Cross River assembly approves N963bn supplementary budget

The revised figure represents an increase of N1.45 billion from the earlier N961 billion provision, which translates to a 0.15 per cent rise.

Rivers State Governor Fubara denies any rift with the State House of Assembly over the 2026 budget, assuring the public of a smooth legislative process.

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government described the reports as false and misleading, saying the budget