3 d. ago Emergency rule in Rivers, affront to democracy – Fubara’s kinsmen

The Opobo Council of Chiefs, kinsmen of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has criticised the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The council described Fubara’s suspension as an affront to democracy, saying that President Bola Tinubu’s action was a gross abuse of power. Vice Chairman of Opobo Council of Chiefs, Edwin Brown, made Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers Elders, N’Delta groups slam Ibas for sacking Fubara’s appointees

The Ijaw National Congress and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have slammed the sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) following his suspension of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the IIjaw Youths Council has said the action of the sole administrator including the demanding g for the records of Read More

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4 d. ago State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, has claimed that the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, and the recent declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from sliding into anarchy.  Chairman of the State chapter of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the explanation at a press […] The post State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago PDP Governors Challenge Fubara’s Suspension At Supreme Court

Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have Instituted a suit before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, challenging the six months suspension of the Rivers State governor, Siminalaye Fubara. The governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara, are questioning what powers the President has to carry out such action (suspension). Mentioned […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu, NASS should return Fubara through dialogue – Gov Diri at Ijaw leaders rally in Bayelsa

…As INC leaders rejection suspension of Fubara Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has suggested a dialogue system to be read more Tinubu, NASS should return Fubara through dialogue – Gov Diri at Ijaw leaders rally in Bayelsa

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6 d. ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago PICTORIAL: Fubara makes first public appearance after suspension

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance after his suspension from office. Fubara was seen attending a church service on Sunday at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt. Fubara attended the service alongside his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie. His appearance comes days after President Bola Tinubu Read More

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Presidency faults Jonathan, Soyinka for condemning Fubara, lawmakers’ suspension

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have spoken against the suspension of elected officers in Rivers State. While Jonathan described the development as capable of bringing Nigeria into disrepute, Soyinka said it was against the spirit of federalism. President Tinubu had, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing Read More

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9 d. ago Emergency Rule: Suspending Elected Officials In Rivers Capable Of Denting Nigeria’s Image – Jonathan

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that the development will create negative image in Nigeria. Jonathan noted that the recent suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the entire members of the state’s House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is not […] The post Emergency Rule: Suspending Elected Officials In Rivers Capable Of Denting Nigeria’s Image – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Jonathan condemns Fubara’s suspension, says crisis damages Nigeria’s image

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticized the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials, warning that read more Jonathan condemns Fubara’s suspension, says crisis damages Nigeria’s image

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9 d. ago Fubara, others’ suspension tarnishes Nigeria’s image – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that suspending elected officials in Rivers State could tarnish the country’s image. He made the remark at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday. “These actions by key actors in the executive and legislative arms of government paint the country in a negative light,” he said. Jonathan Read More

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1 week ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian governors’ forum breaks silence on Fubara’s suspension

The NGF has defended its decision to remain silent on recent political events, emphasizing its role as a neutral policy body. read more Nigerian governors’ forum breaks silence on Fubara’s suspension

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1 week 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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1 week 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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