The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The decision was reached on Thursday following a closed-door session by lawmakers. As part of the emergency measures, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have been suspended for six months.
The approval follows rising political tensions in the state, with concerns over governance and stability. More details to follow.
