5 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas to submit breakdown of major expenditures in the N1.48 trillion Appropriation bill, 2025. Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, to head the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The Ad-hoc Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State questioned the rationale behind the selection process for such a sensitive institution yesterday […] The post Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has faulted Senator Seriake Dickson’s Democracy Day remarks, describing them as a disappointing and inaccurate portrayal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and his commitment to resolving political tensions in the Niger Delta. In a statement issued by his Special […] The post Senator Dickson can’t distract Tinubu’s visible gain in Niger Delta with Political rhetorics – Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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