3 d. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

Alleges suppression by Akpabio As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on Thursday, Senator Seriake Dickson launched a scathing critique of read more Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

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3 d. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

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5 d. ago Transfer of Emergency Rule case from Port Harcourt to Abuja is forum shopping –Farah Dagogo

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Dr. Farah Dagogo is a former Federal Lawmaker and 2023 Rivers State governorship aspirant. He was also a member of the State Assembly. In this interview, he discussed extensively the jurisprudence of his case against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and others over the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State. […] The post Transfer of Emergency Rule case from Port Harcourt to Abuja is forum shopping –Farah Dagogo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rivers: Ibas to defend N1.481trn budget proposal before Reps amidst emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers: Ibas to defend N1.481trn budget proposal before Reps amidst emergency rule The sum of N166 billion is earmarked for health, including N5 billion for free drugs for the treatment of malaria and other common ailments. Rivers: Ibas to defend N1.481trn budget proposal before Reps amidst emergency rule Tribune Online

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6 d. ago “Democracy Dead In Nigeria” – Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that Nigeria is no longer operating under a democratic system, citing recent political developments in Edo and Rivers States as proof. Speaking on Monday during an interview with news men Obi criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, which […] The post “Democracy Dead In Nigeria” – Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule

Tribune Online Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule "Emergency rule is a temporary fix, not a permanent cure" Benue crisis: Prof Shilgba writes Tinubu, opposes calls for emergency rule Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator points to education as key focus of the state

Development of the education sector would remain a key focus in Rivers State despite emergency rule in the state. This read more Rivers Sole Administrator points to education as key focus of the state

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2 w. ago Emergency rule: Reps pass N1.481trn Rivers budget through second reading

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Reps pass N1.481trn Rivers budget through second reading The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through Second Reading the sum of N1.481 trillion for Rivers State. Emergency rule: Reps pass N1.481trn Rivers budget through second reading Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senate passes Rivers’s ₦1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers bill to emergency rule committee

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, May 28, passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorise the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year of Rivers State. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly last week, citing the state of […] The post Senate passes Rivers’s ₦1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers bill to emergency rule committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate passes Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers Bill to Emergency Rule Committee

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to authorize the issuance of N1.48 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the 2025 fiscal year of Rivers State. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s formal request to the National Assembly last week, citing the state of emergency imposed […] The post Senate passes Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for second reading, refers Bill to Emergency Rule Committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why I disagree with transfer of emergency rule matter from Rivers —Farah Dagogo

Tribune Online Why I disagree with transfer of emergency rule matter from Rivers —Farah Dagogo Dr Farah Dagogo is a former member of the National Assembly from Rivers State. In this interview by AMAECHI OKONKWO, he discusses the political crisis in Rivers State, his decision to challenge the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by federal authorities, Order 49 Rule 2 and other matters. Do you see the transfer […] Why I disagree with transfer of emergency rule matter from Rivers —Farah Dagogo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dagogo opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The legal team representing Farah Dagogo, former federal lawmaker and 2023 governorship aspirant in Rivers State, has formally protested the relocation of his legal challenge against the Federal Government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State to Abuja. The suit, originally filed in the Port Harcourt Division of […] The post Dagogo opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja    The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly overseeing the emergency rule in the state. This was disclosed by Senate Leader and Chairman […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Farah Dagogo’s legal team opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja

Writes Federal High Court CJ By Tony John, Port Harcourt The legal team representing Farah Dagogo, former federal lawmaker and 2023 governorship aspirant in Rivers State, has formally protested the relocation of his legal challenge against the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The suit, originally filed in the Port […] The post Farah Dagogo’s legal team opposes transfer of Rivers emergency rule suit to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers ‘emergency rule’ budget of N1.48trn attracts subdued moods, cautious flaks

The new Rivers 2025 budget prepared under emergency rule which was presented Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the presidency to read more Rivers ‘emergency rule’ budget of N1.48trn attracts subdued moods, cautious flaks

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3 w. ago Tinubu Presents N1.481trn Rivers 2025 Budget To NASS Amid Emergency Rule

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a proposed 2025 budget of N1.481 trillion for Rivers State to the National Assembly, following the Supreme Court’s nullification of the state’s earlier budget. The move comes amid a state of emergency declared in Rivers on March 18, 2025, which led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy […] The post Tinubu Presents N1.481trn Rivers 2025 Budget To NASS Amid Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal High Court transfers Rivers emergency rule cases to Abuja

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has ordered the transfer of all cases related to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, including the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and state legislators, from the Port Harcourt Division to […] The post Federal High Court transfers Rivers emergency rule cases to Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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