Supreme Court Rules on Legality of Tinubu's State of Emergency in Rivers State

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has made a fresh decision regarding President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The court heard a suit challenging the declaration and a plaintiff from Delta State withdrew the lawsuit.

The case primarily revolves around the legality of the state of emergency and its implications on the state officials, including the governor, deputy governor, and members of the State House of Assembly. President Tinubu declared the state of emergency in March 2025 due to political crises in the state.