32 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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49 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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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 Rivers: Group rejects administrator’s alleged plan to appoint LG caretakers

A group, the Rivers Emancipation Movement, has vowed to take to the streets if the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) appoints administrators to take charge of the 23 local government areas of the state. Information filtered through at the weekend that Ibas, who President Bola Tinubu appointed on March 18, Read More

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4 d. 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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4 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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8 d. ago Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF The group argued that pipeline attacks have occurred in various parts of the country, including under Tinubu’s administration, without leading to military intervention or emergency declarations. Rivers: Tinubu used pipeline attack as pretext for emergency rule — PANDEF Tribune Online

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9 d. ago My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has officially taken office as the Administrator of Rivers State, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Ibas, a retired naval chief, was sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking the beginning of his six-month tenure overseeing the state’s affairs. Ibas’ primary objective is to maintain law and order […] The post My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. 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 Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, declaring a state of emergency and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that Ibas will oversee the state’s affairs, working to normalize the situation and ensure the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago State of Emergency: What to know about Rivers Administrator, Ibok

Tribune Online State of Emergency: What to know about Rivers Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the new Administrator of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The appointment was announced during a national broadcast on Tuesday as part of the measures to restore order and governance in the state.  The President explained […] State of Emergency: What to know about Rivers Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas Tribune Online

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1 week ago Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State following political crisis that engulfed the State. The read more Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

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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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3 w. ago Rivers crisis deepens as sacked, restored chairmen vow to reoccupy LG secretariats

• INC spits fire over Supreme Court judgment   From Tony John, Port Harcourt The 22 elected executive chairmen of the local government councils in Rivers State, under the administration of former Governor Chibuike Amaechi, have emerged claiming to be the authentic council bosses. They were elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014 […] The post Rivers crisis deepens as sacked, restored chairmen vow to reoccupy LG secretariats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers crisis escalates as 2015 chairmen vow to reclaim LG secretariats

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The 22 elected executive chairmen of the Local Government Councils in Rivers State, under the administration of former Governor Chibuike Amaechi, have emerged claiming to be the authentic council bosses. They were elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, towards the last lap of Amaechi’s administration, but were […] The post Rivers crisis escalates as 2015 chairmen vow to reclaim LG secretariats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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