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Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed allegations linking him to militant groups, describing recent social media posts and videos as fabricated attempts to incite unrest in the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara condemned the circulation of misleading videos that falsely claimed explosions occurred at oil […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could damage Nigeria’s international reputation. Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan criticised the political crisis unfolding in the state. “These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative […]
The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. Ibas arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and […]
In the same vein with the House of Representatives, the Nigerian Senate has also approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation […]
The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly in support of the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months following the […]
Barely 24 hours after declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has met with the newly appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ibas arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at approximately 12:48 pm (local time) on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Tinubu […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, insisting that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement on Tuesday, PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba described the declaration as unconstitutional and a violation of the 1999 […]
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “unconstitutional” and “reckless.” He argued that the decision undermines Nigeria’s democratic progress, threatens the rule of law, and sets a dangerous precedent. Obi stated that the political situation in Rivers State […]
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a crucial step toward restoring stability. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Matawalle emphasised that the emergency rule was necessary […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state, pledging full support for the newly appointed sole administrator. In a statement on Tuesday, Speaker Martin Amaewhule acknowledged the Assembly’s acceptance of the decision, despite initial hopes for a different resolution. “We assure our constituents […]
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