Tag: Rivers Government
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2023: Rivers govt, stakeholders collaborate on crowd control during political rallies
The Rivers Government says it is collaborating with stakeholders to ensure proper crowd management and zero fatality as political rallies and Ember month activities begin. Dr Sylvanus Ujum, the Director, Rivers State Emergency Medical Services said this at its maiden sensitisation/road walk on Saturday in Port Harcourt.
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VAT controversy: Rivers Govt heads to S’Court, challenges A’Court ruling asking parties to maintain status quo
The Rivers State Government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling of the Court of Appeal in the Value Added Tax (VAT) dispute between the state and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
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BREAKING: Appeal Court stays order allowing Rivers Govt to collect VAT
The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has ordered all parties to maintain status quo and refrain from taking action that would give effect to the judgement of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt that allowed the Rivers State government to collect Value Added Tax (VAT). A three-man panel of the appellate court led by…
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Court rejects FIRS suit seeking to stop Rivers Government from collecting VAT
Justice Stephen Dalyop Pam of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday refused an application by the
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Go back to work; we’re not owing you a dime, Rivers Government warns striking doctors
Emman Ovuakporie The Rivers State Government has ordered all resident doctors under its pay roll to immediately resume duties as Government is not owing salaries. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the order was stated in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Tammy Danagogo on Tuesday. Read full statement below: “Sequel to the ongoing…
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Rivers Government unseals Caverton Helicopters’ office
Rivers State Government has unsealed the business premises of Caverton Helicopters, following apology and commitment to be of good conduct from the company. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Rivers State, Professor Zaccheus Adangor, in a statement said Governor Nyesom Wike approved the re-opening of the business premises on Monday. Adangor said: “We have unsealed the…
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EFCC has no power to probe our officials – Rivers Govt
Rivers State Government has reiterated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has no power to investigate the financial transactions of the state. According to Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Rivers State, who spoke to pressmen on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, EFCC can only investigate the government if it vacates the Federal…
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No escape route for past, present corrupt Rivers Govt official – Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed optimism that cCourt cases barring it from investigating and prosecuting past and present officials of the Rivers State Government accused of corruption instituted about 13 years ago may finally be vacated by the Supreme Court. The Acting Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, who expressed the optimism,…
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Fire engulfs Rivers Government scrap yard
Some parts of Eliozu Community in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State were on Saturday enveloped with smoke as government scrap yard caught fire causing so much panic among residents. Fire started at 7am at the Rivers State Government Scrap Yard at Eliozu loaded with condemned tyres opposite Eliozu Market, Off East-West and G.U.…
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Collapsed 7-storey building: RSG constitutes judicial commissions of inquiry
The Rivers State Government has appointed members of two judicial commissions of inquiry into the collapsed 7-storey building located at Woji Road, GRA 2, Port Harcourt as well as the management and affairs of Integrated Medical Industries Limited (Auto Disable Syringe Factory) The members are as follows: COLLAPSE OF 7-STOREY BUILDING Hon…