7 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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7 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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8 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has justified the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, Dare, who clarified that Fubara was suspended and not removed from office, added that Tinubu had no choice but to intervene in the ongoing crisis. […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has responded to President Bola Tinubu’s allegations following the latter’s recent broadcast. Fubara, whose suspension was announced by Tinubu, spoke in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi on Thursday. The governor, who has been replaced by a sole administrator by Tinubu’s declaration, countered the claim that he […] The post Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubu’s allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to journalist and broadcaster Dr. Reuben Abati, disputing his interpretation of President Bola Tinubu’s comments on governance in Rivers State. In a widely circulated video on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Omokri addressed remarks made on Arise Television, where Abati suggested that the President was assuming dictatorial powers […] Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: CNG Fears Escalation, Calls For Presidential Restraint

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State and the implications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent actions and decisions in this context. In a statement by the national coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the group said it finds it imperative to caution the President to […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Manipulative subordinates may have tied president’s hands, says Peterside

Atedo Peterside, a renowned economist and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s handling of read more Rivers crisis: Manipulative subordinates may have tied president’s hands, says Peterside

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Rivers: A governor can only be removed by impeachment – Falz

Nigerian rapper Falz has waded into the ongoing Rivers crisis, sharing his opinion after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Taking to his official X page, Falz stated that there is no law that allows a president to suspend a governor. The ‘La Fete’ crooner said as someone […] The post Rivers: A governor can only be removed by impeachment – Falz appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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