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President Bola Tinubu has justified the emergency rule in Rivers State, citing security threats and economic risks. He praised the National Assembly’s approval and assured Nigerians that the six-month measure will restore order. The Sole Administrator is expected to stabilize governance and...
Ibot-Ete Ibas has resumed his role as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency. His appointment comes amid political tensions, with both support and criticism from residents and political figures. His leadership will be crucial in stabilizing the...
The Senate has approved the state of emergency in Rivers State, granting President Bola Tinubu emergency powers. A joint committee will oversee the state’s administration, and a mediation committee will work to resolve the political crisis. The emergency rule will be reviewed within six months...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced a coalition of opposition political parties to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Atiku declared the alliance's formation, signaling a major political showdown ahead. Analysts predict...
The House of Representatives has approved President Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers for six months. Lawmakers debated mediation efforts, but the suspension was upheld. The House of Representatives has given...
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges her six-month suspension was retaliation for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. She claims Akpabio blocked her legislative efforts after she refused his advances. The revelation has sparked debates on gender...
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and lawmakers, calling it an attack on democracy. He urged Tinubu to reverse the decision, warning of dangerous precedents. El-Rufai called on Nigerians to resist the...
President Bola Tinubu faces resistance in securing a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly to validate emergency rule in Rivers State. Lawmakers question the legality of suspending Governor Fubara, while political divisions and absent legislators further complicate the vote. Failure to...
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has condemned President Bola Tinubu's emergency rule in Rivers, calling it a "power grab." He argues that suspending elected officials violates Nigeria’s constitution and urges lawmakers to reject the move. The crisis has sparked a nationwide debate...
The recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan begins in Kogi Central amid political tension with Senate President Akpabio. This move follows allegations of sexual harassment and her suspension from the Senate. The situation is set to impact the state’s future elections. The recall...
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