34 m. 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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17 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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29 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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34 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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34 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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35 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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41 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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47 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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47 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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56 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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58 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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58 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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64 h. 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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3 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the leadership of the National Assembly of corruption over the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Elder statesman and former Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Marshal Frank O Ajobena (retd), has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara while declaring a state of emergency in Rivers, describing the President’s action as autocratic. Ajobena argued that while President Tinubu can declare a […] The post Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago National Assembly Leadership Under Akpabio Is Corrupt, Says Ex

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the leadership of the National Assembly under the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption. Atiku made the claim during an interview with a TV journalist on the platform of ‘Untold Stories With Adesua’, where he also commented on the state of emergency declaration on Rivers State by President […]

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3 d. ago Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

Organised Labour has issued warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reverse the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. The union noted that its may be forced to take action that could disrupt national economic activities if Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the state’s House of Assembly did not return […] The post Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action

Tribune Online Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Organised Labour has opposed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that it may take action that could disrupt the economy if the decision is not reversed soon. Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago AHEAD OF 2027 Personal Ambitions May Weaken Opposition Coalition

There are strong indications that the personal ambitions of some principal actors in the coalition of political leaders plotting the defeat of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election may weaken the movement. At a press conference on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State on Thursday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar confirmed […]

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