Rivers
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Metro News
CISLAC Raises Alarm Over Court Ruling Blocking Rivers State Allocations, Warns Of Democratic Risks
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has voiced serious concern over a recent Federal High Court judgment halting…
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Metro News
Governor Fubara Swears In Newly Elected Council Chairmen In Rivers State
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially sworn in the newly elected chairmen of the 23 local government areas in…
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The Parliament
Rivers State: Pro-Fubara, Wike Lawmakers Hold Parallel Sittings Today
The two factions of the Rivers State House of Assembly are holding parallel sessions as of press time. On Sunday…
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The Parliament
Rivers Lawmakers Renew Threat To impeach Governor Fubara
27 Rivers state assembly lawmakers have again renewed threats of impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Following a meeting held in Port…
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Litigation
Rivers Crisis: Fubara’s Loyalists To Remain In Prison For Trial
Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, refused bail to five loyalists of the governor of Rivers…
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Metro News
Rivers Assembly To Re-Screen Nine Commissioners Who Resigned From Fubara’s Cabinet
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule has invited for screening the nine commissioners who…
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Metro News
Rivers lawmakers That Defected Have Lost Their Seats – Lawyer
A foremost lawyer, Kalu Kalu said the 27 lawmakers from Rivers State who defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Metro News
Rivers Chief Judge Pardons 53 Inmates In Port Harcourt
The Chief Judge of Rivers state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, has granted pardon to 53 inmates standing trial for various…
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Litigation
Court Fines Police, Ex-HOSTCOM Chair ₦20m For Threatening Rivers Lawyer
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has slammed a ₦20m fine against the Nigerian Police and former…
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Nigerian Lawyers
FIDA Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases Of Child Defilement In Rivers
The International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Rivers branch has raised alarm over rising cases of defilement pf of pupils…
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Metro News
Panic As “Fetish” Substance Is Found In Court Premises In Rivers
Judiciary workers and litigants were on Tuesday thrown into panic after what appeared to be a fetish substance was found…
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Law Enforcement
Wike Clamps Down On Illegal Oil Refineries In Rivers Communitie
To match his words with action, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike yesterday, stormed the forests of Ogbodo community…
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Opinion
Attorney General of Rivers State v. FIRS & Anor: A Misguided Decision By Kola Oyekan
Although, the division of taxing powers in the 1999 Constitution does not reflect the principle of federalism. It is a…
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