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Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s statewide broadcast last Friday has continued to draw reactions. The Rivers State Civil Society Organisations criticized the portion where Governor Fubara referred to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as the leader of the people of Rivers State. Enefa Georgewill, speaking on behalf of the group, also faulted the governor’s decision not to
“The judiciary have a wide scope for making political decisions.” J.A.G. Griffiths, “Constitutional and Administrative Law’ in Peter Archer & Andrew Martin (Eds), More Law Reform Now, 55 (1983) The judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 19 January 2006 concerning the state of emergency in Plateau State came down 20 months after the proclamation and 14
By Paul Chimodo Governor Siminalayi Fubara has returned to Port Harcourt following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State. His flight landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, around 12:19 p.m. on Friday, where he was received by a large crowd of supporters. The governor’s return comes a day after President
The National Assembly has directed the withdrawal of all circulars previously issued for contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year. The decision comes as the implementation of the ₦23.9 trillion capital component of the 2025 budget is set to commence and extend into 2026. Lawmakers said the move was necessary to ensure proper alignment of
The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has commended the lifting of the state of emergency in Rivers State and the restoration of democratic governance. The group also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the state’s prolonged political crisis. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Acting Chairman of the forum,
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), OCJ Okocha, has advised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to put behind him the controversies surrounding the six-month emergency rule and focus on governance. Okocha, who is a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, urged the governor not to hold grudges against any individual or institution over the
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not interfere in the affairs of Rivers State, particularly in the appointment of commissioners, as Governor Siminalayi Fubara returns to office after six months of emergency rule. President Bola Tinubu had in March imposed emergency rule in Rivers State, following months
By ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe The Rivers State Entrepreneur and Investors Forum (REIF) has appealed to political leaders in the state to restrain their supporters from making inflammatory statements that could fuel fresh political crises. President of REIF, Ibifiri Bobmanuel, made the call in an interview with Today FM’s Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s
By Odinakachi Celestine The announcement by President Bola Tinubu ending the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State has sparked mixed reactions among residents. The emergency rule, declared on March 18, led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. With Thursday’s declaration, the governor and
By Paul Chimodo Supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara thronged the Rivers State Government House on Thursday morning in a jubilant mood as they awaited his official resumption of office. Chanting solidarity songs and waving placards, the crowd gathered in anticipation of the governor’s return following the court ruling that paved the way for his reinstatement.
