Rivers State

March 22, (THEWILL) – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta  has called on the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to focus on restoring peace and order...

March 22, (THEWILL) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which led to the dissolution of the state House of Assembly and the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and...

March 21, (THEWILL) – Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has met with traditional rulers in the State, pledging to harness their wisdom and influence in de-escalating tension, while fostering unity and building trust among...

March 21, (THEWILL) – The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional move designed to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara and hand...

March 20, (THEWILL) – The Northern Regional Caucus of the House of Representatives has endorsed the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as apt and in the national interest. The caucus, comprising members from 19...

March 20, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, commended the National Assembly for "its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State", a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis...

March 20, (THEWILL) – The National President of the Vanguard for Transparent Leadership and Democracy, Comrade Igbini Odafe Emmanuel, has slammed former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, questioning his moral authority to criticize President Bola Tinubu over the declaration...

March 20, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has approved the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, adopting a voice vote in a move that has further heightened tensions surrounding the controversial decision. ...

March 20, (THEWILL) – Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Ehie Edison, has dismissed claims that a court injunction was secured to prevent Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas (retd.) from resuming as the state’s Sole Administrator. Ehie, in...

March 19, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Senate has postponed its consideration and possible approval of the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu to Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Red Chamber rescheduled its debate...