24 h. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago We won’t allow enemies deny Rivers people their livelihood – Fubara

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara also said some people are bent on causing violence in the state in a bid to deny the people their means of livelihood, saying it will not Read More

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32 h. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has again, berated Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike over the ongoing rift between him and Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. Speaking on Saturday during an interview with DW Africa, Amaechi insisted that Wike’s fight with the suspended Governor is about money sharing. Reacting over recent declaration of […] The post Amaechi Knocks Wike, Says Dispute With Fubara Is About Sharing Rivers Money appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Fake pipeline explosion videos circulating, Fubara tells police

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over fake reports of pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and take action against those spreading false information. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara dismissed viral videos of alleged attacks on oil and gas facilities Read More

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8 d. ago Obi slams disregard for S’Court judgment in Rivers fund allocation

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the ongoing political developments in Rivers State, describing them as an “aberration” and a violation of Nigeria’s constitutional order. Obi, in a statement on Monday via X, condemned the alleged disobedience of a Supreme Court ruling regarding the release of statutory allocations to Read More

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9 d. ago Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

Barely a week after an explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, read more Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

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9 d. ago Gas facility erupts in flames as Rivers records second explosion

An explosion took place at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area barely one week after a similar incident on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The explosion was confirmed on Sunday by the Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), an NGO with links in […] The post Gas facility erupts in flames as Rivers records second explosion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 4 Die, 4 Injured As IED Explosion Hits Passenger Vehicle In Borno

Four people have lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated beneath a commercial vehicle in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The explosion occurred on Wednesday, March 19, at approximately 2:30pm when a Golf 3 vehicle, driven by Wakil Fari, was travelling from Kimba to Biu […]

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has justified the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, Dare, who clarified that Fubara was suspended and not removed from office, added that Tinubu had no choice but to intervene in the ongoing crisis. […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the people stand to gain nothing from the power tussle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. […] The post Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s allegations following the latter’s recent broadcast. Fubara, whose suspension was announced by Tinubu, spoke in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi on Thursday. The governor, who has been replaced by a sole administrator by Tinubu’s declaration, countered the claim that he […] The post Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago VIDEO: ‘Rivers crisis not your battle, ‘ Mark Angel warns youths

Popular skit maker, Mark Angel, has cautioned youths and residents of Rivers State to steer clear of the ongoing political crisis in the state. His warning follows President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has Read More

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: CNG Fears Escalation, Calls For Presidential Restraint

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State and the implications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent actions and decisions in this context. In a statement by the national coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the group said it finds it imperative to caution the President to […]

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1 week ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: A governor can only be removed by impeachment – Falz

Nigerian rapper Falz has waded into the ongoing Rivers crisis, sharing his opinion after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Taking to his official X page, Falz stated that there is no law that allows a president to suspend a governor. The ‘La Fete’ crooner said as someone […] The post Rivers: A governor can only be removed by impeachment – Falz appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

Joint investigation team dispatched- Renaissance Nigeria’s oil production has suffered a significant blow following an explosion on one of the read more Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

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2 w. ago “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi

The House of Representatives’ spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, has revealed that the National Assembly was fully consulted by President Bola Tinubu before his declaration on the Rivers crisis. According to Rotimi, the National Assembly unanimously supported the President’s decision to suspend democratic governance in Rivers State, this move was made in response to the ongoing […] The post “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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