Rivers: No law allows president to suspend governor – Falz
Nigerian rapper and lawyer Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has spoken against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The suspension came after the President declared a State of Emergency due to political tensions in the state. According to DAILY POST, President Tinubu announced in a nationwide broadcast that […]
State of Emergency: Fubara breaks silence, calls for calm amid suspension
Governor Siminilayi Fubara has asked the people of Rivers State to remain calm and follow the law after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. The announcement was made on Monday, March 18, following ongoing political conflicts, including attempts to remove Governor Fubara from office. As part of the decision, President […]
NBA condemns suspension of Gov Fubara, calls it unconstitutional
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly opposed the suspension of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and 27 lawmakers for six months. The decision, announced under a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu, has been labeled unconstitutional by the NBA. In a statement on Tuesday, March 18, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe […]
Rivers: Remove Wike as Minister – Idam tells Tinubu
Activist Madubuachi Idam has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), from his position. This request follows the state of emergency declared in Rivers State due to political unrest. Idam’s statement came after President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and […]
State of Emergency: Opposition figures, lawyer take stand as tension envelopes Rivers
Rivers State is facing intense political unrest after President Bola Tinubu declared a State of Emergency, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all House of Assembly members for six months. The president appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) as the administrator to oversee the state during this period. The crisis in Rivers […]
Osun crisis: Adeleke govt fumes as APC opts for state of emergency
Tensions are rising in Osun State, as the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), calls on the federal government to declare a state of emergency. This comes after violent clashes in the state, with reports of people being killed. The state government, led by Governor Adeleke, strongly disagrees with the APC’s demand. The government […]