33 h. ago Federal High Court Dismisses Case Challenging Tinubu’s Rivers State Of Emergency Proclamation

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the emergency proclamation in Rivers State. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Thursday, declaring that the case, instituted by Belema Briggs and four others, was frivolous and without merit. The plaintiffs had challenged Tinubu’s March 18, 2025, […] The post Federal High Court Dismisses Case Challenging Tinubu’s Rivers State Of Emergency Proclamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu challenging the March 18, 2025 proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers state. Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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38 h. ago JUST IN: Court Rejects Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the case. The post JUST IN: Court Rejects Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. ago Court Rejects Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the case. The post Court Rejects Suit Against Tinubu Over Rivers Emergency Rule appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu challenging the March 18 Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, which witnessed the suspension of democratic government in the state. Justice James Omotosho, in his judgment, held that Belema Briggs and four others […] The post Court dismisses suit against Tinubu over emergency rule in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s lifting of emergency rule in Rivers a farce — PDP Chieftain

Tribune Online Tinubu’s lifting of emergency rule in Rivers a farce — PDP Chieftain According to him, with the lifting of the Emergency Rule after 6-month period, President Tinubu has set up what he described as "a Tinubu’s lifting of emergency rule in Rivers a farce — PDP Chieftain Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule Members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly on Monday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the Rivers NASS Caucus commends Tinubu over lifting of emergency rule Tribune Online

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1 week ago “We Need Peace In Rivers” – Fubara Seeks Prayers After Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged citizens to continue to uphold the state in prayers as his administration embarks on what he described as a fresh start. The governor made the appeal on Sunday, during the first Sunday service following his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu. He attended worship at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church […] The post “We Need Peace In Rivers” – Fubara Seeks Prayers After Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu’s 2027 Chances Intact Despite Rivers Emergency Rule – Senator Arise

  A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Senator Ayodele Arise, has said that the emergency rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu will not affect his chances of re-election in 2027. Senator Arise, who represented Ekiti North Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, made the remark on Sunday, […] The post Tinubu’s 2027 Chances Intact Despite Rivers Emergency Rule – Senator Arise appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Presidency to ADC: You’re playing nuisance politics on Rivers’ emergency rule

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly refuted the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s accusations against President Bola Tinubu’s management of the emergency rule in Rivers State, asserting that the intervention was crucial in re-establishing stability, democratic governance and peace in the state. The Presidency reaffirmed that Tinubu’s decision was a constitutional imperative made to […] The post Presidency to ADC: You’re playing nuisance politics on Rivers’ emergency rule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago You are playing nuisance politics, Presidency replies ADC on Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has strongly refuted the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s accusations against President Bola Tinubu’s management of the emergency rule in Rivers State, asserting that the intervention was crucial in reestablishing stability, democratic governance, and peace in the state. The Presidency reaffirmed that Tinubu’s decision was a constitutional imperative made to […] The post You are playing nuisance politics, Presidency replies ADC on Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Presidency Dismisses ADC’s Criticism, Says Tinubu Protected Federalism In Rivers

The Presidency has dismissed criticisms by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the Rivers State emergency rule, insisting that the President acted constitutionally and in defence of Nigeria’s federal structure. Presidential Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, in a post on his verified X handle, @SundayDareSD, described […]

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2 w. ago Fubara Pledges Cooperation With State Assembly, Assures Supporters Of Inclusive Governance

Governor Siminalayi Fubara said he accepted President Bola Tinubu's intervention during the emergency rule with "hard lessons learnt.'' The post Fubara Pledges Cooperation With State Assembly, Assures Supporters Of Inclusive Governance appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Rivers: “I’ve Forgiven Fubara” – Wike Says After Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he has forgiven Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This signals a willingness to move past previous political disagreements. Wike made the disclosure on Thursday, during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. “We have been speaking. I don’t talk to a man […] The post Rivers: “I’ve Forgiven Fubara” – Wike Says After Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Should Tell Nigerians How Ibas Managed Rivers Resources During Emergency Rule — Adegboruwa

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, says residents of Rivers State deserve to know how their resources were managed in the last six months. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Should Tell Nigerians How Ibas Managed Rivers Resources During Emergency Rule — Adegboruwa appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an end to the emergency rule in Rivers State, which he declared on March 18, 2025, following the politcal crisis in the state. The post Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Court dismisses suit to stop ICPC’s probe of Bauchi security votes

Tribune Online Court dismisses suit to stop ICPC’s probe of Bauchi security votes It is not within the powers of this court to restrain the 1st to 3rd respondents from carrying out their statutory functions.... Court dismisses suit to stop ICPC’s probe of Bauchi security votes Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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