1 week 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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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied some allegations claiming that he was behind recent attacks on oil installations by suspected militant groups in the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara stated that viral reports saying that he failed to reconstruct the State House of Assembly […] The post Rivers Crisis: I Didn’t Instruct Militants To Attack Oil Pipelines – Fubara Tells Tinubu, AGF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly On Rivers Crisis

President Bola Tinubu addressed the National Assembly, reaffirming his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. He believes this measure will restore stability, save lives, and secure critical infrastructure. The President commended the National Assembly for ratifying the proclamation, citing the crisis’s threat to vital oil and gas installations and its impact […] The post President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly On Rivers Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis

Tribune Online NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to approve a state of emergency proclamation through a voice vote, describing it as unconstitutional and a further blow to Nigeria’s democracy. Obi, in a statement on X, said he was already troubled by the “ongoing deterioration of democracy” in the country, particularly the […] NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly, declaring it unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: Suspending elected officials unconstitutional – NBA Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis

Tribune Online Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a high-level meeting with principal officers of the National Assembly and top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Political crisis: Rivers people are the real losers – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has said that the people of Rivers are the real losers in the political crisis bedevilling the state. Obi said this in a statement released on Tuesday. Recall that the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly recently initiated impeachment proceedings […] The post Political crisis: Rivers people are the real losers – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares

Ijaws host FCT minister in style From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said he would not stop the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, from performing its constitutional functions. Wike also blamed the Secretary to the […] The post I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing constitutional duties, Wike declares appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: I won’t stop assembly from performing duties — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not stop the Rivers State House of Assembly from performing its Constitutional duties. Wike said he foresaw the current political crisis in the state and advised his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to take that route, but the latter refused, surrounding himself with people Read More

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2 w. ago Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly amid ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara, on Thursday said that lawmakers must consider the interest of the Rivers people and embrace peace to resolve political impasse in the oil rich state. Speaking at Okirika Local Government […] The post Gov Fubara Begs Pro Wike’s Lawmakers, Says Rivers Interest Must Come Above Personal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification A new twist was introduced on Thursday in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as the Rivers State House of Assembly asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, for alleged age falsification. Rivers Assembly calls for Chief Judge’s probe over alleged age falsification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that Rivers State lawmakers will impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, if found guilty of any criminal allegations against levelled against him. Wike led this out on Wednesday, during a media live chat. Recall that Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday, […] The post Rivers Crisis: If Fubara Is Found Guilty, He’ll Be Impeached – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis Deepens As Speaker Amaewhule’s Leadership Locks Assembly Gate, Snubs Meeting With Gov Fubara

Crisis has continue to hit Rivers State as  Speakers of the state’s House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule ignored a meeting scheduled with Governor Sim Fubara. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the Governor on Wednesday, was also denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal […] The post Rivers Crisis Deepens As Speaker Amaewhule’s Leadership Locks Assembly Gate, Snubs Meeting With Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UPDATED: Assembly shuts out Fubara from quarters amid Rivers crisis

Governor reiterates plan to implement Supreme Court judgement   From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Rivers State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, locked out Governor Siminalayi Fubara from entering its quarters. Governor Fubara arrived at the lawmakers’ residential quarters along Aba Road in the morning, accompanied by members of the State Executive Council to present […] The post UPDATED: Assembly shuts out Fubara from quarters amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: N’Delta groups threaten violence if Fubara is impeached

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) have warned the Rivers House of Assembly against impeaching read more Rivers crisis: N’Delta groups threaten violence if Fubara is impeached

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4 w. ago Rivers crisis: I’m not bothered about leaving office – Fubara

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the prospect of leaving office does not bother him as he believes that doing the right thing is the only option. Fubara, who bared his thoughts following the 48-hour ultimatum given by the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly for him to present the 2025 […] The post Rivers crisis: I’m not bothered about leaving office – Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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