26 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Turkey court orders release of three journalists after unrest coverage

A Turkish court on Thursday ordered the release of three journalists, including AFP photographer Yasin Akgul, held after covering the country’s worst unrest in over a decade, his lawyer and an NGO said. Akgul, 35, was one of 11 journalists detained after days of covering mass protests that erupted on March 19 when Istanbul mayor Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Turkey: What to know about recent protests after Imamoglu’s arrest

Tribune Online Turkey: What to know about recent protests after Imamoglu’s arrest Tensions in Turkey have escalated as protests continue following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. Turkey: What to know about recent protests after Imamoglu’s arrest Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Court to rule on mayor’s arrest after mass protests in Turkey

A Turkish court was set to rule on Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s detention on Sunday, after vast crowds rallying in support of him clashed with riot police. The Caglayan court was expected to decide whether to charge or release him, his lawyer said, after a fourth night of protests sparked a harsh crackdown in Turkey’s Read More

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6 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers: Federal Gov’t Dragged To ECOWAS Court Over Emergency Rule

The federal government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. In the suit dated March 20, 2025 and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking an order of the court to […]

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7 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court The electorate in Rivers State has dragged President Bola Tinubu to court over the removal of the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and the entire members of the State House of Assembly. Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Obi of Onitsha denies mobilising Igbo youths for Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearance

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has dismissed reports claiming he directed Igbo youths to stage a mass protest in Abuja on March 21, 2025, in support of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Reacting to the speculation, the monarch, through a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Read More

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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Lawyers disagree on Supreme Court’s role

Legal experts are divided over the Supreme Court’s role in the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. While former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, criticized the apex court’s handling of legal matters, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), maintained that the Read More

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9 d. ago Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers

A coalition of concerned civil servants in Rivers State, and the Rivers Solidarity for Good Governance, have issued warning to the state’s House of Assembly over delay of 2025 budget. The groups condemned what it called reckless inaction and obstruction of governance, by Speaker Martin Amaewhule-Led lawmakers, warning of mass protest if their demands were […] The post Civil Servants Threaten Mass Protest Over Budget Delay In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Americans protest outside Tesla showroom over Musk’s role with DOGE

Tribune Online Americans protest outside Tesla showroom over Musk’s role with DOGE The protests, organised under the “Tesla Takedown” campaign, began on February 15 and have gained momentum amid concerns over mass government job cuts linked to DOGE.  Americans protest outside Tesla showroom over Musk’s role with DOGE Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Natasha: Mass Protests, Disruptions Not Solution To Political Issues – Arewa Group

A northern group, Arewa Revival Project, ARP, yesterday, condemned an alleged plan of mass protests and disruptions by some groups on the heels of the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Speaking during a press conference, the Project Coordinator, ARP, Hon. Muttaka Ibrahim, expressed concern over political actors allegedly sponsoring violence to further […]

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu urges political actors to respect court rulings

President Bola Tinubu says political stakeholders in Rivers State must respect court rulings and uphold the rule of law to restore peace in the crisis-hit state. In a Tuesday statement titled “President Tinubu Calls for Adherence to the Rule of Law to Restore Peace in Rivers State”, signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Read More

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2 w. ago Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11

Tribune Online Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11 The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) will on March 11 deliver ruling on the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, and 20 (Force Entrants ( of the Police Academy challenging their forceful retirement from Nigeria Police Force by the Police Service Commission (PSC), Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Force Secretary. The officers, […] Court to rule on case between ‘retired’ Police officers, PSC, IGP, other March 11 Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Youth Council Threatens Mass Protests Over 1966 Coup, Demands $10 Trillion In Reparations

The World Igbo Youth Council (WIYC) is demanding a whopping $10 trillion in compensation for the Igbos over the 1966 coup, and they’re planning mass protests across several cities in Nigeria to drive their point home. The protests, scheduled to start on March 17, 2025, will continue until the government tenders an apology to the […] The post Youth Council Threatens Mass Protests Over 1966 Coup, Demands $10 Trillion In Reparations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FUOYE students protest call for VC’s sack over alleged sexual harassment

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Wednesday staged a mass protest against what they described as a deliberate attempt by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) National Women’s Committee to destabilise the university. The students carried placards with various inscriptions and chanted solidarity […] The post FUOYE students protest call for VC’s sack over alleged sexual harassment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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