Emergency Rule Ends, But Rivers Faces Fresh Uncertainty as Fubara Delays Return

Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s delayed return to Rivers State amid political tensions and end of emergency rule.

Fubara Return Rivers State Delayed Amid Power Struggle with Wike Fubara return Rivers State remains uncertain as the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State has formally ended, restoring civilian governance. Yet, instead of relief, the state remains in suspense as Governor Siminalayi Fubara reinstated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive has yet to resume public […]

Reactions Trail Fubara’s Removal And State Of Emergency In Rivers State

President Bola Tinubu declares a state of emergency in Rivers State.

In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the ongoing political standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The move, which included the suspension of Fubara, his deputy, and all members of the Rivers […]