Tag: Rivers State
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Rivers APC Chairman defends Tinubu’s emergency rule
Mr Tony Okocha, Chairman Rivers All Progressives Congress (APC), says the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from situations of anarchy.
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Just in: Rivers Sole Administrator makes first appointments as Head of Service resigns
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has made his first appointments, top among them being Prof. Ibibia Worika, a legal expert and administrator, who is the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement, the Sole Administrator said the appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed a rigorous selection…
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$5,000 was shared to each member as ‘Sallah gesture’ – Fresh details on money lawmakers received amid Fubara’s suspension emerges
New details have come to light regarding the contentious $5,000 payments made to Nigerian lawmakers during the ongoing push for a state of emergency in Rivers State as President Bola Tinubu seeks to address the escalating political crisis in the region.
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Rivers crisis: PANDEF chairman, Igali confirms plan to reconcile Fubara, Wike
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has stepped in to mediate between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a bid to resolve their ongoing political dispute. This peace initiative, which aims to address the tensions exacerbated by the political conflict, comes after President Bola…
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BREAKING: Another major explosion rocks Rivers state
Another explosion has occurred in Rivers State, this time at the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area, barely a week after a major explosion rocked Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the State.
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Gov Fubara quashes reports of Bayelsa relocation with first public appearance [Photos]
Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, on Sunday made his first public appearance in the state, dismissing reports that he has relocated to Bayelsa State since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office.
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Former president, Jonathan criticises Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, says it paints Nigeria in negative light
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed strong disapproval over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, warning that such actions could harm Nigeria’s global reputation.
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You added salt to Injury – Peter Obi blasts Reps for backing emergency rule
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi in the 2023 general elections has lampooned the National Assembly for approving the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a voice vote.
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BREAKING! Senate endorses Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than six months. The National…
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Rivers Administrator vows to work with critical stakeholders, restore peace
The newly sworn-in Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), has vowed to maintain law and order in the state. He said: “We know the circumstances that led to why we are here and Mr President made it clear in his broadcast,” Ibas told reporters after he was sworn in by President…