Emergency rule: Fubara erroneously implicated in security issues – Report
A new report has revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was wrongly accused of security issues that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. On Tuesday night, President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a political crisis. He blamed Governor Fubara for demolishing […]
BREAKING: Rivers Head of Service resigns from office
Rivers State is experiencing major leadership changes. Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of Service, has stepped down from his position. His resignation was confirmed in a statement signed by Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator. The government thanked Dr. Nwaeke for his service, even though […]
Rivers: Restore Gov Fubara immediately – NBA to Tinubu
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has again called on President Bola Tinubu to return Governor Siminalayi Fubara to his position as the governor of Rivers State. The NBA insists that Fubara’s removal was unconstitutional and should be reversed immediate. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to ongoing political […]
Where is Fubara? – Rivers state Elders ask as they demand he comes on TV to prove he is still alive (video)
Elders in Rivers State have expressed concern about the location of their suspended governor, Sim Fubara. During a press conference in Port Harcourt on March 21, they revealed that even his close family members have been unable to reach him since his suspension by President Tinubu on March 18. A former governor of the state, […]
Rivers crisis: Fubara speaks, behaves like student union president – Joe Igbokwe
The political crisis in Rivers State has sparked strong reactions, with APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe criticizing Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s leadership style. According to Igbokwe, Fubara does not speak or behave like a governor but rather like a student union president. Igbokwe made this statement in a Facebook post, where he claimed Fubara’s actions and words […]
Rivers emergency rule: Why I walked out – Senator Dickson opens up on what happened at Senate close section
Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West, has explained why he walked out of the Senate during discussions on the emergency rule in Rivers State. On Thursday, the Senate approved a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. This decision was based on […]
Constitutional lawyer backs Tinubu’s Emergency rule, Fubara removal
A well-known Nigerian lawyer, Roy Nweze, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, this move is necessary to restore peace and protect lives in the oil-rich state. On Tuesday, President Tinubu announced an emergency rule, leading to the suspension of Governor Siminialayi Fubara, Deputy […]
Suspension of Fubara and others: This illegality cannot stand – Amaechi tells Tinubu
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement on Wednesday, March 19, Amaechi called the suspension “illegal, undemocratic, and unconstitutional.” He urged the National Assembly, state governors, and […]
BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The ceremony took place on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja, with top government officials like the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, in attendance. This decision […]
Rivers state: Don’t dare FG – AGF Fagbemi warns states
Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has cautioned state governments against taking actions that could destabilize the country. He specifically called out Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for allegedly influencing militants to attack oil pipelines. Fagbemi, speaking on Wednesday, March 19, defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in […]