Rivers LG Crisis: Tinubu Would Rather deal with Fubara than Wike, Says Aisha Yesufu | METROWATCH
By Seyi Babalola Following the current political turmoil in Rivers State, a Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, claims that the state ...
By Seyi Babalola Following the current political turmoil in Rivers State, a Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, claims that the state ...
By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed all Heads of Local Government Administration, HLGAs, in the state's 23 local government areas to take over councils on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. According to the reports, this decision comes when the tenures of the 23 Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) expire on Monday, June 17, 2024. In a broadcast on Tuesday morning, Governor Fubara directed the HLGAs to "immediately take charge of the Councils with renewed vigor and readiness to serve, and await further directives as we navigate towards even greater accomplishments together." Governor Fubara praised the outgoing LGA Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors for their commitment to their respective communities. He congratulated them on the completion of their terms and wished them luck in their future pursuits. Fubara highlighted that the decision was in compliance with the law and the Federal Republic of Nigeria's constitution, ensuring that the administrative vacuum created by the retiring LGA Chairmen is quickly filled. Governor Fubara reminded the people of Rivers State of his dedication to their welfare, promising to continue protecting their interests while also delivering infrastructure development, competent healthcare delivery, great education, and comprehensive welfare services to all residents and workers. He expressed gratitude for the continued support of ...
By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday, referred to dads as "uplifting ladders" for their children's future. ...
By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has revoked the 10,000 positions in the State Civil Service granted by ...
By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara submitted a list of commissioner nominations to the House of Assembly. The ...
By Seyi Babalola TheRivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned heads of local government administration in the state against ...
By Seyi Babalola Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Wednesday said he was not weak, but calm because of the respect ...
By Seyi Babalola Former Rivers State governor and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has once again regretted ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed confidence on Sunday that his political camp would defeat any ...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has encouraged all disgruntled factions in the state to join hands with him and enable ...
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