Tinubu Declared Emergency Rule to Save Rivers from Anarchy — Fubara
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says Tinubu’s emergency declaration prevented political collapse. Reconciliation with Wike imminent....
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Fubara: My Spirit Left Government House—I’m Not Desperate to Return
Suspended Rivers Governor Sim Fubara declares he's not eager to return to power, emphasizing peace of mind and sacrifice for supporters....
NBA Insists ₦300m From Rivers Government Was a Gift, Not Refundable
The NBA has declared that the ₦300m from the Rivers Government was a gift, not a hosting fee, and will not be refunded despite the conference’s relocation....
Edison Ehie Rivers Assembly Blast: Acquitted Men Allege Coercion to Falsely Implicate Chief of Staff
Three men acquitted of the Rivers Assembly blast say they were pressured to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Governor Fubara’s Chief of Staff, in the arson case....
Fubara Counters Tinubu, Blames Wike for Oil Pipeline Attacks in Rivers State
Fubara Counters Tinubu, Blames Wike for Oil Pipeline Attacks in Rivers State Rivers State’s suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vehemently denied President Bola Tinubu’s accusations......
Inside the Rivers State Emergency: Why Tinubu’s Controversial Decision Could Redefine Nigeria’s Democracy
This unfolding drama could dramatically alter Nigeria's democratic practices. Key questions remain: Will the National Assembly back President Tinubu’s decision? Can Rivers State return swiftly to democratic normalcy? What lasting precedent will this emergency declaration set? The answers could define Nigeria’s political landscape for years...
Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers: Constitutional Duty or Power Grab?
Suspension Controversy: While emergency declarations are constitutionally allowed, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and Assembly members is controversial because the constitution doesn’t explicitly provide powers for removing elected governors without impeachment....