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Victory For Diri As Tribunal Stamps His Election As Bayelsa Governor

By Abiola Olawale The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Abuja, on Monday upheld the election process and results that led to the emergence of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. In a ruling delivered by a three-man panel led by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, the tribunal struck out the petition filed by the Bayelsa…

Cross River Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, Denounces Impeachment, Says He Is Still in Charge

By Ken Afor The Impeached Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem, has categorically stated that he remains the presiding officer of the legislative body. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday, May 22, by 17 members of the Assembly over allegations of misappropriation and embezzlement of public funds.…

First Anniversary: ‘There Will Be No Lavish Celebrations,’ Minister Reveals

By Abiola Olawale The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has revealed the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration would not be celebrated lavishly. The minister, who spoke at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday, May 22, in Abuja, said Tinubu had directed a low-key celebration. According to Idris, the move…

How Cross River Assembly Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, Was Impeached

By Abiola Olawale Lawmakers of the Cross River State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday, May 22, by 17 members of the Assembly over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika, representing Calabar South I Constituency…

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Swears In Eight Newly-Screened Commissioners

By Abiola Olawale Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in eight new Commissioners into his cabinet. The commissioners were screened and confirmed by the three-member State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, on Tuesday, May 21. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, which was held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government…

Fubara Defends Probe into Wike’s Administration, Cites Detailed Records

By Ken Afor Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has responded to critics who questioned his decision to probe the immediate past administration of Nyesom Wike. Fubara, who was a civil servant during Wike's tenure, stated that he has maintained comprehensive records of his actions and decisions during his tenure as a civil servant under the…

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Victory For Diri As Tribunal Stamps His Election As Bayelsa Governor

By Abiola Olawale The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Abuja, on Monday upheld the election process and results that led to the emergence of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. In a ruling delivered by a three-man panel led by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, the tribunal struck out the petition filed by the Bayelsa…

Cross River Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, Denounces Impeachment, Says He Is Still in Charge

By Ken Afor The Impeached Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem, has categorically stated that he remains the presiding officer of the legislative body. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday, May 22, by 17 members of the Assembly over allegations of misappropriation and embezzlement of public funds.…

First Anniversary: ‘There Will Be No Lavish Celebrations,’ Minister Reveals

By Abiola Olawale The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has revealed the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration would not be celebrated lavishly. The minister, who spoke at the Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday, May 22, in Abuja, said Tinubu had directed a low-key celebration. According to Idris, the move…

How Cross River Assembly Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, Was Impeached

By Abiola Olawale Lawmakers of the Cross River State House of Assembly have impeached the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday, May 22, by 17 members of the Assembly over allegations of misappropriation of funds. The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika, representing Calabar South I Constituency…

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Swears In Eight Newly-Screened Commissioners

By Abiola Olawale Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sworn in eight new Commissioners into his cabinet. The commissioners were screened and confirmed by the three-member State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, on Tuesday, May 21. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, which was held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government…

Fubara Defends Probe into Wike’s Administration, Cites Detailed Records

By Ken Afor Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has responded to critics who questioned his decision to probe the immediate past administration of Nyesom Wike. Fubara, who was a civil servant during Wike's tenure, stated that he has maintained comprehensive records of his actions and decisions during his tenure as a civil servant under the…

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