4 d. ago Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday by Chief of Staff to the Administrator, said that the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the affected individuals […] The post Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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1 week ago Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers Unconstitutional — SDP

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed great shock and apprehension over declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State and suspension of democratically elected governor and the state legislature by President Bola Tinubu. National Publicity Secretary of SDP, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba who made the party’s position known described President Tinubu’s decision as unconstitutional, and […]

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1 week ago Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the emergency rule declaration in Rivers as unconstitutional. The President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, said in a statement that declaration of emergency rule remained an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. “The NBA affirms its commitment to upholding the constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring […] The post Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers assembly backs emergency rule, pledges sole administrator support

The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule. Amaewhule said the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, even though it was not what they had Read More

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1 week ago NBA faults Rivers emergency rule, declares Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

The Nigerian Bar Association has faulted the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the move as “unconstitutional” and a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association insisted that the President has no constitutional Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, effective 18 March 2025, citing a prolonged political crisis that has severely impacted governance. The declaration suspends Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected assembly members for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), a former Chief of […] The post Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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