News Update Suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has reacted to calls for his reinstatement. Fubara declared that he may no longer be interested in returning to the seat of power. He…
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Rivers Administrator Summons Suspended Governor Fubara, Deputy; See Why
News Update Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House…
Rivers Chief Magistrate Resigns Over State Of Emergency In Rivers
News Update A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from his position, citing discomfort with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military…
We support state of emergency – Protest hits Rivers State
News Update THE political crisis in Rivers has taken a new turn as a coalition of women groups stormed the streets of Port Harcourt in support of the emergency rule in the…
Head of Service quits office in Rivers
News Update Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from office. His resignation was announced in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Chief of Staff to the Rivers…
Jonathan Breaks Silence On Fubara’s Suspension
News Update Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has strongly criticized the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials, warning that such political instability harms Nigeria’s international reputation. Speaking…
Rivers State Administrator Addresses Public, See What He Promised To Do For Six Months
News Update THE Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas, has outlined key measures to restore stability and governance in the state. In a state broadcast on Thursday, he assured…
House approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers despite outcries
THE House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State despite stiff opposition from stakeholders. The House also approved the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Siminalayi…
FULL TEXT: Rivers Assembly reacts to Tinubu’s emergency rule in State
News Update THE Rivers State House of Assembly has reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Speaker Martin Chike Amaewhule, speaking on behalf of…
Inside Nigeria: History of emergency rule since 1999 (Plateau to Rivers)
News Update President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the protracted political crisis that has been rocking the oil-rich state since September 2023. In a nationwide…