Rivers
Just In: Rivers Sole Administrator finally appears before Reps panel
The Sole of Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), on Thursday, appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the State of Emergency in the state and formally requested a new date for a more comprehensive engagement with the panel. Daily Trust reports that Ibas had failed to appear before the […]
We Were Offered N200million, Overseas Relocation Package To Implicate Governor Fubara’s Chief Of Staff – Acquitted Suspects Reveal
Four individuals who were recently acquitted of charges related to the fire incident at the Rivers State House of Assembly have made startling claims. They alleged that they were offered a ₦200 million overseas relocation package in exchange for altering their statements to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor […]
Rivers Labour Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Emergency Rule
Organised labour in Rivers State has warned of imminent industrial action that could disrupt economic activities nationwide if President Bola Tinubu does not reverse the emergency rule imposed on the state. In a joint statement signed by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers, the unions expressed […]
National Assembly didn’t get required two-thirds for approval of Rivers Emergency rule- Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has picked holes in the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust had reported how President Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, the Rivers Assembly for six months and […]
Just In: Another explosion rocks gas facility in Rivers State
Barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta, confirmed […]
BREAKING: Senate, Reps Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than […]
PROFILE: Meet new Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibas
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday March 18, appointed Vice Admiral Onok Ete Ibas as sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment followed the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. By the declaration, he suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for an initial period of six months. He said: “In the meantime, I hereby […]
Speech of President Tinubu Declaring State of Emergency in Rivers (Full Text)
*TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025* Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern […]
Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria adding that Rivers Governor Fubara, Deputy and All Members of the House of Assembly suspended for 6months. He also nominated an administrator for the state. Details Later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group Click Here to Join […]
BREAKING: Tinubu to address Nigerians tonight
President Bola Tinubu is expected to hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). The broadcast is expected to be held […]