Retired naval officer Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has been appointed as the military administrator of Rivers State following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Born on September 27, 1960, Ibas hails from Nko in Cross River State. He served as… Meet Ibok-Ete Ibas, the retired admiral leading Rivers State …C0NTINUE … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family are reportedly unable to leave the Rivers State Government House after soldiers took control of the premises on Tuesday night. Heavily armed troops blocked all entry and exit points, preventing movement in and out of the compound. The… Fubara, family trapped as soldiers block Rivers Government House …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Soldiers have taken over the Rivers State Government House over the State of Emergency declaration. Newsone Nigeria had reported earlier that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. President Tinubu announced in a nationwide… State of Emergency: Soldiers Take Over Rivers State Government House …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it is unconstitutional removal of elected officials. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe stressed … Removal of Fubara, a dangerous affront on democracy – NBA …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a politically motivated move aimed at consolidating power rather than addressing the root causes of the crisis. In a statement issued on… Atiku accuses Tinubu of political manipulation over Rivers crisis, slams emergency … Read more
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Cole, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Sim Fubara and the declaration of a state of emergency in the… APC Chieftain, Tonye Cole Demands Step Down Of All Rivers Political Actors …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The movement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was unknown on Tuesday night when the military moved trucks into Rivers Government House in Port Harcourt. The trucks were placed within and outside the Government House on the first night of the State of emergency declared by President Bola… Fubara’s location unknown as military moves trucks …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
More than ten military trucks fully loaded with armed personnel have departed the gate of the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. The trucks had been stationed there shortly after President Bola Tinubu declared a State of… Uneasy Calm As Military Trucks Depart Rivers State Government House …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political tensions in the region. In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu expressed deep concern over the ongoing crisis, specifically accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of ordering the demolition… Tinubu declares a state of emergency in Rivers, suspends governor …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Former Vice Admiral Onok Ete Ibas on Tuesday, March 18 has been appointed as sole administrator of Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. WITHIN NIGERIA learned that the appointment of ex-Naval chief, Ibas followed the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu… 26 things you probably don’t know about the new … Read more