39 h. ago Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration, saying it is worse than military rule. George, who spoke on the current crisis in Rivers State and the controversy surrounding suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, cited historical precedents, adding that they led to the collapse of the First […] The post Rivers, Natasha saga: Current administration worse than military rule – Bode George appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu 

State of emergency duration too long   From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ibinabo Joy Dokubo, has appealed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reconsider the duration for the State of Emergency that was recently proclaimed in Rivers State that resulted in the suspension […] The post Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu meets Saint Kitts and Nevis leader, seek stronger ties

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made case for stronger economic ties between Africa nations and their Caribbean Island counterparts. Tinubu read more Tinubu meets Saint Kitts and Nevis leader, seek stronger ties

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu According to the organisers, the mega rally, aside from drumming up support for President Tinubu, is also geared toward expressing appreciation Rivers crisis: Group set to hold rally in Bayelsa, drums support for Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 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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8 d. ago Trump’s 25% car tariffs threaten U.S, Japan economic relations

Japan’s government warned Thursday of a “significant impact” on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars. Tokyo is one of Washington’s closest economic and strategic allies, with its firms the biggest investors in the United States and one in 10 Japanese jobs Read More

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9 d. ago Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Dr. Farah Dagogo was a former governorship aspirant in the 2023 Rivers State election. He was at different times member of the National Assembly (House of Representatives) and State House of Assembly. He is currently an undergraduate law student. In this interview, he gives a breakdown of the recent Supreme […] The post Rivers’ crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace -Farah Dagogo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Council urges Rivers sole administrator to institute truth, reconciliation committee

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has called for the establishment of an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee comprising elder statesmen and national leaders to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The council made this appeal while backing President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, describing Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Wabara insisted that Tinubu’s actions violated the fundamental principles of Nigeria’s Constitution and called Read More

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1 week 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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1 week ago Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

Barely a week after an explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, read more Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers amid ongoing crisis

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1 week ago We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum

Nigeria Governors Forum has said that it would be a poor sense of political history to comment on contentious political issues ongoing in the country. In a statement on Saturday, by Director General of the Forum, Abdulateef Shittu, said that NGF, with 36 State governors deliberately avoids taking sides in partisan issues that could divide […] The post We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum, NEF has expressed deep concerned over the unfortunate and unfolding political crisis in Rivers State which led to the declaration of a state of emergency. This was contained in a statement signed and released to journalists in Abuja by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere,spokesperson of the group. According […] The post Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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