42 h. ago Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call?

Tribune Online Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? THE Nigerian social media space has been awash with reactions over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State.  On Tuesday 18th March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.  This declaration was made pursuant to section 305(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […] Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday by Chief of Staff to the Administrator, said that the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the affected individuals […] The post Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labor Party member, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending elected officials in the process. Okonkwo deemed Tinubu’s actions as treasonable and criminal, questioning the constitutionality of the declaration. He expressed concerns over the implications of this move, highlighting the potential undermining […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked intense national debate. The move includes read more March TalkExchange Poll 2025: Was the state of emergency in Rivers State justified?

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5 d. ago Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the recent suspension of elected officers in Rivers State, saying that the action was against the spirit of federalism. Soyinka, during an interview with Africa Report on Saturday maintained that the 1999 constitution gives too much power to president. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the […] The post Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 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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6 d. ago Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Addressing newsmen in Owerri on Friday, Governor Uzodimma noted that the announcement by Tinubu is a necessary step toward national security. Recall that some individuals, said to be militants had threatened to sabotage oil […] The post Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers: Federal Gov’t Dragged To ECOWAS Court Over Emergency Rule

The federal government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. In the suit dated March 20, 2025 and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking an order of the court to […]

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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Senate Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation

Nigeria Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration in Rivers State. The upper legislative chamber on Thursday, sustained the six-month duration of the emergency rule, adding however that the proclamation could be reviewed or terminated before its expiration if the need warrants it. READ MORE: AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov […] The post Senate Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago PDP Demands Immediate Reversal Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swiftly rejected the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. This declaration, made in a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, suspended the state governor, deputy governor, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. In a […] The post PDP Demands Immediate Reversal Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Ijaw Youths Mobilize Against Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers State

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has vehemently rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The council views this move as unnecessary and politically motivated, sparking widespread concern among the Ijaw people. In a bold stance, the IYC has vowed to resist the state of emergency, citing its potential […] The post Ijaw Youths Mobilize Against Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers: Timeline of emergency rule declarations in Nigeria since 1999

Tribune Online Rivers: Timeline of emergency rule declarations in Nigeria since 1999 Tinubu, citing section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, said, “It has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March 2025 and I so do. Rivers: Timeline of emergency rule declarations in Nigeria since 1999 Tribune Online

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9 d. ago “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi

The House of Representatives’ spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, has revealed that the National Assembly was fully consulted by President Bola Tinubu before his declaration on the Rivers crisis. According to Rotimi, the National Assembly unanimously supported the President’s decision to suspend democratic governance in Rivers State, this move was made in response to the ongoing […] The post “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In Rivers State Amidst Crisis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the declaration public in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, the President was quoted saying: “Fellow Nigerians, I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Like […] The post Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In Rivers State Amidst Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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