The Federal Government has issued a strong caution that it will not hesitate to impose intense sanctions including declaring a state of emergency in any state where national economic interests are endangered. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday ended plenary without any mention of the state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the protracted political crisis in the oil-rich South-South…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The administrator was sworn in following a short meeting with the president on Wednesday afternoon. Tinubu announced the appointment of the retired…
The Senate has stepped down its first order of the day, a motion to approve the proclamation of a state of Emergency in Rivers state until 3 pm, without providing much explanation for the delay. The motion, sponsored by Senate…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state following the protracted political crisis that has gripped the state for over a year. The Assembly in a statement by…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “unconstitutional and reckless.” Obi accused Tinubu of disregarding the rule of law and…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, declaring that President Bola Tinubu has no constitutional power to suspend the democratically elected governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement…
My dear Rivers People, I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and appointed Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd) as Sole Administrator to revive order in the conflict-ridden state. The decision, announced during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday,…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo threw a challenge to opposition parties in Anambra State on Monday, saying he sees no competent challenger as he seeks re-election in the November 8, 2025 governorship poll. The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Amid intensifying political dispute in Rivers State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly counseled Governor Siminalayi Fubara to take decisive action including shutting down the State House of Assembly and declaring a state of emergency if necessary., Obasanjo, during a…
A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos Jandor has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor whose real name is Abdul-Azeez Adediran announced his defection to the ruling APC in a press conference in…
The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during plenary on Tuesday, officially declaring the vacancies.…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State against the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC). In the lead Judgement delivered…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Tony Okocha, describing him as an imposter and warning the public to disregard his recent call for the resignation or impeachment of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Addressing…