South-South

Fubara hails Wike on 56th birthday amid Rivers assembly crisis

Fubara, who is in the eye of the storm in the oil-rich South-South over a feud with his predecessor, described Wike as his “Oga”.

Bulldozers demolish Rivers assembly as Fubara presents 2024 budget at govt house

The demolition of the complex was carried out by the state government.

Defection: Conduct fresh election in 27 Rivers constituencies, PDP tells INEC

The PDP warned the lawmakers against presenting themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, cautioning that such actions could lead to charges of impersonation with serious legal consequences.

Rivers assembly lawmakers loyal to Wike dump PDP for APC

The lawmakers are loyal to Nyesom Wike, a former governor of the state who is at loggerheads with his successor, Governor Simi Fubara.

Rivers Crisis: Wike speaks on demanding N20bn monthly from Fubara

The dramatic events factionalised the lawmakers and Mr Ehie was elected Speaker by lawmakers loyal to the governor.

Bayelsa Guber: Appeal Court restores Timipre Sylva as APC candidate

Mr Sylva’s appeals were against the Oct. 9 judgement delivered by Justice Donatus Okorowo of a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, which disqualified him as a candidate in the Nov. 11 election.

Delta APC expels Deputy Senate President from party

Mr Omo-Agege was the governorship candidate of the party in the recently concluded statewide guber poll but lost to the Governor-Elect Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

APC suspends Onochie for anti-party activities

The suspension of the former presidential aide is contained in a letter dated March 20th and addressed to the state chairman of the APC.

Wike replies EFCC, says he won’t run away from being probed

Mr Wike stated this on Wednesday in response to last week's remarks of Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the anti-graft agency, who has vowed to effect arrest and probe of outgoing governors between May and June.
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