The Rivers State House of Assembly formally recommenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu.

This marks the second time within ten months that the state legislature has initiated such a move.

At a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, formally read the notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara.

The notice, which was endorsed by 26 lawmakers, accused the governor of actions allegedly in violation of the Nigerian Constitution.

Amaewhule announced that the notice would be served on the governor within the next seven days.

During the same sitting, the Deputy Majority Leader, Linda Stewart, read the notice of allegations and gross misconduct leveled against Deputy Governor Ngozi Oduh.

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the President holds the constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state where circumstances threaten public safety or governance.

According to the ruling, this authority may be exercised to prevent a serious breakdown of law and order or to stop conditions from deteriorating into chaos or anarchy.

The court emphasized that such powers are intended to safeguard national stability and ensure the continued functioning of democratic institutions when extraordinary situations arise.

It noted that emergency measures are justified only in exceptional cases where normal governance mechanisms are unable to effectively address escalating crises.

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed General Christopher Musa (Rtd), the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as the new Minister of Defence.

The confirmation occurred on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, after an extensive five-hour screening session.

The screening exercise began shortly after the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read Tinubu’s request during plenary, urging lawmakers to consider and approve the ex-CDS as a replacement for former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday, citing health reasons.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier nominated General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence on Tuesday.

Tinubu’s letter, transmitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, expressed confidence in Musa’s capacity to “strengthen Nigeria’s security framework” and reposition the ministry at a time the nation is battling worsening insecurity.

JomogNews previously reported that the House of Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, following his nomination by President Bola Tinubu as the new Minister of Defence.