Rivers Emergency Rule
Emergency Rule in Rivers: Lawmakers Await Assignment Briefing
Despite the formal inauguration of a 21-member ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives to monitor governance in Rivers State under the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu, the committee is yet to receive a formal briefing or operational directives on how to proceed with its critical assignment. The six-month emergency rule, declared on […]
Fubara Slams Police for Clamping Down on Protesters
Rivers State’s suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has lashed out at the Nigeria Police Force over what he described as a brazen clampdown on peaceful protesters demanding his reinstatement and the end of emergency rule in the state. His condemnation followed disturbing scenes in Ahoada East Local Government Area, where police fired teargas at elderly women […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: Aisha Yesufu Leads Call for Reversal
A coalition of human rights activists has taken action. Renowned activist Aisha Yesufu leads this effort. They have called for the immediate reversal of the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State. They cite gross human rights abuses and disregard for the rule of law. The group includes representatives from various civil society organizations. They addressed […]
Rivers Emergency Rule: El-Rufai Condemns “Assault on Democracy”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned the imposition of an emergency rule in Rivers State, describing it as an “aggression against democracy”. El-Rufai’s comments come amidst growing concerns over the erosion of democratic principles in Nigeria. The crisis in Rivers State began with a contentious election, which led to widespread violence and […]
VIDEO:Rivers State Emergency Rule,Senate Delays Decision
The Senate has suspended deliberation on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, moving the discussion to Thursday, March 20, 2025. This decision was made to allow various committees to meet and review the declaration. The motion to delay was moved by Honourable Bamidele, seconded by the minority leader, and agreed upon by the […]