66 h. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it undemocratic and unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Sunday, Wabara decried the suspension of the elected governor, deputy governor, and State House Read More

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5 d. ago Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the recent suspension of elected officers in Rivers State, saying that the action was against the spirit of federalism. Soyinka, during an interview with Africa Report on Saturday maintained that the 1999 constitution gives too much power to president. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the […] The post Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Also, the House wants the National Assembly to take over the activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the period of six months for which the President suspended the lawmakers. BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s Decisive Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers Commendable – Ambassador Hadi

Founder & chief executive of HalHad International Limited & HalHad Foundation, Ambassador Halimat, Sadiya Hadi, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement she signed on Wednesday in Abuja, she stated that the president’s decision to nip the imminent crises in the bud was a […]

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9 d. ago Hilda Dokubo Slams Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration, Accuses Him Of Wanting To Annex Rivers

Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has criticised President Tinubu for imposing a State of Emergency in her home state, Rivers State. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday. He explained that the decision was made after assessing the political crisis in the state, leading to the suspension of Governor […] The post Hilda Dokubo Slams Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration, Accuses Him Of Wanting To Annex Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group

Tribune Online Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group The declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, was both “imperative and inevitable,” the Concerned Citizens of Rivers State (CC 23) has said. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group’s convener, Dr. Ken Robinson, expressed hope that the measure would end the crisis […] Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, end to Rivers crisis — Group Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers The suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, blamed the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for orchestrating the President’s decision, alleging that Wike frustrated all efforts to peacefully resolve the crisis. Anger, rejection follow Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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9 d. ago FULL TEXT: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule declaration

Tribune Online FULL TEXT: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule declaration "Unfortunately, at every turn, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly frustrated our efforts, thus making genuine peace and progress difficult." FULL TEXT: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule declaration Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration

Press statement by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State: My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have […] The post Rivers crisis: Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration

Tribune Online ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration According to the main opposition party, the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara for an unelected administrator is an attack on the nation’s democracy.  ‘Forceful takeover of Rivers for APC’, PDP rejects Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers govt reacts to Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency

By Seyi Babalola The Rivers State Government has declared that it is early to comment on the presidential proclamation of a state of emergency in the state. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House […] The post Rivers govt reacts to Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s broadcast declaring state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s broadcast declaring state of emergency in Rivers Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any […] FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s broadcast declaring state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Resign Honorably Within 48 Hours Or Face Impeachment” – Rivers APC Threatens Gov Fubara

The Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress, in Rivers State has asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign within 48 hours or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. Okocha issued the ultimatum during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, accusing the governor of mismanaging the state. The APC’s chieftain claimed that Supreme Court, […] The post “Resign Honorably Within 48 Hours Or Face Impeachment” – Rivers APC Threatens Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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