10 h. ago Tinubu Using Emergency Rule To Intimidate Govs Ahead Of 2027 Elections — Amaechi

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a politically-motivated move aimed at intimidating governors who may not support the president’s reelection bid in 2027. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, citing prolonged […]

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15 h. ago Ojudu Tasks Tinubu On Addressing Nigerians’ Plight, Hails President At 73

Former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look inward and assemble a team reflecting the nation’s diversity to address the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians. Ojudu, a one-time ally of the president, stated this in his message on Saturday from Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to celebrate the 73rd birthday […]

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19 h. ago Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State has entered what many see as high wire video wars as George Nweke, read more Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

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20 h. ago My Revocation PDP Land Not An Attempt To Surpress Opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,  Nyesom Wike, has berated some individuals, claiming that recent revocation of land tittle belonging to People Democratic Party, was politically motivated. The former governor of Rivers State noted that his decision was never to suppress the major opposition party. READ MORE: Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land Title Over 19 […] The post My Revocation PDP Land Not An Attempt To Surpress Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago My Revocation Of PDP Land Not An Attempt To Surpress Opposition

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,  Nyesom Wike, has berated some individuals, claiming that recent revocation of land tittle belonging to People Democratic Party, was politically motivated. The former governor of Rivers State noted that his decision was never to suppress the major opposition party. READ MORE: Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land Title Over 19 […] The post My Revocation Of PDP Land Not An Attempt To Surpress Opposition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago N4trn Debt: NDPHC Seeks Presidential Intervention Over Ongoing Projects

The Nigerian National Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is seeking presidential intervention to address the crippling N4 trillion debt owed to electricity Generation Companies (GenCos). This is in order to ease the funding challenges for ongoing projects in the power sector. The company also said that the Egbema Power Station, with a capacity of approximately 375 […]

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53 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call?

Tribune Online Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? THE Nigerian social media space has been awash with reactions over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State.  On Tuesday 18th March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.  This declaration was made pursuant to section 305(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […] Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Council urges Rivers sole administrator to institute truth, reconciliation committee

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has called for the establishment of an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee comprising elder statesmen and national leaders to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The council made this appeal while backing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, describing Read More

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3 d. ago Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

The full meaning of state of emergency seems to dawn in Rivers State as Ibok Ekwe Ibas, a retired Vice read more Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

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3 d. ago Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday by Chief of Staff to the Administrator, said that the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the affected individuals […] The post Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers State Sole Administrator suspends political appointees

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the read more Rivers State Sole Administrator suspends political appointees

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3 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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3 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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5 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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5 d. ago Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, […] The post Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, deputy, lawmakers’ suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over what it calls the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and House of Assembly members. The six-month suspension was announced while the president proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-suspends-fubara-deputy-for-six-months/ SERAP argued that the decision violates Read More

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6 d. ago Analysts descrbe emergency rule in Rivers as political strategy

Observers have said that Nigeria’s parliament decision to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State after read more Analysts descrbe emergency rule in Rivers as political strategy

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7 d. ago We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum

Nigeria Governors Forum has said that it would be a poor sense of political history to comment on contentious political issues ongoing in the country. In a statement on Saturday, by Director General of the Forum, Abdulateef Shittu, said that NGF, with 36 State governors deliberately avoids taking sides in partisan issues that could divide […] The post We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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