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Fubara’s Disposition Not Justification To Continue Emergency Rule In Rivers – HURIWA

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the restoration of democracy in Rivers State, stating that the recent remarks by suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, suggesting his lack of interest in returning to office, is not a justification to continue

May 13, 2025

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Rivers Administrator Summons Fubara, Deputy For Inquiry

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd), Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned the suspended Governor of the State, Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past

April 16, 2025

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Ibas Appoints Administrators For Rivers LGAs Despite Court Order [Full List]

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has appointed administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), and also approved the reconstitution of suspended boards of agencies, commissions, and parastatals. Prof. Ibibia Worika, Secretary to the State

April 9, 2025

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What’s Next, As The Dust Settles On Rivers’ Emergency Rule?

The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, sparking intense debate about the country’s democratic principles and the rule of law. The move, which resulted in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the

April 1, 2025

Politics

PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly At Supreme Court Over Fubara’s Suspension

Governors of states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and State House of Assembly members. President Bola Tinubu, who declared a state

March 27, 2025

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How Rivers State Political Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Economy

With the lingering crisis in Rivers State, a major oil-rich state in the Niger Delta, there are concerns that it poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s economy. The political crisis, which stemmed from a power struggle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara

March 27, 2025

Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator Suspends Political Office Holders

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state. The suspension takes immediate effect. This was confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday, 26 March, signed by the Chief of Staff

March 26, 2025

News·Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator Orders LG Heads To Submit Council Reports Amid Alleged Move To Appoint Caretakers

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Rivers State Sole Administrator, has ordered the heads of local government administration in each of the state’s 23 local government areas to submit reports on the councils’ operations. According to Ibas, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of

March 26, 2025

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Rivers Emergency Rule: Police Detain Niger Delta Congress President Over Call For Protest

The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) national President, Nubari Saatah, arrested and detained by the police in Rivers State. Saatah’s arrest was in connection with a call by the NDC for a peaceful protest against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in

March 26, 2025

News·Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints SSG As Head Of Service Resigns

Sole Administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika, a legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This was confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday morning. According to the

March 25, 2025

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Emergency rule

Fubara’s Disposition Not Justification To Continue Emergency Rule In Rivers – HURIWA

Rivers Administrator Summons Fubara, Deputy For Inquiry

Ibas Appoints Administrators For Rivers LGAs Despite Court Order [Full List]

What’s Next, As The Dust Settles On Rivers’ Emergency Rule?

PDP Governors Sue Tinubu, N’Assembly At Supreme Court Over Fubara’s Suspension

How Rivers State Political Crisis Threatens Nigeria’s Economy

Rivers Sole Administrator Suspends Political Office Holders

Rivers Sole Administrator Orders LG Heads To Submit Council Reports Amid Alleged Move To Appoint Caretakers

Rivers Emergency Rule: Police Detain Niger Delta Congress President Over Call For Protest

Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints SSG As Head Of Service Resigns

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