By Reuben Abati
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the six months state of emergency declared in Rivers State on 18 March would have expired and this has led to high expectations among the people. The hope that this would be … Read the rest
The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
In his Easter message in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday, the governor said … Read the rest
A total of 11 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court challenging what powers President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has to suspend a democratically elected structure of a state.
The suit filed by the governors also … Read the rest
Pic.12. Gov Siminalyi Fubura of Rivers (M) addressing news men in front State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt (13/3/25).0129/MAR/12/3/2025/ Chidi Ohalete NAN
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, says he feels depressed over the declaration of emergency rule in the state.
BACKGROUND
On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the prolonged political crisis … Read the rest
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “anti-democratic.”
Tinubu’s decision, which includes suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State … Read the rest
Governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have instructed their legal teams to challenge the federal government’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State at the Supreme Court.
The lawsuit, set to be filed this week, names the National Assembly … Read the rest
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State could harm Nigeria’s reputation.
Speaking at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan criticized the actions of key players in both the … Read the rest
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the ongoing political crisis.
In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night, the president cited escalating unrest, including the destruction of several oil pipelines by militants, … Read the rest
By Reuben Abati
There is a fire and ballot revolution in Rivers state and the main victim that I can see for now in the burning fire is Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State, incumbent Minister of the Federal … Read the rest