6 h. ago Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A group of Nigerian lawyers has called on the United States and the international community to pressure the Nigerian government to rescind its decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a protest march to the US embassy in Abuja yesterday, the lawyers under the […] The post Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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2 w. ago “Fubara Will Return To His Seat As Rivers Governor” – Tompolo

Former militant leader and prominent figure in the Niger Delta, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, has publicly reassured that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will return to office. This statement came nearly a month after the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, which led to Fubara’s suspension. Tompolo made […] The post “Fubara Will Return To His Seat As Rivers Governor” – Tompolo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital,  has fixed May 12, 2025, for substantive hearing in a suit filed by a former National and State Assembly member, Farah Dagogo, against the suspension of both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Assembly Members. The court granted […] The post Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Women protest Fubara’s suspension, demand end to emergency rule in Rivers

A group of women in Rivers State staged a protest on Friday morning in Port Harcourt, the state capital, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the emergency rule declared in the state. The protest, which began in the early hours of the day, saw the women chanting slogans and wielding Read More

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2 w. ago Briggs demands dialogue with Tinubu, says Fubara’s suspension based on lies

Niger Delta activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage directly with the people of Rivers State, saying the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was based on misinformation and political manipulation. Appearing on Arise TV interview on Thursday, Briggs described the ongoing crisis in Rivers as a direct consequence of a federal Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Reconstitutes Civil Service, LG Service Commissions

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has reconstituted the Rivers State Civil Service Commission and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. Ibas had last week announced the suspension of all political appointments made by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which affected several boards and agencies of the state government. In a statement issued […]

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3 w. ago Lagos community protest insecurity, seeks governor’s intervention

By Lukman Olabiyi Residents of Igbe-Alagemo in Igbogbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu, have called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to act swiftly. They want help to stop a wave of kidnappings and killings plaguing their community. The residents protested at the LCDA Secretariat and the palace of the Igbogbo monarch. They voiced […] The post Lagos community protest insecurity, seeks governor’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago International lawyers urge Tinubu to focus on expertise, merit in appointing ambassadors

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The International Law Association (ILA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint highly skilled international law experts as ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions and other trade organisations. Considering the recent announcement of the United States President, Donald Trump on trade tariffs and its attendant escalating tensions in the world, ILA […] The post International lawyers urge Tinubu to focus on expertise, merit in appointing ambassadors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes

• Women urge Tinubu to lift Fubara’s suspension The Rivers State Government has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government […] The post Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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