5 h. ago Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately The development comes a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State... Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that law and order had been restored in the state. read more Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

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8 h. ago Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ending the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the action as a decisive move that restored democracy and prevented a looming crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications […] The post Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Wike praises Tinubu for restoring democracy by lifting Rivers State emergency rule

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has applauded President Bola Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State, describing the move as a decisive step towards restoring democratic governance and peace in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike praises Tinubu for restoring democracy by lifting Rivers State emergency rule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago End Of Rivers Emergency Rule A Breath Of Fresh Air — Ibim Semetinari

Semetinari says she feels like a Rivers woman again after President Tinubu lifted emergency rule in the oil-rich state. The post End Of Rivers Emergency Rule A Breath Of Fresh Air — Ibim Semetinari appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers The President urged governors and state assemblies across the country to prioritise peace, order, and good governance... BREAKING: Tinubu orders Fubara’s return, suspends emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Tinubu lifts state of emergency in Rivers, calls for peace, democratic governance

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has officially ended the six-month state of emergency in Rivers, effective midnight on September 17, 2025, signalling an immediate return to democratic governance in the troubled oil-rich state.  The President announced personally that the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers […] The post Tinubu lifts state of emergency in Rivers, calls for peace, democratic governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Lifts State Of Emergency On Rivers, Restores Democratic Rule

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, announced the end of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that democratic governance would fully resume in the oil-rich state from September 18. The President, in a statement personally signed by him, said his decision followed what he described as “a groundswell of new understanding” among […]

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44 h. ago Rivers Emergency Rule Saved Lives, Restored Stability – Ibas

The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has defended the emergency rule declared in the state earlier this year. He described the measure as a necessity rather than a choice, emphasizing its importance in restoring stability and order. Ibas made the remarks on Tuesday,  during a Public Lecture titled “Good […] The post Rivers Emergency Rule Saved Lives, Restored Stability – Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short his vacation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after cutting short his vacation ahead of schedule. He arrived the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:50 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had on Monday in a statement said President had […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short his vacation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’ve Fulfilled Tinubu’s Mandate” – Rivers Administrator Ibas Declares Ahead Of Return Of Democracy

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has declared that the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved.” This announcement comes following the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level in Rivers State. Ibas made the declaration on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, during the formal presentation […] The post “I’ve Fulfilled Tinubu’s Mandate” – Rivers Administrator Ibas Declares Ahead Of Return Of Democracy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima

Tribune Online Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima Shettima emphasised that building a future-ready workforce necessitates breaking down institutional barriers, fostering collaboration... Skills revolution is central to Tinubu’s administration — Shettima Tribune Online

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Reverses NTA Appointments, Reinstates Dembos, Adewuyi

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recall of the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, who briefly vacated the post following some management changes in the agency. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He will now return to complete his three-year tenure. […]

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2 w. ago Rivers LG Elections: Wike says emergency rule to be lifted soon

…As Amaewhule, Chinda commend RSIEC for peaceful council polls From Tony John, Port Harcourt Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for conducting a hitch-free local government council elections on Saturday, saying emergency rule would be lifted soon. Wike expressed this when he briefed […] The post Rivers LG Elections: Wike says emergency rule to be lifted soon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers LG Polls: Coast Now Clear For Lifting Of Emergency Rule, Says Wike

In March, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state over a months-long impasse between Wike and his successor, Fubara, suspending the latter, his deputy and the state lawmakers. The post Rivers LG Polls: Coast Now Clear For Lifting Of Emergency Rule, Says Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago ‘Rivers LG Polls Peaceful, Coast Clear For Lifting Emergency Rule,’ Says Wike After Voting

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the conduct of the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, describing the exercise as peaceful and successful. Wike, a former governor of the state, cast his ballot around 11:15 a.m. at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where […]

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2 w. ago Flood control: Kaduna embarks on River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has commenced the dredging of a 4,000-metre stretch of River Kaduna as part of measures to expand its capacity and mitigate perennial flooding. Speaking during the flag-off on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Linda Yakubu, said the dredging would […] The post Flood control: Kaduna embarks on River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer

In March, President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months and appointed a sole administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. The post Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago BREAKING: 2027: We won’t print single ticket for Tinubu — APC NWC

 …Says other party members are free to contest primary against him From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has disclosed that the ruling party will not print single ticket for the 2027 presidential election despite endorsing President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate of the party. Speaking in a […] The post BREAKING: 2027: We won’t print single ticket for Tinubu — APC NWC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PDP govs reaffirm commitment to rescue Nigeria from APC rule

Tribune Online PDP govs reaffirm commitment to rescue Nigeria from APC rule The Forum extensively deliberated on the state of the nation, the security situation, the erosion of democratic values.... PDP govs reaffirm commitment to rescue Nigeria from APC rule Tribune Online

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