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‎…the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, were successfully cleared. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times|The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has released the list of cleared and disqualified aspirants ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections, further exposing the deepening political divide within the state. ‎ ‎According to the party, 33…

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. Justice Amadi on Thursday said his decision is based on existing court orders that expressly prohibit him from establishing such a panel. According to him, proceeding with the request would…

By Otunba Babatunde Olushola Senbanjo (BOS) What is happening in Rivers State today is a dangerous reminder of how far our democracy is being dragged backwards by desperation for power. The open attempt by APC governors and their allies to manipulate the political crisis in Rivers State is not only shameful, but it is also an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians. Let us be very clear: Governor…

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on any correspondence from the Rivers State House of Assembly relating to moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. In its ruling, the court restrained the Chief Judge from taking any steps that could advance the…

By Otunba Babatunde Olushola Senbanjo (BOS) The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State represents one of the most troubling power struggles in Nigeria’s contemporary democratic history. What should ordinarily be a peaceful transition from one administration to another has degenerated into a prolonged battle for control, loyalty, and supremacy between the sitting Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara,…

Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn from the ongoing impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, bringing the total number of lawmakers who have stepped back from the process to four out of the 26 initially involved. The latest lawmakers who backed out are Hon. Mrs Barile Nwakoh, the Deputy Minority Leader of the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is yet to receive any formal notice of impeachment from the State House of Assembly, three days after 27 lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The impeachment move was commenced last Thursday by the majority members of the Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom…