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JUST IN: Senate approves State of Emergency in Rivers

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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.

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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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