4 d. ago 100 Civil Society Groups Back Falana, Tell Tinubu To Sack Rivers Sole Administrator

A coalition of 100 civil society groups, known as the Civic Room for Rule of Law, has thrown its weight behind human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over his call for the removal of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.). The groups claimed that Ibas has breached presidential orders and disregarded the […]

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8 d. ago N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike has berated Nigerian Bar Association over its stance on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Wike alleged that NBA’s criticism of the state of emergency in the oil rich state was influenced by the N300 million […] The post N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance

Prominent human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the immediate removal of Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas from his position as Sole Administrator in Rivers State. Falana’s demand stems from what he describes as a violation of due process and outright disregard for President Bola Tinubu’s authority. In a […] The post Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Nigerians in US to protest at White House

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Nigerians in US to protest at White House A coalition of Nigerian activists in the United States, under the Democratic Movement (DM), has announced a demonstration at the White House to protest what it describes as a threat to democratic governance in Rivers State. The coalition is calling for the reversal of any move to impose emergency rule in the state, the reinstatement […] Rivers emergency rule: Nigerians in US to protest at White House Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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