Rivers state

Full text of President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast on state of emergency in Rivers State

With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive...

Updated: Tinubu Appoints Retired Admiral Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator

Following the suspension of Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, for six months, President Bola Tinubu...

Impeachment: Rivers Govt reacts, urges lawmakers to prioritize people’s welfare, peace

As the impeachment plot against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara gathers momentum, the Rivers Government has called on the State House of Assembly to prioritize...

Impeachment: The 19 offences of Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Gov. Prof. Ngozi Odu – lawmakers

Citing Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and other relevant laws, the legislators listed the following allegations against Fubara: 1. “That...

Amid simmering tensions, Wike storms Rivers, vows not to interfere with Rivers Assembly’s duties

Barely three days after giving the Rivers State House of Assembly the nodge to impeach Gov. Siminalayi Fubara if he commits any impeachable...

Rivers Political Crisis Deepens as Lawyers Seek Supreme Court Judgment Review

The Rivers State political crisis has taken another turn as the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) disputed the Supreme Court’s...

We deliberately locked out Gov. Fubara – Rivers lawmakers

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday reacted to the claim by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from gaining access...

“Uninvited appearance” not allowed at House of Assembly, Wike blasts Fubara

The controversy surrounding Gov. Siminalayi Fubara’s denied access to the State House of Assembly quarters on Wednesday has sparked heated debates, with Minister...

Gov. Fubara calls Rivers lawmakers’ snub “unfortunate”

The embattled Governor of River State Siminalayi Fubara has described the failure of lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...

Just in: Wike to Rivers lawmakers: Impeach Gov. Fubara if found guilty of impeachable offences

Rivers State’s tenuous peace is in jeopardy following Federal Capital Territory Minister Nysome Wike’s call that Gov. Siminalayi Fubara should be removed from...

Just in: Shock, disbelief as Gov. Fubara is denied access to Rivers House of Assembly

Tensions remain high in Rivers State after Gov. Siminalayi Fubara’s attempt to access the State House of Assembly quarters was blocked on Wednesday....

Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Urges Stakeholders to Adhere to Rule of Law to Restore Peace

President Bola Tinubu has restated the need for stakeholders to adhere to the rule of law in Rivers State to ensure lasting peace...

Just in: My govt will implement Supreme Court’s judgement in full — Gov. Fubara

Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will fully implement the recent Supreme Court judgment. This commitment comes after the Supreme...

Rivers Gov. Fubara Gets Ultimatum: Resign or Face Impeachment, Says APC Chair Okocha

Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara’s fate is hanging in the balance after Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the...

Rivers crisis: Fubara extends olive branch to 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, invites them for talks

Peace may be on the horizon in Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara extends an olive branch to the Amaewhule-led members of the...

2025 budget: Why we have not complied with Assembly’s 48-hour ultimatum – Rivers govt

Tensions are escalating in Rivers State as the government stands firm against a 48-hour ultimatum to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the...