42 h. ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

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64 h. 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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4 d. ago S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Multiple sources from the Presidency have told The PUNCH that political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the Read More

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7 d. ago Gov Fubara, Assembly’s Suspension Executive Coup Against Rivers People — CSOs

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu and the State House of Assembly for six months. According to the coalition, these actions constitute an executive coup against the people of […]

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7 d. ago Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed […] Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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7 d. ago ‘It’s civilian coup d’état,’ Ozekhome condemns Rivers emergency rule

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a civilian coup d’état. In a public broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, Read More

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7 d. ago ‘Civilian coup d’état,’ Ozekhome condemns Rivers emergency rule

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a civilian coup d’état. In a public broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: N’Assembly backs Tinubu as Fubara counters President’s allegation

•Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Read More

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago VIDEO: ‘Rivers crisis not your battle, ‘ Mark Angel warns youths

Popular skit maker, Mark Angel, has cautioned youths and residents of Rivers State to steer clear of the ongoing political crisis in the state. His warning follows President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has Read More

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Wike vs Fubara: Gov, deputy, Assembly members’ turbulent road to suspension

In this report, LAOLU AFOLABI examines the events leading to the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the rationale behind the decision, and the history of similar emergency declarations in Nigeria since 1999 The political crisis in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, culminating in President Bola Tinubu’s declaration Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, effective 18 March 2025, citing a prolonged political crisis that has severely impacted governance. The declaration suspends Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected assembly members for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), a former Chief of […] The post Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FOR THE RECORD: President Tinubu’s Address Suspending Governor Fubara, Rivers House Of Assembly

Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any […]

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Emergency In Rivers, Suspends Gov Fubara, Deputy, State Assembly

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, thereby suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, for an initial period of six months. In their place, Tinubu has appointed a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, as the Sole Administrator of the State. […]

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1 week ago Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy

•Rivers govt warns of potential consequences of collapsed peace From Tony John,  Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has issued a gross misconduct notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The notice followed widespread speculation regarding moves to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor. The lawmakers officially served the […] The post Rivers assembly begins impeachment moves against Fubara, deputy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Impeachment move: Tension in Rivers as Assembly serves Fubara misconduct notice

Tension and apprehension gripped Rivers State on Monday following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu by the state House of Assembly. The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly loyal to the former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, served Fubara and Prof Odu with a Read More

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1 week ago Full list: 19 impeachable allegations levelled against Fubara by Rivers Assembly

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday began the impeachment process of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi read more Full list: 19 impeachable allegations levelled against Fubara by Rivers Assembly

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