44 h. 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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45 h. ago We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum

Nigeria Governors Forum has said that it would be a poor sense of political history to comment on contentious political issues ongoing in the country. In a statement on Saturday, by Director General of the Forum, Abdulateef Shittu, said that NGF, with 36 State governors deliberately avoids taking sides in partisan issues that could divide […] The post We Won’t Take Side Over Political Crisis In Rivers – Nigeria Governors Forum appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum, NEF has expressed deep concerned over the unfortunate and unfolding political crisis in Rivers State which led to the declaration of a state of emergency. This was contained in a statement signed and released to journalists in Abuja by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere,spokesperson of the group. According […] The post Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Rivers: NNPP Chieftain Backs Kwankwaso Over Position On State of Emergency

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Asiwaju Moshood Shittu has thrown his weight behind the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his recent comments on the political crisis in Rivers State. Kwankwaso, a national leader of the NNPP had criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state […]

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3 d. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Emergency rule: Remain calm, uphold democracy, Ndume urges Nigerians

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has called on Nigerians to remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State political crisis. In a post on his X page on Friday, Ndume wrote, “Nigerians must remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State crisis. Let’s trust our institutions and work for Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Illegal, Says Wike’s Ally Makinde

  Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the Tuesday’s declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State as an illegality that any right-thinking Nigerian must resist. Makinde, an ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is one of the gladiators in the Rivers State political crisis, said it was […]

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3 d. ago Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the people stand to gain nothing from the power tussle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. […] The post Rivers: Nigeria needs devt not power strugglesa –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim 

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim  "Nigeria is a multi-ethnic nation with complex fault lines and competing loyalties. Extreme measures like a state of emergency should be applied with caution and fairness to avoid further political and social instability," he added. Rivers crisis: Nigeria needs development, not power struggles — Gbenga Hashim  Tribune Online

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4 d. ago VIDEO: ‘Rivers crisis not your battle, ‘ Mark Angel warns youths

Popular skit maker, Mark Angel, has cautioned youths and residents of Rivers State to steer clear of the ongoing political crisis in the state. His warning follows President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers: Tinubu succumbed to petty favouritism, betrayed Oath of Office — Political stakeholders

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu succumbed to petty favouritism, betrayed Oath of Office — Political stakeholders “The president’s illegal and unconstitutional proclamation was presumably driven by the insidious political crisis in Rivers State, which culminated in the recent Supreme Court ruling Rivers: Tinubu succumbed to petty favouritism, betrayed Oath of Office — Political stakeholders Tribune Online

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4 d. ago BREAKING: House Of Reps Endorses State Of Emergency In Rivers

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State over a prolonged political crisis in the State. The decision, which came amid widespread controversy and political tension, signalled legislative backing for the president’s move to suspend the state’s governor, his deputy, and the […]

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4 d. ago Rivers Crisis: CNG Fears Escalation, Calls For Presidential Restraint

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State and the implications of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent actions and decisions in this context. In a statement by the national coordinator, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the group said it finds it imperative to caution the President to […]

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5 d. ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Wike vs Fubara: Gov, deputy, Assembly members’ turbulent road to suspension

In this report, LAOLU AFOLABI examines the events leading to the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the rationale behind the decision, and the history of similar emergency declarations in Nigeria since 1999 The political crisis in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, culminating in President Bola Tinubu’s declaration Read More

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago From Plateau to Rivers: History of emergency rule in Nigeria since 1999

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since September 2023. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for an Read More

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6 d. ago Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In Rivers State Amidst Crisis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the declaration public in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, the President was quoted saying: “Fellow Nigerians, I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Like […] The post Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In Rivers State Amidst Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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