19 h. ago Women Group Begs Tinubu’s To Intervene In Rivers Political Crisis

The South-South Professional Women Association International (SSPWAI) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, warning that prolonged instability could threaten national economic interests and public safety. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, the association’s national president, Dr. Mrs. Constance Mbang, said the lingering tensions surrounding […]

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48 h. ago Niger community seeks Tinubu’s intervention as bandits kill six

Residents of Borgu Kingdom, Niger State, urge President Tinubu to intervene after deadly bandit attacks resulted in the deaths of six people. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-community-seeks-tinubus-intervention-as-bandits-kill-six/

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54 h. ago Rivers crisis: CAN condemns elder statesmen for fanning political division

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemns elder statesmen for taking sides and fueling division in the ongoing Rivers crisis, calling for peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-crisis-can-condemns-elder-statesmen-for-fanning-political-division/

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63 h. ago APC Leaders, CSOs, Others Urge National Assembly To Take Over Rivers Assembly Over Planned Impeachment Of Fubara

Civil society organisations, media professionals, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Friday, staged a protest at the APC Secretariat, Abuja, demanding urgent National Assembly intervention in Rivers State’s escalating political crisis. They urged lawmakers to invoke Section 11(4) of the Constitution to assume the Rivers State House of Assembly’s functions, citing the […] The post APC Leaders, CSOs, Others Urge National Assembly To Take Over Rivers Assembly Over Planned Impeachment Of Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers Political Crisis Spiritual, Beyond Tinubu’s Power – Pastor Ibiyeomie

Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, has described the lingering political crisis in Rivers State as a spiritual problem that cannot be resolved by human efforts, including interventions by President Bola Tinubu. The cleric’s remarks were captured in a viral video recorded during Day Four of the ongoing ‘Glory Reign’ Service […]

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4 d. ago Impeachment: Rivers Chief Judge declines Assembly’s request to set up probe panel, cites court ruling

Simeon C. Amadi, Chief Judge of Rivers State, has declined the request, by the state House of Assembly, for him read more Impeachment: Rivers Chief Judge declines Assembly’s request to set up probe panel, cites court ruling

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7 d. ago Drop the impeachment now, Rivers people won’t accept it — INC, elders to Assembly

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have warned against the ongoing impeachment move read more Drop the impeachment now, Rivers people won’t accept it — INC, elders to Assembly

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8 d. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

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9 d. ago Fubara pledges to uphold peace despite Rivers political crisis

Amid the Rivers political crisis, Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to protect lives and property, assuring residents his administration is focused on peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-pledges-to-uphold-peace-despite-rivers-political-crisis/

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9 d. ago Rivers APC Faults State Assembly Over Fubara Impeachment Move

The party warned that Rivers State could not afford actions that threaten political stability. The post Rivers APC Faults State Assembly Over Fubara Impeachment Move appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Morning recap: Alaafin considers lawsuit over rotational leadership, Rivers political showdown, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Alaafin may sue over council leadership, Rivers lawmakers move to impeach Gov. Fubara, and Nigerians hide in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-considers-lawsuit-over-rotational-leadership-rivers-political-showdown-other-top-stories/

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1 week ago Rivers court blocks Assembly Speaker from contacting Chief Judge over Fubara’s impeachment

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has issued an interim injunction on Friday read more Rivers court blocks Assembly Speaker from contacting Chief Judge over Fubara’s impeachment

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1 week ago Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

The Rivers State House of Assembly didn’t meet on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting, as speculation swirls read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis Indicates Political Class Has No Interest In Nigerians – Olisa Agbakoba

The oil-rich state has been engulfed by a protracted crisis that has seen Governor Siminalayi Fubara at loggerheads with members of the Assembly. The post Rivers Crisis Indicates Political Class Has No Interest In Nigerians – Olisa Agbakoba appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, Minority Leader and member representing Omuma state constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Peter read more Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

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2 w. ago Jigawa begins maternity kit distribution, targets zero maternal deaths

Jigawa State begins maternity kit distribution to pregnant women across 27 LGAs, aiming to achieve zero maternal mortality and support infant health. Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-begins-maternity-kit-distribution-targets-zero-maternal-deaths/

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Wike, Fubara can’t deliver Rivers for Tinubu, says Isaac Fayose

Isaac Fayose claims the Rivers political crisis between Wike and Fubara is over resources, not votes, and neither can deliver the state for Tinubu in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wike-fubara-cant-deliver-rivers-for-tinubu-says-isaac-fayose/

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2 w. ago PANDEF urges restraint over Rivers impeachment saga, forms reconciliation c’ttee

PANDEF calls for calm in the Rivers impeachment saga against Gov. Fubara, forming a high-level committee to mediate the escalating political crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/pandef-urges-restraint-over-rivers-impeachment-saga-forms-reconciliation-cttee/

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2 w. ago ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

Residents doctors in Nigeria prepare for strike on January 12 Nigeria’s public hospitals are set for renewed disruption as resident read more ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

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2 w. ago No intervention will stop Fubara’s impeachment – Rivers Assembly

The Rivers State House of Assembly has said no political intervention will stop the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi read more No intervention will stop Fubara’s impeachment – Rivers Assembly

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