The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reassured the public that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lift the state of emergency in Rivers State as soon as stability and order are fully restored. Speaking in an interview, Idris emphasized that the President is committed to reinstating democratic governance in the state at […]
Governors from the South-South region, along with members of the National Assembly, are taking active steps to mediate the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 18, citing a breakdown in governance due to the conflict between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state
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A fresh revelation has emerged regarding the recent high-profile meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara at Aso Rock. According to Tony Okocha, a notable political figure in the state, external influences played a crucial role in altering Fubara’s stance on key governance decisions. Speaking on the issue, Okocha disclosed
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Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare has justified President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that it was a necessary step to prevent a worsening crisis. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Dare explained that Tinubu’s action was constitutional and supported by legal precedents. He
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Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have announced plans to challenge the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The move follows Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the state government, suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other state officials, and appoint an administrator to oversee affairs in the state. During
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The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the allegations made against him by President Bola Tinubu during a national broadcast on Tuesday night. In his speech, Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State and suspended Fubara, along with members of the state’s House of Assembly, for an initial period of
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State due to ongoing political turmoil. The NBA has expressed its disapproval of President Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers State, particularly the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials. The legal
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President Bola Tinubu’s effort to gain legislative approval for the state of emergency in Rivers State faced a major hurdle on Wednesday, as the House of Representatives failed to proceed with a vote due to low attendance. According to Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, any declaration of a state of emergency must be ratified
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The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and reckless. Obi accused the President of undermining the rule of law and displaying a troubling disregard for democracy. “This declaration is not just reckless; it is an alarming
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The House of Representatives has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu engaged with members of the National Assembly before announcing a state of emergency in Rivers State. During a national broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Tinubu declared the emergency, citing the need to restore order. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution allows such measures
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In a significant political development, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the need to restore stability and law and order. During a national address, Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of
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The political tensions in Rivers State have escalated further as the State House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. This latest development adds to the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The notice was issued by the Martin Amaewhule-led faction of the Assembly and
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is already losing the ongoing political struggle between them. Wike made this statement during a grand reception organized in his honor by the Kalabari people in Abalama, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, March 15.
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was prevented from presenting the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday. The budget presentation was scheduled before the Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, following a recent Supreme Court decision that halted federal allocations to the state until a duly approved budget is submitted. Upon arriving
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns over a potential impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. Naturenex reports that the apex court’s verdict significantly altered the political landscape in the state, ordering the Federal Government to withhold financial allocations to Rivers State until Fubara
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