Rivers State Crisis: Communities Warn of Potential Guerrilla Warfare Less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, oil and gas-producing communities in the Niger Delta have raised concerns that this decision could ignite guerrilla warfare in the region. The alarm follows the recent explosion on the […]
The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has triggered intense reactions across Nigeria. Various stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), legal analysts, political figures, and groups such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Ijaw Youths, have expressed divergent opinions. While many have criticized […]
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APC Supports Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Faults Governor Fubara The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its full support behind President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The ruling party claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions directly led to the extreme decision, which was necessary to restore governance and […]
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Dangote Refinery Seeks to Halt Fuel Imports Amid Legal Dispute A Nigerian Federal High Court has dismissed an objection from state-owned NNPC Ltd regarding its inclusion in a lawsuit filed by Dangote Oil Refinery. The case, initiated by Africa’s largest refinery, seeks to prevent fuel imports into Nigeria, arguing that its production capacity is sufficient […]
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National Assembly Was Briefed Before Rivers Crisis Declaration – Hon. Rotimi House of Representatives spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu duly consulted the National Assembly before announcing his decision regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. In an official statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, Rotimi emphasized that key leaders […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. In a statement released on March 18, 2025, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, asserted that the President […]
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Soldiers Take Over Rivers Government House After Tinubu Declares State of Emergency In a dramatic turn of events, heavily armed soldiers have taken control of the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Eyewitness reports confirm that an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) […]
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The Rivers State Government has expressed deep shock over President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara while allowing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to remain in office despite accusations of fueling the state’s political crisis. Unfair Dismissal of Governor Fubara In a statement released by the Rivers State […]
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South-South Leaders Decry Emergency Rule in Rivers State The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked widespread criticism from South-South leaders and political stakeholders. Many have labeled the move as unconstitutional and a direct attempt to take control of the oil-rich region, further fueling tensions. Former […]
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In an unprecedented move, Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, a key oil-producing region, leading to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state’s lawmakers for six months. This decision follows escalating political tensions and increased pipeline vandalism affecting Nigeria’s oil output. Emergency Declared Over Political […]
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Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Alongside Bishop Kukah, the President also appointed key officials for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice-Chancellor, […]
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Nyesom Wike Pledges FCT Land to University of Port Harcourt, Supports N350 Million Multimedia Project Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has committed to allocating land in Abuja to the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) for the establishment of its Centre for Leadership and Political Studies. Wike made […]
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Authorities Investigate Trans-Niger Pipeline Fire in Rivers State Amid Security Concerns Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, assuring residents that the situation is under control while investigations continue. According to police reports, the affected facility, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), […]
