Tag: Rivers State
Imagine Rivers State without a State of Emergency
Rivers was in a grave situation, as the combatants refused to allow reason to prevail, even after the Supreme Court…
Rivers: Jonathan goes proverbial to ‘avoid heating up the polity’
However, the former President had previously said he will not comment on the declaration of a state of emergency in…
“You’re unpatriotic, sentimental,” Tinubu’s minister tackles Kwankwaso over Rivers
Ata rather advised the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to keep his opinion to himself,…
Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers guided by constitution – Akpabio
Akpabio who spoke in Calabar on Friday, when he was inducted into the University of Calabar (Unical) Hall of Fame…
Rivers: “We’ll not hesitate to enforce the law,” Ibas warns as he unveils mandate
“We will not act arbitrarily, but will not hesitate to enforce the law where necessary, Let no one be in…
Uzodimma: Tinubu’s ‘state of emergency’ in Rivers very commendable
peaking at a in Owerri, the capital of Imo State on Thursday, Uzodimma said the political development in Rivers had…
Rivers: NAFDAC arrests sales girl, impounds over 120 bags of fake rice
The NAFDAC Coordinator in Rivers, Mr Emmanuel Onogwu, made the remark in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Cyril…
Ibok-Ete Ibas takes over as Sole Administrator of Rivers
Ibas told journalists at the airport upon his arrival that Port Harcourt had always been his city and everything appeared…
Tinubu declares Rivers Emergency a lifeline, praises National Assembly’s endorsement
The President affirmed that the six-month emergency would empower the newly-appointed Sole Administrator to stabilise Rivers State, address systemic breakdowns,…
Rivers: Okpebholo disowns South-South governors, backs Tinubu
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has distanced himself from the position of his colleagues in the…
Fagbemi: Why Tinubu imposed State of Emergency in Rivers (Full Text)
I don't see how you would have spared the governor and the legislature, they are both involved. Things are not…
Tinubu acted to save Rivers from Collapse – AGF justifies Emergency Rule
Fagbemi noted that the legislative arm of government plays a crucial role in democracy, including passing budgets, overseeing executive actions,…
Don’t endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers, Obi urges National Assembly
Obi said the situation in Rivers does not justify such action by the President. He also accused Tinubu of biased…
‘Tinubu consulted National Assembly before declaring state of emergency on Rivers’
However, while rejecting the declaration of state of emergency on Rivers, the Peoples Democratic Party on which platform Fubara was…
Reps to debate Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers today
The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekitit state) confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He…
Atiku: Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers reeks of political manipulation
Tinubu had on Tuesday suspended Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara for six months. The President also suspended the Rivers House of…
How Tinubu sacked Fubara, Deputy, Assembly (Full Broadcast Text)
By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members…
Breaking: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers, suspends Fubara
With the situation spiralling out of control, the President invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution and made the unprecedented…
Breaking: Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State and suspended the Governor and his Deputy.
“Don’t allow Supreme Court’s judgment to stop Rivers’ allocation,” PDP tells Tinubu
The PDP Chairman in Rivers, Chief Nname Ewor made the appeal at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.…
Walter Anga to Rivers Politicians: ‘Stop the Chaos before it’s too late!’
The actor expressed concern over the political turmoil rocking Rivers State, lamenting that those who now sought to benefit from…
Troops dismantle 23 illegal refineries in major raids in 3 states
According to Danjuma, troops impounded four boats and over 2,700 litres of stolen products in Oga-Ama, Buguma LGA, while a…
Wike: Odili now Bishop, General Overseer of Rivers
He alleged that Odili switched an appointment meant for his nephew to his daughter: "There is no law that says…
Court order: Fubara blames President Tinubu for Rivers crisis
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed his indifference towards the Federal High Court’s decision stopping the Central Bank…
Breaking: More troubles for Fubara as court stops CBN from releasing Rivers’ allocation
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further releasing monthly financial allocations…
BudgIT: Only two Nigerian states can survive without FAAC Revenue
BudgIT’s report noted that 32 states in Nigeria relied on FAAC receipts for at least 55 percent of their revenue,…
2 internet fraudsters bag 4 years jail term in Port Harcourt
They were jailed on Tuesday , October 29, 2024 upon being arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the…
Just In: 3 dead, 5 missing as helicopter crashes in Rivers
The helicopter operated by East Wind Aviation crashed at 11:22 a.m. along the waterways in Port Harcourt, Ministry of Aviation…
‘Nigerians have rejected you’ – Wike slams Atiku
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has told Atiku Abubakar that the former Vice President has…
Gunmen abduct 10 boat passengers in Rivers
However, details of the kidnap incident remain hazy at the time of filing this report. However, it was learnt that…