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  1. Rivers’ State of Emergency Expires Sept 18, Says Wike

    Nigeria Rivers’ State of Emergency Expires Sept 18, Says Wike

    The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Speaking after casting his vote in the local government elections, Wike's statement signals a potential Political Ceasefire in the...
  2. Fubara’s Bow, Reported by Premium Times, May Signal Wike’s Grip on Rivers

    Nigeria Fubara’s Bow, Reported by Premium Times, May Signal Wike’s Grip on Rivers

    A governor kneeling before his predecessor might seem like reconciliation—but in Nigeria’s political reality, it can also hint at something deeper: the persistence of shadow rule. On April 18, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited former governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike...
  3. Who’s Really in Charge in Rivers? Peterside Challenges Tinubu’s Appointee

    Nigeria Who’s Really in Charge in Rivers? Peterside Challenges Tinubu’s Appointee

    Atedo Peterside is calling out the federal appointment of Admiral Ibas in Rivers State, accusing him of installing unqualified individuals from outside the state in sensitive positions — a move Peterside says threatens local stability and dignity. Peterside questioned the legitimacy and process...
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