The Senate’s Justification for the State of Emergency The Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Opeyemi Michael Bamidele, has defended the National Assembly’s decision to approve President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. He emphasized that this action was necessary to maintain stability and should be commended rather than criticized. […]
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, the now-suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara violated democratic principles, necessitating federal intervention. State of Emergency in Rivers: Tinubu’s Justification Following months of political instability in Rivers State, […]
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The political landscape in Nigeria is already heating up ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Just two years after securing a major victory in Rivers State during the 2023 presidential race, President Bola Tinubu’s camp has allegedly begun strategic moves for the next election cycle, according to opposition claims. The Controversial State of Emergency At […]
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The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) has issued a strong call to action, urging key figures in the ongoing Rivers State political crisis, particularly Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to sign a peace accord within the next 90 days. In a statement signed by its convener, Dr. George Ifure, the coalition […]
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Dr. Tom FredFish, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom and Chairman of PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPAJ), has expressed strong disapproval over the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. He criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Sim Fubara, attributing the ongoing […]
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Introduction The suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers by President Bola Tinubu has sparked intense debates across Nigeria, particularly in the South-South region. Many stakeholders argue that Tinubu’s decision was unconstitutional, while others see it as necessary to prevent further crisis. Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State […]
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The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has firmly refuted any involvement in the recent pipeline explosions that led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. He asserted that he had no role in the attacks and dismissed allegations of negligence in preventing militant threats. Tinubu’s Allegations Against Fubara President Tinubu […]
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ABUJA – March 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially communicated with the Nigerian Senate regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The letter, detailing a six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, was presented during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu’s Proclamation on Rivers State Emergency Following constitutional provisions […]
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Rivers Assembly Backs Presidential Intervention in State Crisis PORT HARCOURT — The suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which led to the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, from office. In an […]
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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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Port Harcourt – Amidst ongoing political tension in Rivers State, the Supreme Egbesu Assembly (SEA), a traditional Ijaw institution, has issued a stern warning, vowing to “shock” President Bola Tinubu if Governor Siminalayi Fubara is impeached. This comes in response to a controversial statement by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who […]
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Rivers State Assembly Bars Governor Fubara from Budget Presentation In a dramatic turn of events, twenty-seven lawmakers aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obstructed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from entering the State House of Assembly on Wednesday morning. This move effectively stopped the governor from presenting the highly […]
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Tinubu Calls on Niger Delta Leaders to Urge Governor Fubara to Obey Supreme Court Ruling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Niger Delta leaders to guide Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in complying with the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning the ongoing political turmoil in the state. Addressing the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) at the Presidential […]
