6 h. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy – Fubara’s Ex

Former head of service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state saved it from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Nweke stated that he was neither sacked nor pressured to resign. He thanked Tinubu for his swift […]

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10 h. ago Emergency rule in Rivers, affront to democracy – Fubara’s kinsmen

The Opobo Council of Chiefs, kinsmen of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has criticised the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The council described Fubara’s suspension as an affront to democracy, saying that President Bola Tinubu’s action was a gross abuse of power. Vice Chairman of Opobo Council of Chiefs, Edwin Brown, made Read More

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13 h. ago Emergency Rule Saved Rivers, Fubara Orchestrated All Crises, Says Ex

The immediate-past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency saved the people of the State from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Friday, Nweke revealed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was […]

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27 h. ago Obasanjo Attempting To Whitewash His Democratic Record – Presidency

The Presidency has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of attempting to whitewash his controversial democratic record, following his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Reacting to Obasanjo’s remarks at the birthday colloquium of former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, special assistant to the President on Social […]

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39 h. 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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42 h. ago State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, has claimed that the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, and the recent declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from sliding into anarchy.  Chairman of the State chapter of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the explanation at a press […] The post State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy, Bloodshed — Legal Practitioner

A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Princewill Dike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu acted proactively with the declaration of a state of emergency on Rivers State, to save it from a looming anarchy capable of leading to bloodshed. He further stated that the President’s declaration of an emergency rule in the state was pursuant to […]

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45 h. ago IYC alleges emergency rule attempt to loot Rivers’ treasury 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has alleged that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, by President Bola Tinubu is an attempt to loot the state.     Secretary-General of Council, Maobuye Nangi Obu, made the allegation in a statement issued on Thursday, stating that […] The post IYC alleges emergency rule attempt to loot Rivers’ treasury  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu OBJ, who is criticizing President Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspending the governor and the assembly, has forgotten that in May 2004, he declared a state of emergency in Plateau State and suspended both Gov. Joshua Dariye and the state assembly, appointing Gen. Chris Ali (Rtd) as sole administrator. He also did the same thing in Ekiti State. Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Rivers: Obasanjo trying to whitewash bad democratic records – Presidency

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under fire for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. According to Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, Obasanjo is Nigeria’s grandfather of hypocrisy trying to whitewash his bad democratic records. While commenting on the Rivers issue in Abuja on […] The post Rivers: Obasanjo trying to whitewash bad democratic records – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call?

Tribune Online Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? THE Nigerian social media space has been awash with reactions over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State.  On Tuesday 18th March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.  This declaration was made pursuant to section 305(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […] Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? Tribune Online

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57 h. ago Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.  The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers condemning the hasty declaration of the state of […] The post Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

The full meaning of state of emergency seems to dawn in Rivers State as Ibok Ekwe Ibas, a retired Vice read more Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

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62 h. 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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64 h. ago Motion to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu sparks heated debate in Senate

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A heated disagreement erupted on the Senate floor yesterday as the Red Chamber rejected a motion seeking to immortalise the late Humphrey Nwosu. Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was won by the late Chief MKO Abiola but […] The post Motion to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu sparks heated debate in Senate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue

Diri urges NASS to set up reconciliation committee By Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers […] The post Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Emergency rule: Tinubu proactively saved Rivers from anarchy, bloodshed – Lawyer 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Mr. Princewill Dike, has said President Bola Tinubu, acted proactively with the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, to save it from a looming anarchy capable of leading to bloodshed.      He stated that Tinubu’s declaration of an emergency rule […] The post Emergency rule: Tinubu proactively saved Rivers from anarchy, bloodshed – Lawyer  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Emergency rule: Tinubu saved Rivers from anarchy, bloodshed — Lawyer

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Tinubu saved Rivers from anarchy, bloodshed — Lawyer Mr Princewill Dike, a legal practitioner in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has described the state of emergency in Rivers State declared by President Bola Tinubu as a proactive step that averted looming anarchy capable of leading to bloodshed. Emergency rule: Tinubu saved Rivers from anarchy, bloodshed — Lawyer Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Senators In Heated Debate Over Motion To Honour Late Humphrey Nwosu

Tempers flared in the Senate on Wednesday following a motion to honour former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, supervised the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. The controversy arose when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe proposed a motion under personal explanation to immortalise Nwosu for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria. […]

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