3 h. ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ayakoro community in Bayelsa deserves governorship slot, Okpebholo says

Tribune Online Ayakoro community in Bayelsa deserves governorship slot, Okpebholo says  Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said that the people of Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State deserve to produce the next governor of the state.. Okpebholo spoke as a guest during the 67th anniversary of Ayakoro Annual Festival (Eyal Obeyin) 2025 at Ayakoro community on Sunday. The News Agency of […] Ayakoro community in Bayelsa deserves governorship slot, Okpebholo says Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the leadership of the National Assembly of corruption over the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: Atiku accuses NASS leadership of corruption Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Elder statesman and former Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Marshal Frank O Ajobena (retd), has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara while declaring a state of emergency in Rivers, describing the President’s action as autocratic. Ajobena argued that while President Tinubu can declare a […] The post Ajobena slams Tinubu’s ‘autocratic’ suspension of Fubara, praises Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Commissions 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo

Edo State Governor Okpebholo has launched a massive farming project, cultivating 3,000 hectares of farmland across the state’s three senatorial districts. The first phase of the project began with the cultivation of 60 hectares in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West Local Government Area. This initiative is part of Governor Okpebholo’s back-to-farm project, which aligns with President […] The post Gov Okpebholo Commissions 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago National Assembly Leadership Under Akpabio Is Corrupt, Says Ex

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the leadership of the National Assembly under the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of corruption. Atiku made the claim during an interview with a TV journalist on the platform of ‘Untold Stories With Adesua’, where he also commented on the state of emergency declaration on Rivers State by President […]

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18 h. ago Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

Organised Labour has issued warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reverse the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. The union noted that its may be forced to take action that could disrupt national economic activities if Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the state’s House of Assembly did not return […] The post Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Arising from the deplorable state of schools across the state, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared a state of emergency on public schools throughout Edo State. The Governor, who was accompanied on an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Government Areas of Edo South Senatorial District, […] The post Edo: Okpebholo declares state of emergency on public schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago First Lady’s RHI donates N1bn to combat TB, declares it health emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu on Monday, at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach held at the Sauka Village, Airport Road Abuja, donated the sum of N1 billion to fight the disease.  The theme for the 2025 World TB Day is, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, […] The post First Lady’s RHI donates N1bn to combat TB, declares it health emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action

Tribune Online Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Organised Labour has opposed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that it may take action that could disrupt the economy if the decision is not reversed soon. Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Food Security: Okpebholo Allocates 3,000 Hectares Of Land For Farming In Edo

Edo State Government has started cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three Senatorial Districts as part of its measures to guarantee food security in the state. Currently, the state has commenced cultivation of 60 hectares of farm land in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West local government area in Edo South Senatorial District. The is […]

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28 h. ago Rivers: Ibas Makes First Appointment, Names Prof Worika New SSG

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has made his first appointment since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu after the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Ibas, in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the […]

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29 h. ago Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others

Tribune Online Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated new school buildings – a new block of classrooms at Ipara Junior College, Majiyagbe; State Junior High School Ibereko, Badagry; Awori Junior College, Ojo and Thogli community grammar school, Badagry. The projects are spearheaded by the Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS). In addition, the state government […] Lagos govt inaugurates school buildings in Ojo, Badagry, others Tribune Online

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31 h. 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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35 h. ago Mike Okonkwo 2025 essay competition opens with new star prizes

Entries for the 20th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for both public and private secondary school students in the country has kicked off. The 20th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students kicked off on Monday, March 17, 2025, and will run through Friday, June 20, 2025. A statement signed by Rev. Anthony […] The post Mike Okonkwo 2025 essay competition opens with new star prizes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago AHEAD OF 2027 Personal Ambitions May Weaken Opposition Coalition

There are strong indications that the personal ambitions of some principal actors in the coalition of political leaders plotting the defeat of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election may weaken the movement. At a press conference on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State on Thursday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar confirmed […]

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39 h. ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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59 h. ago Rivers crisis: Wabara condemns Fubara’s suspension, SERAP sues Tinubu

A former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, on Sunday, faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Wabara insisted that Tinubu’s actions violated the fundamental principles of Nigeria’s Constitution and called Read More

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59 h. ago S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Multiple sources from the Presidency have told The PUNCH that political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the Read More

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