The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, following escalating political tensions and security concerns. During plenary on Wednesday, 243 lawmakers supported the motion moved by House Majority Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, albeit with amendments. One such amendment, proposed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, urged President Tinubu to review the emergency status within the six-month period initially announced. Additionally, the House passed a motion by Rep. Ben Etanabene (Delta State) to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, citing Section 11(4) of the Nigerian Constitution.…