The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken President Bola Tinubu to court over the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state’s House of Assembly members. The New Daily Prime reported that Tinubu suspended them for six months while declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing his constitutional powers. The lawsuit was filed by Yirabari Israel Nulog, Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal, and Gracious…

A Professor of Law at Afe Babalola University, Sesan Fabamise, has stated that the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is unconstitutional. He argued that Section 305(3) of the Constitution requires a total breakdown of law and order before such a declaration can be made and that the blowing up of some pipelines alone does not justify it. However, he acknowledged that the move was politically expedient,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disapproval over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could harm Nigeria’s global reputation. Speaking as the Chairman of the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan said he was deeply concerned about the removal of elected leaders. “These decisions by major players in the executive and legislative arms of government do not reflect well on the…

By Adeniyi Yusuf The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. Meanwhile, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the State House of…

The Supreme Court has overturned the decisions of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the matter of who occupies the position of PDP National Secretary is an internal affair of the party and, therefore, beyond judicial intervention. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of previously withheld local government allocations, assuring that immediate steps will be taken to facilitate the prompt payment of workers’ salaries. During a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the occasion as a critical step toward restoring stability and progress in the state. Expressing concern over the persistent economic hardship in the…

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a necessary step toward stability and the protection of citizens. In a statement posted on his Facebook page yesterday, Uzodimma praised the move as a proactive measure demonstrating Tinubu’s deep commitment to the security and well-being of Rivers State residents. The…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled plans to unite opposition forces in a bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku emphasised the need for a strong coalition to counter the APC’s grip on power. The gathering, organised by concerned political figures and stakeholders, was a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s controversial declaration…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distanced himself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo clarified that the forum’s position did not reflect his views, as he was neither consulted nor informed before the statement was released. While acknowledging the right of other South-South governors to…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has criticized the House of Representatives for approving President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State through a voice vote. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State Assembly for six months. The House of Representatives endorsed the president’s proclamation via a…

A former Nigerian career diplomat, Ibrahim Mohammed Bashir, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), has stated that the alleged sexual harassment case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has put Nigeria’s image to the test. Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan This follows the report filed by the embattled senator at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Natasha, who was suspended by the Senate, has…

It is no longer news that President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the emergency measure and appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), as the administrator to oversee the state’s…