Chukwudi Nelson

Wike’s allies suffer setback at appeal court over control of Rivers assembly

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Wike’s allies suffer setback at appeal court over control of Rivers assembly

The pro-Wike lawmakers’ attempt to regain control of the Rivers House of Assembly suffered a setback at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt on Friday. A three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Hamma Barka, rejected the lawmakers’ request to vacate a Rivers State High Court order empowering Governor Siminalayi Fubara-backed lawmakers to … Read more

Jonathan calls for ceasefire between Fubara, Wike

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Jonathan calls for ceasefire between Fubara, Wike

The former Nigeria President, Goodluck Jonathan, has called for a ceasefire in the political feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Messrs Fubara and Wike, who is the FCT minister, have been engaged in a protracted political battle since last October when some lawmakers in the state assembly backed by Mr Wike … Read more