government is gradually coming to a decisive end.   Rivers Watch reliably gathered that the governor’s camp are preparing to stage multiple protests to cry wolf. They have been warned by their lawyers that they have bad cases at different levels of the court, and they cannot win the final battle.   Rivers Watch reports “We have it on good authority that the…

Gov Fubara approves N85,000 new minimum wage for Rivers Workers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the payment of N85,000.00 as the new minimum wage for civil servants in the employ of the Rivers State Government.   This is the agreement reached during a closed door meeting presided over by the Governor and attended by representatives of organised labour under the auspices of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in the State at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.   Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, who spoke on…

Tinubu condemns violence in Rivers State, orders police to provide security to LG Secretariats

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President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.   In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.   He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.   The President directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.  …