7 h. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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8 d. ago Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday morning fired tear gas at protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and read more Police teargas protesters in Rivers, Abuja over emergency rule, repression

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2 w. ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emergency rule: Tinubu saves Rivers from looming dangers — Ex

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Tinubu saves Rivers from looming dangers — Ex-minister Adegoroye said Tinubu must have acted based on intelligence reports that were not palatable. Emergency rule: Tinubu saves Rivers from looming dangers — Ex-minister Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Speaker Abbas, Reps Lauded For Approving Emergency Rule

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has expressed confidence in Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th House of Representatives, commending their professionalism and commitment to due process in approving the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Matthew Gabriel, executive director of PWI, said the group conducted an independent investigation before arriving […]

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs in the lower chamber, Hon. Philip Agbese, who spoke during a media chat in Abuja, maintained that the resolution of the house was not for any pecuniary consideration as being alleged. UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps Dismiss Alleged $5,000 Inducement To Ratify Emergency Rule In Rivers

The House of Representatives has dismissed the allegations that each member was induced with $5,000 to grant President Bola Tinubu’s request for the declaration state of emergency in Rivers State.   The House Deputy Spokesperson, Hon. Philip Agbese (Benue, APC), who made the refutal in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Saturday, described the […]

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3 w. ago Rivers: We were not induced to approve Emergency Rule – Reps

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has denied allegations that members were induced to ratify the Emergency Rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The deputy spokesman of the House, Philip Agbese, who spoke in Abuja on Saturday, said the approval of the Emergency Rule was done out of patriotism and […] The post Rivers: We were not induced to approve Emergency Rule – Reps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation He said: "The allegation that members of the House of Representatives were induced with $5,000 to pass a resolution, is unfair to the Parliament. Very, very unfair to the Parliament. Rivers emergency rule: Reps dismiss $5,000 bribery allegation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member

Tribune Online We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member Galambi’s comments come amid controversy surrounding the declaration, with some groups accusing the National Assembly of being compromised in its decision-making process. We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ireti Kingibe faults voice vote in Rivers emergency rule approval

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers: Bode George Faults Emergency Rule, Warns Against Repeat Of 1962 Crisis

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has strongly condemned the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions are unconstitutional and could plunge the nation into a deeper political crisis. LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in […]

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3 w. ago This is a delicate national assignment but expect roadmap soon – Ibok

…As aides says Fubara had no hands in bombings A roadmap is coming out soon to show how Rivers State read more This is a delicate national assignment but expect roadmap soon – Ibok-et Ibas, Rivers sole administrator

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3 w. ago Can lawmakers approve state of emergency rule with voice vote?

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers State, using a voice read more Can lawmakers approve state of emergency rule with voice vote?

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3 w. ago Rivers: Reps’ Northern caucus backs emergency rule, says declaration must stand

Tribune Online Rivers: Reps’ Northern caucus backs emergency rule, says declaration must stand "We can not also as a legislative house or as a government sit down and allow miscreants, hoodlums, and politically motivated thugs continue to destroy critical national assets at the expense of our national economy," he said. Rivers: Reps’ Northern caucus backs emergency rule, says declaration must stand Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, others

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Read More

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, others

The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with the six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly, as announced by President Bola Tinubu. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Read More

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Reps approve emergency rule in Rivers with voice vote

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives has approved the emergency rule in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu through a voice vote. After the session, which lasted for barely 23 minutes, the speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, adjourned plenary to March 24. Details later… The post BREAKING: Reps approve emergency rule in Rivers with voice vote appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Two female Reps members clash before plenary over state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Two female Reps members clash before plenary over state of emergency in Rivers Two female members of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marie Ebikake and Hon. Blessing Amadi, engaged in a heated argument on Wednesday before the commencement of the plenary session over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Ebikake and Amadi, who represent Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency of Bayelsa and Port Harcourt Two Federal […] Two female Reps members clash before plenary over state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Reps in shouting match ahead of Rivers emergency rule debate

Members of the House of Representatives engaged in a heated exchange as the green chamber prepared to debate the emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that two female members shouted at each other over the political crisis in the South-South State. The two female lawmakers, Marie Ebikake (PDP, Bayelsa) and Blessing Amadi (PDP, Read More

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