14 h. ago Rivers Assembly raze: Fubara’s Chief of Staff sues Nwaeke for N2bn

By Tony John, Port Harcourt Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has filed a N2 billion defamation suit against former State Head of Service George Nwaeke. The suit stems from Nwaeke’s claim that Ehie orchestrated the fire that razed the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023. Ehie […] The post Rivers Assembly raze: Fubara’s Chief of Staff sues Nwaeke for N2bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chairman Godknows Igali has voiced deep concerns over Rivers State’s democracy following President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration on March 18, 2025. In an open letter to Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), Igali condemned the “systematic tearing down” of democratic institutions under Ibas’s watch. […] The post Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago “Fubara Must Kneel, Beg Wike To Ease Political Tensions In Rivers” – Udengs Eradiri

Udengs Eradiri, the 2023 Bayelsa State gubernatorial candidate for the Labour Party, has advised the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to kneel and beg the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Eradiri believes that such an act of humility could help ease the political tension currently brewing in Rivers State. His […] The post “Fubara Must Kneel, Beg Wike To Ease Political Tensions In Rivers” – Udengs Eradiri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago They offered us ₦200m to lie against Ehie, acquitted men allege

Four individuals previously arraigned in connection with the October 2023 arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly have alleged that they were recently pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted in Read More

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3 d. ago We Were Pressured To Implicate Gov Fubara’s Aide Over Rivers Assembly Fire, Say Acquitted Suspects

Four persons who were previously arraigned for their alleged involvement in suspected arson on the Rivers State House of Assembly in October 2023, have alleged that they were pressured to alter their original statements to implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. The four persons, […]

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4 d. ago Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that despite approving the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly added some clauses outside what the President brought to the Assembly.     According to him, the clauses were included to […] The post Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six-month emergency rule – Spokesperson, Adaramodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People

Niger Delta Congress has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement on Thursday, the group described Tinubu’s announcement as an attack on democracy. Recall that the former governor of Lagos State, during a nationwide broadcast in March announced that Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and […] The post Niger Delta Congress Kicks Against Emergency Rule, Says It Silences Voices Of Rivers People appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Cancels All Pending Procurement, Tender Processes

The sole administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes initiated under the administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, and consequently suspended Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and the State […]

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9 d. ago Muslim community in Rivers seeks out suspended Gov Fubara for salah homage

The Muslim community (Muslim Umma and northern community) in Rivers State managed to seek out the suspended governor of the read more Muslim community in Rivers seeks out suspended Gov Fubara for salah homage

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1 week ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Muslim Groups Pay Suspended Gov Fubara Sallah Homage In Rivers

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has encouraged residents of the State to keep up hope amid the ongoing political crisis, assuring them that it will ultimately make them stronger, not weaker. Fubara stated this while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), at his […]

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1 week ago We won’t allow enemies deny Rivers people their livelihood – Fubara

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara also said some people are bent on causing violence in the state in a bid to deny the people their means of livelihood, saying it will not Read More

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1 week ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Dele Momodu has spoken on the Rivers State controversy, advising President Bola Tinubu against ending democracy in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying his administration is worse than a dictatorship. Momodu […] The post Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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1 week ago I was offered N5bn bribe to impeach Fubara – Rivers Chief of Staff

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show Read More

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1 week ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago I Was Not Involved In Burning Of Rivers Assembly Complex — Ehie

Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations that he was involved in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. This is as he said that he has instructed his lawyers to initiate a criminal libel suit […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy – Fubara’s Ex

Former head of service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state saved it from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Nweke stated that he was neither sacked nor pressured to resign. He thanked Tinubu for his swift […]

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