6 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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14 h. ago Rivers: N/Delta Group Passes No Confidence Vote On Sole Administrator

The Niger Delta Democratic Alliance (NDDA) has passed a vote of no confidence on Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the sole administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of worsening the state’s political crisis and failing to provide credible leadership. In a statement on Friday by its president, Chief Timi Tamuno Jack, the group said rather […]

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22 h. ago Wike Tackles Rivers Elders, Clerics Over State’s Political Crisis

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has challenged elders of Rivers State to show the efforts they had made towards resolving the political crisis in the state. Wike, who is the immediate-past governor of the state, spoke on Friday during a birthday anniversary thanksgiving of one of his allies in Port Harcourt, […]

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55 h. ago Nigeria’s Sectarian Divide Fuels Terrorism, Christian Youth Group Warns

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called for unity across religious and political lines to combat the country’s escalating terrorism crisis, warning that sectarian divisions are enabling criminals to operate with impunity. In a statement signed by its chairman, Isaac Abrak, yesterday, it said that mutual suspicion and blame between Christian and Muslim communities […]

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3 d. ago Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta

By Lukman Olabiyi A coalition of over 130 pan-Yoruba groups under the banner of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to avert a looming crisis in the Niger Delta . The group warned that the current political and economic marginalization of the Itsekiri people […] The post Coalition seeks Tinubu’s Intervention on rising tensions in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right

• Says he wanted Fubara out   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, for the first time, expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but acknowledged that the decision was necessary given the ongoing political crisis. President […] The post Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), a prominent socio-political organization representing the South-South region, has written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, urging him to spearhead efforts toward a political resolution of the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. In a letter issued on Thursday, signed by PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador […] The post PANDEF Appeals For Political Solution To Rivers Crisis, Urges Reinstatement Of Governor Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   Ex- leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemepulo aka Tompolo has broken his silence over the political crisis in River’s state. He told the gathering, comprising of ex-commanders of MEND, ex-militants, and associates, that Governor Siminalayi Fubara would come […] The post Rivers: Tompolo breaks silence, says Fubara’ll be back as governor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson

•Visits Fubara in Port Harcourt Former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the Ijaw nation is not at war with President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government over the political crisis in Rivers State. He made the disclosure in a statement he issued after he visited the suspended governor […] The post Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu, FG – Seriake Dickson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CSOs blame politicians for Benue killings, MACBAN denies involvement

A coalition of civil society organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to caution some politicians at the federal level who are escalating the crisis in Benue State, intending to instigate the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency. They made the appeal on Sunday at a press conference in Abuja. The CSOs under the Read More

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3 w. ago Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to the nation. The political turmoil arising from a power tussle between […] The post Oil, gas host communities urge Tinubu to intervene in political impasse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Muslim Groups Pay Suspended Gov Fubara Sallah Homage In Rivers

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has encouraged residents of the State to keep up hope amid the ongoing political crisis, assuring them that it will ultimately make them stronger, not weaker. Fubara stated this while hosting Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA), at his […]

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3 w. ago We won’t allow enemies deny Rivers people their livelihood – Fubara

The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara also said some people are bent on causing violence in the state in a bid to deny the people their means of livelihood, saying it will not Read More

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3 w. ago Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis

….declares support for reelection of Tinubu in 2027   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, citing concerns over its potential impact on the state’s stability and economic contributions to […] The post Oil and gas host communities urge President Tinubu to intervene in Rivers political crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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3 w. ago State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials

Tribune Online State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials THE weekend in Rivers State under the state of emergency regime was replete with reports, mostly videos of accusations and allegations, from top actors of the ongoing political crisis. Most intriguing was the video by the Head of Service (HOF) of the state, Dr. George Nwaeke who in the video made scathing allegations against his […] State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader

Tribune Online Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader The leadership of the National Assembly has justified the unanimous ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in the heat of the festering political crisis brewing in the state. The legislature posited that both chambers ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, […] Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

The deepening political crisis in Rivers State has entered what many see as high wire video wars as George Nweke, read more Rivers enters highwire video wars that may up the crisis to deadly levels

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