51 h. 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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61 h. 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 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

Organised Labour has issued warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reverse the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. The union noted that its may be forced to take action that could disrupt national economic activities if Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the state’s House of Assembly did not return […] The post Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu

Nigeria Bar Association has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that it is unconstitutional to announce a sole administrator in a democratic state. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule in the oil rich state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Nma, and all the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday made his first public appearance after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that Fubara, alongside his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the State House of Assembly were suspended by President Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast last Tuesday. […]

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Aisha Yesufu, others demand reversal of emergency rule in Rivers

The Co-convener of the #BringBackourGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, and other rights activists on Saturday condemned and demanded the reversal of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency imposed on Rivers State. They also pressed for the immediate reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, describing the President’s action as Read More

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2 w. ago Ireti Kingibe faults voice vote in Rivers emergency rule approval

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of Read More

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court The electorate in Rivers State has dragged President Bola Tinubu to court over the removal of the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and the entire members of the State House of Assembly. Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: All You Need To Know About The State Of Emergency

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The president appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as the administrator to manage the state’s […]

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2 w. 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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