The Rivers House of Assembly on Monday endorsed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for establishing State Police Services. All 25 members of the Assembly voted in favour of the bill during plenary, following consultations with their constituents. The Speaker, Mr Martins Amaewhule, commended …
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Rivers House of Assembly Commends Tinubu on Emergency Rule, urges for Calm
Mr Martins Amaewhule, Speaker of the suspended Rivers House of Assembly has commended President Bola Tinubu on his decision to activate a state of emergency in Rivers. The Speaker also said that the move was in the best interest of the state and urged residents to cooperate with the newly …
Read More »Rivers Assembly Gets New Majority Leader, Chief Whip
MAJOR Jack (PDP, Akuku Toru 1) and Frankline Nwabochi (PDP, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni 1) have emerged, respectively, as the Majority Leader and Chief Whip of the Rivers House of Assembly. The new house leaders emerged and subsequently took the oath of office following an election by 27 members during Wednesday’s plenary at …
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