Politics

Impeachment Against Rivers Governor Fubara Hits Snag as Two Lawmakers Withdraw Support

The impeachment attempt against Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, suffered a setback on Wednesday as two more members of the State House of Assembly withdrew their backing for the move. Barile Nwakoh, representing Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, called on their colleagues to halt

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Education Politics

FG Approves ₦140,000 Monthly Salary Top-Up for Professors, Readers — Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced the approval of a ₦140,000 monthly salary top-up for lecturers in the professorial cadre, following a landmark agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking on a current affairs programme, the minister said the allowance would apply to full professors and

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Politics

INC, IYC Eastern Zone Disown Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress

The chairmen of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in the Eastern Zone have insisted that the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress lacks the mandate to speak for or represent the interests of the Ijaw people. This position was made known during a joint briefing addressed by the Chairman of INC,

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Politics

Lawmaker Denies Concluding Plans for Buguma Fire Service Training Institute Project

The member representing Asari Toru Constituency I in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Tekenari Wellington, has faulted reports claiming that plans have been concluded to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Buguma Fire Service and Safety Training Institute. Wellington clarified that although he had earlier sought and obtained preliminary approval from the Buguma

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Politics

Group Accuses Rivers Lawmakers of Plot to Stall Development, Urges Withdrawal of Impeachment

A pressure group, the Rivers Grassroots Movement (RGM), has accused members of the Rivers State House of Assembly of allegedly collaborating with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to stall development in the state. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the National Leader of the group, Sobomabo Jackrich, described the ongoing impeachment proceedings

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Call for Peace Amid Fresh Impeachment Move Against Governor Fubara

Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called for calm and dialogue following the renewed impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The lawmakers are Sylvanus Nwankwo, representing Omuma Constituency and Minority Leader of the House, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema Constituency. Speaking at a joint press conference, Nwankwo

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Politics

2026 Budget Twist as MDAs Add N3.5tn in New Projects

Despite a directive by the Federal Government placing a freeze on the introduction of new capital projects, several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have reportedly inserted about N3.5 trillion worth of fresh projects into the proposed 2026 national budget. Findings show that the newly introduced projects cut across key sectors such as road construction and

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Politics

Rivers Assembly Denies Wike’s Influence in Fubara Impeachment Process

The Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed claims that the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara is being influenced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Speaking in an interview, the Assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, insisted that the lawmakers are acting strictly in line with constitutional provisions and not at

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Politics

Ijaw Groups Call for De-escalation of Political Tension Between Wike and Governor Fubara

Ijaw groups have called for the immediate de-escalation of political hostility by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, towards Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. At a joint briefing, the Eastern Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) expressed concern over what they described as the increasing

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Politics

APC Rejects Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara, Deputy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has rejected the impeachment proceedings initiated by the State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a statement, the party described the impeachment move as untenable, warning that it could further destabilize governance in the state. The APC’s spokesperson in Rivers State, Darlington

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