LAGOS—Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has voiced concerns that the ongoing political developments in Rivers State and the Senate’s handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio could threaten the stability of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. He warned that similar events in the past led […]
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria’s South-South region have urged the Judiciary to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and an overreach of executive power. This appeal follows the National Assembly’s ratification of the President’s decision. In a joint statement released over the weekend […]
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Godswill Akpabio Addresses Alleged Bribery Scandal Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted allegations claiming he offered a $15,000 bribe to senators to support the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. He dismissed the claims as a deliberate misinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Akpabio Reacts to Bribery Accusations Speaking on the […]
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ABUJA – The Nigerian Senate has officially approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation imposing a six-month emergency rule on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. The resolution was reached on Thursday following a closed-door session lasting over an hour. Senate’s Decision on Rivers State Emergency Rule Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval after deliberations based […]
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Article: Governor Siminalayi Fubara has vacated the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt, along with his family and security team, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Reports confirm that Fubara left the government residence on Wednesday morning, a day after his suspension alongside Deputy Governor Ngozi […]
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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 […]
