The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has fixed May 21, 2025, as the official hearing date for a constitutional case filed by Belema Briggs and other concerned citizens. The lawsuit challenges the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state House of Assembly, following the declaration of a state of […]
Fubara Voices Concern Over Rivers State Political Crisis Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has openly expressed his distress over the current political crisis in the state. His concerns follow the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu, a move that has significantly impacted the state’s governance. Suspension and Leadership Transition As […]
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Port Harcourt, The political atmosphere in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn as concerned elders of the state have raised an urgent alarm over the mysterious disappearance of their suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. With growing uncertainty over his whereabouts, the elders are now demanding that Fubara make a live television appearance to prove he […]
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The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State through a voice vote, sparking widespread criticism. The resolution, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and other elected officials for six months, also facilitated the appointment of a sole administrator. Violation of Constitutional […]
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Key Political Figures Oppose Rivers State Emergency Declaration In a major political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have initiated a coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 elections. This was confirmed by Atiku during a press conference […]
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The Federal Government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, clarified that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, played no role in the political unrest in Rivers State. The crisis, which led to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, has intensified […]
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South-South Leaders Split Over Tinubu’s Intervention in Rivers Political Crisis The political landscape in Rivers State remains turbulent following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) regarding the ongoing dispute between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The president’s directive has triggered mixed reactions from South-South […]
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Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State Condemned by APC Stalwart A leading chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He labeled the move as an unconstitutional power grab and an attack on democracy, […]
