Nigeria, April 1 -- Muslim leaders in Rivers State have asked President Bola Tinubu to restore "full authority" of the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara.

The group, drawn from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, made the call on Monday at Mr Fubara's private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-el-Fitri Sallah visit.

Mr Tinubu, on 18 March, declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state, suspending Mr Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and the state lawmakers for an initial period of six months.

The president cited the attack on the oil pipeline and the protracted political crisis in the state triggered by the feud between Mr Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the FCT m...