Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sacked all commissioners and other public officers "affected by the Supreme Court judgement" that nullified some of the governor's decisions.

Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara's spokesperson, said in a statement on Wednesday that the governor made the decision during a valedictory session he held with his cabinet in Port Harcourt.

The session, held at Government House, Port Harcourt, coincided with Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary.

According to the statement, Mr Fubara thanked members of his cabinet for their services and contributions to the state's development in the last two years.

Mr Fubara highlighted the significance of Nigeria's independence. He called on a...