TINUBU’S MEN STRUGGLING TO GET TWO-THIRDS TO BACK RIVERS EMERGENCY RULE – CABLE President Bola Tinubu is facing an uphill battle in his bid to secure two-thirds majority in the national assembly to approve his declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state, TheCable can report. On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the south-south state, citing the protracted …

COURT REVERSES RULING ON NATASHA’S CASE, UPHOLDS SENATOR’S SUSPENSION The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside its earlier order nullifying the Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled in favor of the Senate’s application, reversing the court’s March 4 ruling, which had declared any actions taken against Natasha during the pendency of the suit null …

COURT REVERSES RULING ON NATASHA’S CASE, UPHOLDS SENATOR’S SUSPENSION The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside its earlier order nullifying the Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled in favor of the Senate’s application, reversing the court’s March 4 ruling, which had declared any actions taken against Natasha during the pendency of the suit null …

ABSENCE OF LAWMAKERS FORCES SENATE TO SHIFT DEBATE, RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday stepped down a motion to debate and ratify the declaration of state of emergency that led to the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu. President Bola Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday 18th …

TINUBU WILL DECLARE EMERGENCY IN ANY STATE THAT THREATENS NIGERIA’S STABILITY – AGF WARNS Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has warned that the Federal government will not hesitate to mete out sanctions, including a declaration of state of emergency, in any state that threaten the economic interest of the country. “So, it is Rivers …

The Federal Government has shed light on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which culminated in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This decisive action, announced by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, aims to restore governance in the state plagued by instability. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, …

WHY TINUBU DECLARED EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS – AGF The Federal Government has shed light on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which culminated in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This decisive action, announced by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, aims to restore governance in the state plagued by instability. Attorney-General …

WHO IS RIVERS STATE’S SOLE ADMINISTRATOR VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS? From all indications, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas’ (CFR), unwavering dedication to Nigeria exemplifies a lifetime of service that seems far from over. From his distinguished naval career, where he safeguarded Nigeria’s maritime borders as a Chief of Naval Staff to his diplomatic role as High Commissioner to Ghana, …

WHO IS VICE ADMIRAL RIVERS STATE’S SOLE ADMINISTRATOR VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS? From all indications, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas’ (CFR), unwavering dedication to Nigeria exemplifies a lifetime of service that seems far from over. From his distinguished naval career, where he safeguarded Nigeria’s maritime borders as a Chief of Naval Staff to his diplomatic role as High Commissioner …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

SIM FUBARA LEAVES RIVERS GOVT HOUSE AS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARES TO TAKE CHARGE Suspended governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has left Government House, Port Harcourt. Sources told Daily Trust that the governor moved out on Wednesday morning. This is just as the new Sole Administrator of the State , Admiral Ekwe Ibas (rtd) is warming up to …

SIM FUBARA LEAVES RIVERS GOVT HOUSE AS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARES TO TAKE CHARGE Suspended governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has left Government House, Port Harcourt. Sources told Daily Trust that the governor moved out on Wednesday morning. This is just as the new Sole Administrator of the State , Admiral Ekwe Ibas (rtd) is warming up to …

EMERGENCY RULE: PDP GOVERNORS TO DRAG TINUBU TO COURT The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has vowed to challenge the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and other elected officials of the state in court. On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers, suspending the governor, his deputy and members of the State House …