Tag: RIVERS STATE
PDP senators stage walkout as Senate confirms Amaechi minister
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, as minister, despite protest by senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Supreme Court dismisses Wike’s suit against election tribunal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a suit filed by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, challenging the authority of the state governorship election...
Tribunal sacks Wike as Rivers governor
The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal has sacked Nyesom Wike as governor of the state.
Delivering its judgment on Saturday, the tribunal said the All...
Former Bayelsa governor, Alamieyeseigha, dies at 62
First civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, died on Saturday at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State.
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Abducted Vanguard columnist, Donu Kogbara, regains freedom
The police in Rivers State on Saturday confirmed the release of Vanguard Newspaper columnist, Donu Kogbara, abducted from her residence on August 30.
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