President Bola Tinubu has received Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ibas arrived at the Villa around 12:48 p.m., just a day after the President declared a state of emergency in the state. On Tuesday, Tinubu announced the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the State House of Assembly for an initial six-month period. He cited ongoing political instability, constitutional violations, and security threats as reasons for the drastic decision. The crisis in Rivers State is rooted in…
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A heated exchange erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as two female lawmakers engaged in a shouting match over the political situation in Rivers State. Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Rivers) clashed over the constitutionality of the President’s decision regarding the state just before plenary began. Efforts by other lawmakers to intervene prevented the confrontation from escalating further. Amidst the commotion, some members were seen banging tables and making bold declarations, while others appeared ready for a more intense showdown. Meanwhile, several lawmakers huddled in discussions, debating the unfolding political developments before the session commenced.
Rivers State has become the latest Nigerian state to come under a state of emergency since the nation transitioned to democratic governance in 1999. President Bola Tinubu, in a national address, announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials for an initial six-month period as part of the emergency measures. This came shortly after reports surfaced about plans to impose emergency rule in the state. Referencing Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Tinubu stated, “It has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has placed the Chairman of Saki East Local Government, Emmanuel Adedokun, on indefinite suspension following a series of allegations against him. During its plenary session on Tuesday, the Assembly deliberated on a petition submitted by stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within the local government. The petition accused Adedokun of misconduct within the party, religious intolerance, and improper allocation of funds. Among the concerns raised were the disappearance of key government assets, including a bulldozer, and claims that political appointees’ salaries were being subjected to unauthorized deductions. The petitioners expressed their concerns, stating,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for revoking the Right of Occupancy (RofO) for its national secretariat, alleging that the move was aimed at weakening opposition parties in Nigeria. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, expressed concern over the development in a phone interview on Tuesday in Abuja, describing the action as a threat to democratic governance. He criticized the decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, stating that it was an attempt to silence opposition voices and create an atmosphere of political suppression. “The revocation of the PDP’s national secretariat land…
The Rivers State Government has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara while allowing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to remain in office, despite allegations of instigating the state’s political crisis. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, the government described the action as unfair, emphasizing that Fubara has consistently upheld constitutional order, promoted peace, and remained committed to good governance amid political unrest. Johnson noted that since taking office, the governor has focused on maintaining security, safeguarding lives and property, and…
Following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, military personnel have taken control of the Government House in Port Harcourt. An Armoured Personnel Carrier has also been stationed at the entrance on Azikiwe Road. It remains unclear whether Governor Siminalayi Fubara was inside his official residence when soldiers arrived around 9 p.m. The development has caused panic among residents, with many hurrying home over fears of potential unrest. In a nationwide address, President Tinubu justified the emergency rule, citing the prolonged political standoff between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. As part of the…
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President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, along with his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, for a period of six months. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, the President stated, “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period of six months.” Further details are expected to follow.
President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a nationwide broadcast on the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. The address will be aired at 7 pm on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement, titled “President Tinubu Broadcasts to the Nation,” confirmed the scheduled address. According to Onanuga, the broadcast will be transmitted live by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). He also urged all television and radio stations to connect to the live transmission. The announcement comes…