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Rivers Assembly Demands Commissioner List, Appropriation Bill from Fubara

IDNNSep 19, 202519.09.20250

The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened after six months of emergency rule, demanding commissioner-nominees and an appropriation bill from Governor Fubara.

Wike Denies Meddling as Fubara Stalls Key Commissioner Appointments

IDNNSep 19, 202519.09.20250

Talks over commissioner appointments delayed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return to office, with insiders accusing Nyesom Wike of pushing for control — an allegation he denies.

Rivers State emergency rule ends, but Fubara delays return to office

IDNNSep 19, 202519.09.20250

The end of Rivers State emergency rule sparked anticipation for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s return, but his absence left supporters stranded and politics unsettled.

Tinubu Ends Six-Month Rivers Emergency: Can Democracy Hold This Time?

IDNNSep 19, 202519.09.20250

President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and the State House of Assembly to office. The intervention froze governance after a bitter clash between the executive and legislature. With democratic rule resuming, the real test is whether peace can last.

FG Demands Renewed Respect for Flag and Anthem

IDNNSep 18, 202518.09.20250

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to show deeper respect for the national flag, anthem, and pledge as the country marked National Ordinance Day. DG Lanre Issa-Onilu called for patriotic conduct in schools, communities, and offices, stressing that national symbols remain the pillars of Nigeria’s unity and civic identity.

Rivers Politics After the Emergency: What Tinubu’s Move Means for Oil, Power, and 2027

IDNNSep 18, 202518.09.20250

The end of Rivers State’s six-month emergency marks a dramatic reset in Nigeria’s political chessboard. President Tinubu’s decision to restore Governor Fubara may calm immediate tensions, but beneath the surface lies a renewed battle over oil wealth, party control, and the countdown to the 2027 general elections.

Tinubu Ends Rivers State of Emergency, Orders Fubara Back in Office

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

President Bola Tinubu has declared an end to the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the House of Assembly to office from September 18. The move closes a turbulent chapter that left the oil-rich state under federal control.

APC Slams Atiku, Says Anarchy Talk Degrades His Status

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

The All Progressives Congress has condemned Atiku Abubakar’s warning that hunger could provoke a revolution, calling it reckless and degrading to his status as a former vice president. APC spokesman Felix Morka said Atiku and the PDP squandered opportunities in power, entrenched poverty, and remain “clueless” about solving Nigeria’s economic challenges.

Tinubu Cuts Short Paris Leave, Returns to Abuja

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

Byline: Politics Desk President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday evening, ending a Paris and London leave earlier than scheduled. Unexpected Return The President’s...

Presidency Fires Back as Atiku Warns of Revolution

IDNNSep 17, 202517.09.20250

The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s warning that hunger could trigger a revolution in Nigeria. Atiku likened rising hardship to the French and Russian uprisings, but presidential aide Bayo Onanuga branded the remarks “cheap talk.” Officials cited falling inflation and record reserves, accusing Atiku of ignoring recent economic gains under President Tinubu.