Human rights attorney Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator for Rivers State, due to a violation of a presidential directive.
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Ann-Kio Briggs, has accused the Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok Ete Ibas of presiding over violence in Rivers State.
The House of Representatives and the Senate (National Assembly) on Thursday approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, asserting that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the democratically elected governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
President Bola Tinubu has announced a state of emergency in Rivers State due to the ongoing political turmoil within the region.
The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new dimension towards the impeachment of Gov Sim Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu.
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has expressed doubts about the ability of his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, to succeed in his role as governor.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered Governor Sim Fubara to within two days (48 hours) present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers.
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has voiced its concern and disappointment regarding the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which has suspended the allocation of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to Rivers State.
The Supreme Court has prohibited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other relevant agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it rectifies what the court has characterized as blatant disregard for court orders.