The two female lawmakers from Rivers and Bayelsa States, South-south Nigeria, exchanged words, pointing fingers at each other in a heated dispute over the legality and necessity of the emergency rule.

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Fubara, his deputy, and all House of Assembly members for six months.

The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has frowned at the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it an unconstitutional overreach and

President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, to address the protracted political logjam between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly members, even after the Supreme Court's pronouncement.

Mr Ibas, a retired vice admiral and former chief of naval staff, arrived at the villa at about 12.48 p.m. on Wednesday for the ceremony.

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, escalating the political crisis caused by a prolonged power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Naija News understands that the rift between Fubara and Wike has […]

Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transport and ex-Rivers governor, has finally reacted to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara by President Bola Tinubu.

The lower chamber of the National Assembly, the House of Representatives, ended the plenary on Wednesday without commenting on the state of emergency in Rivers State. Naija News reported earlier that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers after suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members of the state house of […]

In a statement issued on Wednesday, he described the move as “undemocratic, unconstitutional, and a brazen violation of Nigeria’s Constitution”.

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas, the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which took place at 12:50 pm, comes hours after Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, amid a political crisis involving the state governor, Siminalayi […]

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the National Assembly to reject any attempt to impose a State of Emergency in Rivers

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has taken the oath of office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that upon the

The Senate has acknowledged receiving communication from President Bola Tinubu regarding his six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following his declaration of a state of emergency in the state. However, the debate on the matter has been postponed until 3 p.m. today. While the motion to discuss the letter from the President was […]

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers state and suspended the state governor, his deputy and all lawmakers.

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Legit.ng has the full text of Tinubu's speech.

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for backing

President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state and suspension of Governor Sim Fubara has fuelled a fresh debate in the polity.

President Bola Tinubu said in a state broadcast he was suspending the governor and other elected officials, including the state lawmakers, for six months.

The Forum, in a statement on Wednesday by its Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, described the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers as unconstitutional.

The suspended Rivers State House of Assembly has reacted after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. declared a state of emergency in the state on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State on March 18, citing a prolonged political crisis that required extraordinary constitutional measures.

The Senate has postponed its debate on President Tinubu's state of emergency in Rivers State, rescheduling the discussion for March 20, 2025, due to plenary delays.

Comedian Mark Angel has urged residents of Rivers State to desist from kicking against the State of Emergency declared in the state by President Bola

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state’s House of Assembly. Naija News reports that Falana described the move as unconstitutional and lacking legal backing under Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended). […]

Labour Party Caretaker Committee Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, has described President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers State as illegal and unconstitutional. Senator Usman said the President’s act showed a subversion of democratic principles and an affront to the constitution. Naija News reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a statement condemned President Tinubu’s […]

Federal government has confirmed that Rivers State’s allocation will be released to its newly appointed administrator following the state of emergency declaration.

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for swearing in retired Vice

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned that the Federal government will not hesitate to mete out

This comes after the House’s spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, had stated that the issue would be discussed during the day’s plenary.

The newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has vowed to work with all stakeholders to restore lasting peace in the state. He made the pledge while speaking with newsmen shortly after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, […]

The PDP condemns Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, calling it unconstitutional and a bid to undermine democracy by suspending Governor Fubara.