Afenifere Condemns Emergency Rule in Rivers State ABEOKUTA – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has strongly criticized the National Assembly for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The group asserted that this decision violates the principles of democracy and undermines the 1999 Constitution. Following its National Caucus meeting […]
NBA Calls for Governor Fubara’s Reinstatement, Labels His Removal Unconstitutional The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has once again urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the legitimate leader of Rivers State. The association maintains that Fubara’s removal is a violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Tinubu’s Declaration Sparks Controversy Last Tuesday, President […]
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PDP Declares Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State Unconstitutional The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Siminalayi Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State, strongly rejecting President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency as unconstitutional and invalid. PDP Challenges Tinubu’s Authority During an emergency National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja, […]
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Ijaw Stakeholders Reject Rivers State Emergency, Demand Governor’s Reinstatement The Coalition of Concerned Ijaw Stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Northern Nigeria has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling for its immediate reversal and the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. At a press conference, […]
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Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly members. In a statement released on Wednesday, Amaechi denounced the move as unconstitutional and a direct assault on […]
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A heated confrontation unfolded in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers engaged in a fiery debate over the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The dispute, which took place shortly before the legislative session commenced, saw Marie Ebikake and Blessing Amadi exchanging verbal attacks over […]
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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 […]
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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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The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially issued a misconduct notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. This development, which took place on March 16, aligns with constitutional provisions governing the state’s legislative oversight. Rivers Assembly Moves Against Governor Fubara and Deputy In a formal declaration, the lawmakers cited Section […]
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The political tension in Rivers State has escalated as the All Progressives Congress (APC) calls for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The party insists that the governor has allegedly committed numerous impeachable offenses, as highlighted in a recent Supreme Court ruling. APC Declares No Need for Further Investigation Addressing the press in […]
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PORT HARCOURT – Tensions have intensified in Rivers State as the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), a militant group, issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of the state’s allocation. Failure to comply, they warned, could result in a complete shutdown of oil production in the region. The militant group […]
