Daily Dates Nigeria reports that the President of Nigeria announced the reinstatement in a statement he signed on Wednesday. He explained that from the intelligence available to him, there was a new spirit of understanding, “a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of all the stakeholders in Rivers State for an immediate return to democratic governance”.

This, he said, was undoubtedly a welcome development for him and a remarkable achievement for the country.

“I therefore do not see why the state of emergency should exist a day longer than the six months I had pronounced at the beginning of it.

“It therefore gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria shall end with effect from midnight today. The Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the deputy governor, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from 18 September 2025,” said Tinubu.

He recalled that the state of emergency in Rivers became inevitable following what he described as a “total paralysis of governance” in Rivers that left the governor and the House of Assembly unable to work together.

The President said the crisis also affected critical economic assets of the state, including oil pipelines, which were being vandalised.

Tinubu described the suspension as both a personal relief and a national victory, urging Rivers leaders to prioritize peace, unity, and development.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Nigeria’s democracy and a fresh start for Rivers State,” the President concluded.

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Wike vowed to resign from his position if the report is made public and does not indict Amaechi.

Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Friday, July 4,in Abuja, Wike responded to corruption allegations leveled against him by Amaechi. He alleged that Amaechi’s wife received N4 billion monthly from the NDDC to train Niger Delta women.

“Amaechi’s wife was never an industrialist. That’s why I call on Mr. President to release the forensic audit of the NDDC,” Wike said.

“Her company received N4 billion every month to train Niger Delta women—that’s N48 billion in one year alone. The forensic audit report is there. Who buried it? Malami, the former Attorney General.

“I plead with Mr. President to help Nigerians by releasing that document. If the report does not confirm what I’ve said, I will resign as Minister of the FCT. I don’t worship office.”

Wike added that he was not declaring the audit infallible but insisted it should be made public. “Let Nigerians see the report. That is how Amaechi’s wife became an industrialist—N4 billion every month,” he said.

The FCT minister also questioned Amaechi’s academic credentials, calling them below average. He dismissed Amaechi’s claim that a senator gave him a Rolls-Royce that he does not use, alleging instead that the luxury car came from a contractor handling nearly 90% of projects in Rivers State while Amaechi was governor.

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The lawmakers, who have been at the center of a prolonged power tussle with the suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, reportedly left the country to participate in a program aimed at enhancing their legislative expertise through exposure to international parliamentary practices.

Their trip comes after a period of relative silence following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the crisis, which included the declaration of a political state of emergency in the state. Despite their suspension, it has been reported that the lawmakers and their families continue to reside in official quarters at the legislative estate in Port Harcourt.

In a statement released by Martins Wachukwu, the Special Assistant on Media to Speaker Amaewhule, the training tour officially began on Friday.

Wachukwu noted that the objective of the UK visit is to improve the lawmakers’ legislative performance and deepen their understanding of global best practices in governance.

This development raised questions about the status and privileges of the suspended legislators amidst the unresolved political impasse in Rivers State.

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Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ehie claimed to have evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone.

“I can show you my phone. In early October 2023, they approached me with a N5 billion bribe for impeachment. I have it documented and have printed and distributed it in case they attempt anything against me,” he stated.

Ehie, who was the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly at the time, denied any involvement in the October 30, 2023, bombing of the Assembly complex. His response follows allegations from George Nwaeke, a former state head of service, who claimed that Governor Fubara ordered the attack and provided Ehie with funds for the operation.

Dismissing the claims as politically motivated, Ehie insisted, “I had no hand in the burning of the Rivers Assembly. Like everyone else, I woke up on October 30, 2023, to the news.”

He further disclosed that he has instructed his lawyers to file a criminal libel suit against Nwaeke, revealing that the ex-official sought financial assistance from him on the same day he resigned.

Rivers State has been embroiled in a political crisis following Governor Fubara’s fallout with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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Initial reports, which circulated widely on social media and some news outlets, suggested a significant explosion had occurred at the gas plant, causing widespread panic and raising concerns about potential environmental damage. However, local leaders, speaking on condition of anonymity to avoid potential backlash, have provided a different account of the events.

“There was no explosion at the Soku gas plant itself,” one community elder stated.

“What we witnessed was a fire along a pipeline connected to the facility. It was a serious fire, and we are concerned, but it was not an explosion as some have reported.”

Another leader corroborated this account, emphasizing the need for accurate information.

“We understand the concern surrounding such incidents, but spreading misinformation only creates unnecessary fear. We need a clear and factual understanding of what happened,” he said.

The community leaders confirmed that the fire, though contained, caused significant alarm among residents. They are now calling on NAOC and relevant government agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the pipeline fire and to implement measures to prevent future occurrences.

NAOC has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, sources close to the company indicate that they are aware of the “pipeline fire” and are conducting an internal investigation.

The Rivers State government has also been notified of the incident and is expected to engage with both the community and NAOC to ensure a transparent and thorough investigation.

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The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the President’s office in Aso Rock, was attended by several key officials, including Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, Principal Private Secretary to the President, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, and Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

The ceremony occurred shortly before 3:00 pm today.

The appointment follows President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18. As part of the emergency measures, the President suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial six-month period.

In a national broadcast, President Tinubu cited prolonged political instability, constitutional breaches, and security threats in the state as reasons for the drastic action.

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, will now oversee the state’s affairs until normalcy is restored.

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Tinubu said that the decision was taken to protect lives and property across the state following the absence of constitutionally elected government in the state, saying under the law, no arm of the government can function without the order in any state.

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Odili had claimed that Governor Siminilayi Fubara prevented Wike from turning Rivers State into his personal property.

However, speaking at a Special Thanksgiving Service in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, Wike said: “Must you be a trader all the time? As governor for eight years, what else are you looking for?

“You know, I didn’t want to say anything. But somebody called me last night, and told me what someone said in the social media. I said until I read it myself. This morning, I read in the newspapers what our former governor, Sir Dr Peter Odili, said.

“What did he say? He said that the present governor has been able to stop one man who wanted to convert Rivers State to his personal estate.

“Between him and myself, who has turned Rivers State to his personal estate? His wife is a chairman of Governing Council, his daughter is a Commissioner, his other daughter is a Judge, and he is the general overseer. Who has now turned Rivers State to his private estate? I am sure if care is not taken, if there is a chance, he can even arrange a marriage for the governor.

“It was his nephew, his late senior brother’s son that was recommended for Commissioner. He took the slot and gave it to his own daughter. Someone who didn’t remember to stand for the son of his late elder brother, is that an elder statesman?

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The explosion brought down the gate of the secretariat while doors, windows and other property were destroyed.

This is the second time the Chief Tony Okocha-led APC would be experiencing such an attack at its secretariat this year.

This came as the local government elections is set to hold in the state today as the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said on Friday that all sensitive materials have been distributed to the various local government areas.

Chief Tony Okocha disclosed that “About 3:20am some gun-trotting young men with their explosives and all that, came here and dropped the first explosive, maybe because the one they dropped here did not detonate, they came back the second time to burn the structure – look at the security house is gone.

“Behind me you will see that there was also an attempt, our people came and we were able to quench the fire,” Okocha said.

He alleged that the incident was politically motivated and blamed the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, whom he said had earlier declared war over the local government election.

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In a statement issued on Tuesday by the management of the Airline, there was no damage to the aircraft.

“The incident happened at 3.30 local time.

“The CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft with registration 5N-BXR landed safely with passengers wondering what could have happened because the airplane landed safely without difficulty.

Captain Stanley Balami reported that the aircraft encountered a slip due to algea on the taxi-way which made it unable to maintain the centre line.

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