3 d. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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1 week ago Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes

• Women urge Tinubu to lift Fubara’s suspension The Rivers State Government has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government […] The post Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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2 w. ago PDP govs drag Tinubu, N’Assembly before Supreme Court over Fubara’s suspension

Governors of states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party have instituted a suit before the Supreme Court, challenging the six-month suspension of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers House of Assembly members were suspended for six months by President Bola Tinubu after he declared a state of Read More

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2 w. ago Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Elder statesman and former Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Marshal Frank O Ajobena (retd), has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara while declaring a state of emergency in Rivers, describing the President’s action as autocratic. Ajobena argued that while President Tinubu can declare a […] The post Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’

Tribune Online SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel […] SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Wabara insisted that Tinubu’s actions violated the fundamental principles of Nigeria’s Constitution and called Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Shaibu denies viral video condemning emergency rule in Rivers

The immediate past deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has dismissed a viral video showing him criticising President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state House of Assembly. Shaibu, in a press statement by his media team on Thursday, described the video as Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Rivers: Resist brazen assault on our constitution – Atiku, Obi, El

A group of opposition leaders has advised Nigerians to resist a brazen assault on the nation’s constitution following President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, converged […] The post Rivers: Resist brazen assault on our constitution – Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai to Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others

Tribune Online ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others He further pointed out that even if a Governor’s office becomes vacant, the Deputy Governor must assume office, and in cases where both the Governor and Deputy Governor vacate their positions, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly must act as Governor for a maximum of three months before a new election is conducted. ‘Illegal move’, Falana condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara, others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA

Urges NASS to reject it’s ratification From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to “reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal” of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state. The NBA said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara is illegal and a “dangerous affront” to the country’s […] The post Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi to Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu, for six months. This is contained in a statement Obi released on Wednesday. In a nationwide broadcast on […] The post Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi tells Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu, for six months. This is contained in a statement Obi released on Wednesday. In a nationwide broadcast on […] The post Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional, reckless – Peter Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Fubara, others’ suspension unconstitutional,’ lawyers fault Tinubu

Lawyers have faulted the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu in a live broadcast on Tuesday. The legal practitioners also disagreed on the state of emergency processes in the oil-rich South-South state. Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast, said his decision was Read More

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3 w. ago From Plateau to Rivers: History of emergency rule in Nigeria since 1999

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since September 2023. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for an Read More

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