3 d. ago Fubara’s commissioner alleges plot to extend emergency rule in Rivers

The suspended Rivers State Commissioner for Youth, Chisom Gbali, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to extend the emergency rule in the state. Speaking during an interview on AriseTV on Monday, Gbali claimed that the move is being orchestrated to destabilise the current administration. “There is a plan to extend it (referring to the Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Cancels All Pending Procurement, Tender Processes

The sole administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes initiated under the administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, and consequently suspended Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and the State […]

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1 week ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges

Tribune Online Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges The Benue State Chairman of the Miyeitti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Risku Muhammed, has raised the alarm over criminal elements in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) frustrating the peace in the area. Criminal elements threatening peace in Agatu, Benue MACBAN chairman alleges Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 2023 Polls: “Atiku To Blame For PDP’s Failure, Wike Has No Regret Opposing His Candidacy” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, aide to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at Atiku Abubakar over his recent remarks on not choosing Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. Atiku claimed he had no regrets over the decision, but Olayinka dismissed this justification, blaming Atiku for the party’s defeat. […] The post 2023 Polls: “Atiku To Blame For PDP’s Failure, Wike Has No Regret Opposing His Candidacy” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday made his first public appearance after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that Fubara, alongside his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the State House of Assembly were suspended by President Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast last Tuesday. […]

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2 w. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over Fubara, deputy, lawmakers’ suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over what it calls the “unlawful suspension” of the Rivers State Governor, his deputy, and House of Assembly members. The six-month suspension was announced while the president proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-suspends-fubara-deputy-for-six-months/ SERAP argued that the decision violates Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Presidency faults Jonathan, Soyinka for condemning Fubara, lawmakers’ suspension

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have spoken against the suspension of elected officers in Rivers State. While Jonathan described the development as capable of bringing Nigeria into disrepute, Soyinka said it was against the spirit of federalism. President Tinubu had, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing Read More

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2 w. ago NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a bid to clarify its stance on recent political events in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to neutrality. This comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials due to ongoing political instability. […] The post NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike not to blame for PDP’s land revocation, minister’s aide tackles Bode George

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has tackled Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Bode George, for faulting the minister for the revocation of their party’s National Secretariat land title in Abuja. Olayinka maintained that the party leaders should be held Read More

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2 w. ago Land Revocation: Wike’s Aide Says PDP Elders To Blame For Non

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) elders like Chief Bode George, should be blamed for the party’s failure to pay Ground Rent for 28 years, which is the reason for the revocation of the PDP’s national secretariat land in Abuja, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has said. […]

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2 w. ago Rivers: Emergency rule to weaken Wike’s influence, says analyst

A public affairs analyst, Amilda Fraser, has described the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State as a strategic move to weaken the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the state. According to Fraser, the emergency rule is also to shield Governor Siminalayi Fubara from Read More

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2 w. ago Ireti Kingibe faults voice vote in Rivers emergency rule approval

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of Read More

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