Nigeria’s President has suspended the govenor and declared a state of emergency in an oil-rich state.

Nigeria’s President has declared a state of emergency and suspended the govenor and lawmakers of the oil-rich Rivers state. This comes after a serires of attacks against oil pipelines in the region. The govenor was also facing an impeachment attemtp as lawmakers accused him of irregularities in managing the state’s budget. Military forces were seen at key government buildings in the state following the annoucement.

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