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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

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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

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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 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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What Rivers State Should Expect During Emergency Rule Period

The approval of a state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked widespread debate. President Bola Tinubu’s decision grants the Federal Government control over the state’s affairs for six months. With the governor and state assembly suspended, governance now falls under a

March 21, 2025

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Rivers Pipeline Explosion: Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Begin Investigation

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the fire explosion on the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, adding that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. The police assured residents of safety, adding that the suspects were being interrogated over the

March 18, 2025

Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To LGs, Bars Govs From Dissolving Councils

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Supreme Court Freezes Rivers Allocation, Orders Return Of Amaewhule-led Assembly

The Nigeria’s Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) and other agencies to stop releasing funds to the Rivers State government. It said staus quo can only return when the Rivers House of

February 28, 2025

Rivers LG Polls: Jonathan Warns Against Actions That May “Collapse” Democracy’

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Rivers LG Poll: Jonathan Warns Against Actions That May ‘Collapse’ Democracy

As people of Rivers State conduct local government election, former Nigeria’s President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has warned against any action that may lead to the “collapse” of democracy in the country. Jonathan’s warning comes amid crisis trailing the exercise in the past

October 5, 2024

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Rivers LG Polls: Voting Ongoing Despite Explosion, Protests

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has begun the the conduct of local government election in the state as scheduled for today, October 5. Prime Business Africa observed that sensitive and non-sensitive election materials have been distributed to various wards and

October 5, 2024

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Peace Must Return To Rivers State, Wike Suffering From ‘God Complex’ – Lagos Lawyer Nzeakor

A Lagos-based lawyer, Fred Nzeakor has weighed in on the ongoing political tension in Rivers State, calling for peace among the different factions in the oil-rich state.

December 18, 2023

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Rivers State - Page 2

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

Rivers Sole Administrator Suspends Political Office Holders

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

Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints SSG As Head Of Service Resigns

What Rivers State Should Expect During Emergency Rule Period

Rivers Pipeline Explosion: Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Begin Investigation

Supreme Court Freezes Rivers Allocation, Orders Return Of Amaewhule-led Assembly

Rivers LG Poll: Jonathan Warns Against Actions That May ‘Collapse’ Democracy

Rivers LG Polls: Voting Ongoing Despite Explosion, Protests

Peace Must Return To Rivers State, Wike Suffering From ‘God Complex’ – Lagos Lawyer Nzeakor

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