Nigeria, March 19 -- The Rivers State Government says it is surprised at the State of Emergency declared on the state by President Bola Tinubu as the state was being properly governed by the Siminalayi Fubara administration.

The state's commissioner for information, Warisenibo Johnson, in a statement late on Tuesday, declared the stance of the state government.

"Yes, we have political disagreements, but good governance had continued, salaries have been paid, and great projects were being executed to move the state forward. Above all, Rivers State is safe, secure and peaceful under our watch," Mr Johnson wrote.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that President Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in the state, a controversial decision that has rais...