Understanding The Law On State Lawmaker Party Defection -Abraham Ebini, Esq.
My attention has been drawn to a misleading video purported to be created and sponsored by a group called “Joint Action for Democracy.” The video misquoted the Supreme Court case of Dapianlong and 5 others v. Dariye and 1 other, 2007, presided over by Justice Onnoghen, JSC. Furthermore, the video indicated that the Constitution provided…
Opposition Coalition Warns APC, Pro-Wike Plot To Seize LGA Funds And Plunge Rivers Into Chaos Via Federal Court
OPPOSITION COALITION RAISES ALARM OVER FRESH MOVE BY APC, PRO WIKE GROUP TO USE FEDERAL HIGH COURT TO THROW RIVERS INTO ANARCHY BY SEIZING LGA ALLOCATION …RIVERS LGA ALLOCATION IS STATUTORY CONSTITUTIONAL SOVEREIGN FUND OF AN ARM OF GOVT THAT CAN’T BE HIJACKED BY FHC ABUJA/PRO WIKE GROUP TO STARVE INNOCENT WORKERS/CITIZENS TO DEATH ESPECIALLY…
Farmers Advised To Grow More Food To Curb Hunger
Rivers State Commissioner for Agriculture, Engr Victor Kii has reiterated the need for farmers to grow more food to avoid food shortage in the future. The Commissioner said this at the just concluded meeting of Commissioners of Agriculture in the six BRACED States held in Port Harcourt. He stressed that efforts should be made to…
Atiku Fires Back At Wike: I Will Not Sink To Your Level’ Amid Political Tensions
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has responded to remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who claimed that Nigerians have rejected Atiku, urging him to step away from politics. In his response, Atiku stated he would not engage in “gutter politics” by exchanging…
RIWAMA Arrest Environmental Offenders In Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has arrested and arraigned 18 individuals for offenses related to improper waste disposal and violations of the state’s environmental laws. The offenders were apprehended by RIWAMA’s enforcement team across various locations, engaging in activities detrimental to the environment and undermining efforts to promote cleanliness in the metropolis. In…
Rivers State Govt Vows To Enforce Compliance With Building Plan
The Rivers State Government has vowed to enforce strict compliance with approved building plans by property owners and developers in the State to guarantee safety and adherence to regulatory standards. The new Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Rt. Hon. Evans Bipi in his inaugural meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Directors and Staff of…
Rivers State Launches Judicial Commission Of Enquiry Into October 7th 2024 Arson, Killings, And Destruction
The government has inaugurated a Judicial Commission of Enquiry to investigate the violent incidents that took place on or about Monday, October 7, 2024, at several Local Government Council Headquarters. This commission is tasked with uncovering the causes and impact of the arson, killings, and widespread destruction of property during the attacks. Terms of Reference…
Rivers State Government Urges Youths To Join Military
The Rivers State Government has counselled youths in the State to join the Nigerian Military. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo gave the counsel today whilst assuring the Nigerian Army of Rivers State Government’s commitment to the continuous sensitization of all military and para-military recruitment exercises. While receiving Brig. Gen. W. L…
President Tinubu Condemns Rivers Violence, Orders Police To Secure Local Government Offices
President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To Local Government Offices 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…
Police Orders Unsealing Of Rivers LGA Secretariats, Withdrawal Of Deployed Personnel With Immediate Effect
In view of the recent political developments in Rivers State, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Mustapha hereby convey the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the state….
