6 d. ago Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Dr. Farah Dagogo was a former governorship aspirant in the 2023 Rivers State election. He was at different times member of the National Assembly (House of Representatives) and State House of Assembly. He is currently an undergraduate law student. In this interview, he gives a breakdown of the recent Supreme […] The post Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace -Farah Dagogo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders

Tribune Online BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders The directive which affects the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, all commissioners, and chairpersons, also include members of boards, agencies, commissions, and ... BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders Tribune Online

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends SSG, other appointees

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include the Read More

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6 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers sole administrator suspends political office holders

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include the Secretary Read More

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1 week ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu acted in good faith, love for Rivers – Ex

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting promptly before the total breakdown in law and order in Rivers State. Oyintiloye, who was referring to the declaration of a state of emergency by the President, said Tinubu should be commended for demonstrating ‘love for Read More

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1 week ago Rivers sole administrator arrives Govt House, holds security meeting

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 Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator arrives Govt House, holds security meeting

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 Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Senate enters closed session to debate Rivers emergency rule

The Senate has entered a closed session to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials. The closed session was announced after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a letter from Tinubu at plenary on Thursday. Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele subsequently Read More

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1 week ago Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, others

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, others

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: Reps approve emergency rule in Rivers with voice vote

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has approved the emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu through a voice vote. After the session, which lasted for barely 23 minutes, the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, adjourned plenary to March 24. Details later… The post BREAKING: Reps approve emergency rule in Rivers with voice vote appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Also, the House wants the National Assembly to take over the activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the period of six months for which the President suspended the lawmakers. BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Tribune Online

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1 week ago BREAKING: House Of Reps Endorses State Of Emergency In Rivers

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State over a prolonged political crisis in the State. The decision, which came amid widespread controversy and political tension, signalled legislative backing for the president’s move to suspend the state’s governor, his deputy, and the […]

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1 week ago AGF Defends Rivers Emergency Rule, Says Tinubu Acted Promptly

The federal government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as necessary to prevent a total breakdown of governance. Speaking to journalists at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the […]

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu receives Rivers sole administrator, Ibas, at Aso Villa

Barely 24 hours after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is meeting with the sole administrator he appointed to run the affairs of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Ibas arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at about 12:48 pm (local time). On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu receives Rivers sole administrator, Ibas, at Aso Villa

Barely 24 hours after he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu is meeting with the sole administrator he appointed to run the affairs of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Ibas arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa at about 12:48 pm (local time). On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a Read More

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu blames Fubara, declares State of Emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Tinubu blames Fubara, declares State of Emergency in Rivers Tinubu said the decision was necessary to restore peace, order, and governance in Rivers, as the state had been in political turmoil for months.  BREAKING: Tinubu blames Fubara, declares State of Emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Emergency In Rivers, Suspends Gov Fubara, Deputy, State Assembly

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, thereby suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, for an initial period of six months. In their place, Tinubu has appointed a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, as the Sole Administrator of the State. […]

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu To Address Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation this Tuesday night in a nationwide broadcast on the political situation in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a terse statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday evening. JUST-IN: Tinubu Holds Emergency Security Meeting Over Rivers Crisis “The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria will […]

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2 w. ago Ondo Assembly summons security chiefs over security situation

Tribune Online Ondo Assembly summons security chiefs over security situation The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned top security officials to appear before its leadership on or before 25 March 2025, to brief the House on the security situation in the state. Ondo Assembly summons security chiefs over security situation Tribune Online

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