3 d. ago Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, necessary evil – APC chair

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State has resolved 90 percent of the crisis in the state and helped prevent anarchy. The Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, stated at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja after a thank-you Read More

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6 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Speaker Abbas, Reps Lauded For Approving Emergency Rule

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has expressed confidence in Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th House of Representatives, commending their professionalism and commitment to due process in approving the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Matthew Gabriel, executive director of PWI, said the group conducted an independent investigation before arriving […]

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6 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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7 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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9 d. ago Rivers: Bode George Faults Emergency Rule, Warns Against Repeat Of 1962 Crisis

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has strongly condemned the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions are unconstitutional and could plunge the nation into a deeper political crisis. LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Emergency rule: Tinubu welcomes NASS approval, says Rivers crisis threatened economic gains

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. He said the move is a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the oil-rich state and endangered national economic security for over 15 Read More

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1 week ago BREAKING: House Of Reps Endorses State Of Emergency In Rivers

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State over a prolonged political crisis in the State. The decision, which came amid widespread controversy and political tension, signalled legislative backing for the president’s move to suspend the state’s governor, his deputy, and the […]

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule, warning for other states with crisis – AGF

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as a “clear signal” to other crisis-ridden states that the Federal Government will not tolerate breaches of the Constitution. Fagbemi said President Bola Tinubu took a “bold decision” to stop the Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group

Tribune Online Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group The declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, was both “imperative and inevitable,” the Concerned Citizens of Rivers State (CC 23) has said. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group’s convener, Dr. Ken Robinson, expressed hope that the measure would end the crisis […] Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati Veteran journalist and former presidential media adviser, Dr. Reuben Abati, has said that President Bola Tinubu committed an impeachable offence by unilaterally declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and assuming legislative powers. Rivers crisis: Tinubu has committed impeachable offence — Reuben Abati Tribune Online

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1 week ago Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers The suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, blamed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for orchestrating the President’s decision, alleging that Wike frustrated all efforts to peacefully resolve the crisis. Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration

Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have […] The post Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike vs Fubara: Gov, deputy, Assembly members’ turbulent road to suspension

In this report, LAOLU AFOLABI examines the events leading to the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the rationale behind the decision, and the history of similar emergency declarations in Nigeria since 1999 The political crisis in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, culminating in President Bola Tinubu’s declaration Read More

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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: “You’re Partisan, Manipulative” – Atiku Tells Tinubu After State Of Emergency Declaration

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to Rivers State crisis. Atiku in a statement shared via his X page on Tuesday, described the  ‘State of Emergency’ announced by Tinubu as wrong move, accusing the President of being partisan amid ongoing […] The post Rivers Crisis: “You’re Partisan, Manipulative” – Atiku Tells Tinubu After State Of Emergency Declaration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, declaring a state of emergency and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that Ibas will oversee the state’s affairs, working to normalize the situation and ensure the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State: What it means

Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following months of crisis. This read more Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State: What it means

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1 week ago Declaration of State of Emergency not solution to Rivers crisis – APC chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has found his voice in the shock of state of emergency slammed read more Declaration of State of Emergency not solution to Rivers crisis – APC chieftain

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1 week ago Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State following political crisis that engulfed the State. The read more Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

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1 week ago From Plateau to Rivers: History of emergency rule in Nigeria since 1999

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since September 2023. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for an Read More

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