By Abiola Olawale It appears the coast has now been cleared for the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule to resume full duties as lawmakers. This is as the Supreme Court, in its ruling on Monday dismissed the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State,…
By Kolawole Ojebisi Bauchi State Government has described as "ludicrous" the clam that it budgeted the sum of N400m to purchase six computers for use in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in the 2025 fiscal year. The government added that the claim is not just an "absurd" fabrication but also…
Upholds Asue Ighodalo’s Candidacy By Ken Afor The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, seeking to void the February 22 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The New Diplomat reports that Dr Asue Ighodalo, a former…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…