JUST IN: Senate approves State of Emergency in Rivers

The State of Emergency for Rivers State as declared by President Bola Tinubu has been approved by the Nigerian Senate. Additionally, a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly has also been granted. This decision was reached after a closed-door session where lawmakers […]

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JUST IN: Senate approves State of Emergency in Rivers

The State of Emergency for Rivers State as declared by President Bola Tinubu has been approved by the Nigerian Senate.

Additionally, a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly has also been granted.

This decision was reached after a closed-door session where lawmakers discussed the matter. The House of Representatives had previously approved the State of Emergency through voice votes.

Although President Tinubu’s declaration of the State of Emergency in Rivers State had faced criticism from various stakeholders, both legislative chambers gave their approval for the emergency rule on Thursday.

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