1 hour ago ‘I’ve Forgiven Fubara, We Even Spoke On Phone’, Wike Declares Rivers Crisis Over

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has forgiven Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and revealed that they recently spoke on the telephone, signalling reconciliation after months of political turmoil in the State. “I can’t speak with a man I’ve not forgiven,” Wike said on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ […]

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6 h. ago Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that law and order had been restored in the state. read more Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

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7 h. 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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23 h. 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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28 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Lifts State Of Emergency On Rivers, Restores Democratic Rule

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, announced the end of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, declaring that democratic governance would fully resume in the oil-rich state from September 18. The President, in a statement personally signed by him, said his decision followed what he described as “a groundswell of new understanding” among […]

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43 h. ago Rivers Emergency Rule Saved Lives, Restored Stability – Ibas

The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has defended the emergency rule declared in the state earlier this year. He described the measure as a necessity rather than a choice, emphasizing its importance in restoring stability and order. Ibas made the remarks on Tuesday,  during a Public Lecture titled “Good […] The post Rivers Emergency Rule Saved Lives, Restored Stability – Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’ve Fulfilled Tinubu’s Mandate” – Rivers Administrator Ibas Declares Ahead Of Return Of Democracy

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has declared that the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved.” This announcement comes following the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level in Rivers State. Ibas made the declaration on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, during the formal presentation […] The post “I’ve Fulfilled Tinubu’s Mandate” – Rivers Administrator Ibas Declares Ahead Of Return Of Democracy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Emergency Rule: I Have Fulfilled My Mandate In Rivers — Ibas

Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has declared the mandate handed to him by President Bola Tinubu has been “sufficiently achieved”, following the successful restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots level. Ibas disclosed this at the Government House, Port Harcourt, during a ceremony where the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission […]

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9 d. ago Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes

Tribune Online Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Barring unforeseen circumstances, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly will return to office on September 18. Indications that the suspended governor, his deputy, as well as the state lawmakers will return to office were rife last week after a closed-door meeting between […] Rivers: Fubara, lawmakers warm up for return as Tinubu orders Ibas to prepare handover notes Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Flood control: Kaduna embarks on River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has commenced the dredging of a 4,000-metre stretch of River Kaduna as part of measures to expand its capacity and mitigate perennial flooding. Speaking during the flag-off on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Linda Yakubu, said the dredging would […] The post Flood control: Kaduna embarks on River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer

In March, President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for six months and appointed a sole administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. The post Tinubu Should Restore Democracy In Rivers, LG Poll Not In Residents’ Interest —  Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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