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 Crisis: Kwankwaso describes National Assembly as Rubber Stamp
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. He believes this decision is dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy and could set a bad example for the future. Kwankwaso expressed concern over the suspension of […]
Declaration of emergency in Rivers political coup, sack Wike for justice – CHRICED
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The group described the action as unconstitutional and a political coup that undermines democracy. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, CHRICED also called […]
Senate okays State of Emergency in Rivers State
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This decision follows a similar approval from the House of Representatives. With this approval, President Tinubu now has the authority to take emergency actions in the state. However, the situation must be reviewed regularly, with a mandatory review […]
Rivers: Why I’m happy with Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration — Sowore
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has shared why he supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. On Tuesday, Tinubu took drastic action by suspending all elected officials in the state and placing it under emergency rule. This decision has led to widespread criticism from Nigerians. Despite the backlash, […]
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 […]
House of Reps members in shouting match as they debate State of Emergency declaration by President Tinubu in Rivers state
Lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives had a heated argument over President Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Before the plenary session began, two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers), got into a shouting match over whether the decision was constitutional. The tension in the […]
BREAKING: Rivers: Reps in heated argument before plenary
Some members of the House of Representatives got into a heated argument during a plenary session on Wednesday. The disagreement was about the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. A video of the incident was shared online by AIT News, showing lawmakers engaged in a serious debate. President Tinubu made […]
President Tinubu blames Fubara for pipeline explosion in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the ongoing political crisis and security concerns. He blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the instability in the state, saying that the governor failed to restore peace and maintain governance. During a national broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu expressed concern over the political tension […]
On the Rivers State crisis, what if a manipulative subordinate has successfully tied the President’s hands? – Businessman, Atedo Peterside, asks
Businessman Atedo Peterside has raised concerns regarding the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Peterside questions whether a manipulative subordinate has unduly influenced the President’s decision, effectively limiting his options in addressing the crisis. In a post shared on his X handle, Peterside who is also from […]