2 h. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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38 h. ago Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the decision of the National Assembly (NASS) to endorse the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu was in the interest of the nation. Defending the declaration, Bamidele said, “Emergency is an extraordinary measure, […] The post Senate Leader: NASS upheld Rivers emergency to prevent anarchy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has condemned the recent imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision and restore democratic governance in the oil-producing state. Nigerian Professionals in Europe kick against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labor Party member, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending elected officials in the process. Okonkwo deemed Tinubu’s actions as treasonable and criminal, questioning the constitutionality of the declaration. He expressed concerns over the implications of this move, highlighting the potential undermining […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it undemocratic and unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Sunday, Wabara decried the suspension of the elected governor, deputy governor, and State House Read More

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7 d. ago Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it read more Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

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8 d. ago Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule He attributed the speculation to those he called "the merchants of blackmail enterprise to add flavour to their subsisting hate and malice campaign." Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Addressing newsmen in Owerri on Friday, Governor Uzodimma noted that the announcement by Tinubu is a necessary step toward national security. Recall that some individuals, said to be militants had threatened to sabotage oil […] The post Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akpabio Silenced Critics of Tinubu’s Emergency Rule — Dickson

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has given insight into part of the behind-the-scene incidents during the session where the senate debated the emergency rule President Bola Tinubu declared in Rivers State. In a statement, Dickson, who walked out of the red chamber before the Senate approved the president’s proclamation, […]

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1 week ago ‘Tinubu’s action unconstitutional,’ Kwankwaso faults River emergency rule

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued via his official X handle on Friday, Kwankwaso described the move as an unconstitutional decision that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. Kwankwaso also berated the president’s Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Illegal, Says Wike’s Ally Makinde

  Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the Tuesday’s declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State as an illegality that any right-thinking Nigerian must resist. Makinde, an ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is one of the gladiators in the Rivers State political crisis, said it was […]

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1 week ago Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers The group further said the declaration of a state of emergency is not a better alternative, given its potential for abuse of power and negation of democratic principles. Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: Obi urges Labour Party lawmakers to defend democracy

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party in the National Assembly to uphold justice and resist any actions that threaten Nigeria’s democratic integrity. In a statement addressed to Labour Party lawmakers on Thursday via X, Obi expressed concern over what he described as a “deteriorating Read More

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1 week 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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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast Former presidential media aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to journalist and broadcaster Dr. Reuben Abati, disputing his interpretation of President Bola Tinubu’s comments on governance in Rivers State. In a widely circulated video on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Omokri addressed remarks made on Arise Television, where Abati suggested that the President was assuming dictatorial powers […] Rivers emergency rule: Reno Omokri counters Abati’s claims on Tinubu’s broadcast Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week ago UPDATED: Atiku, Obi, others urge N’Assembly to reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, along with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, have called on the National Assembly to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Atiku, speaking on behalf of the opposition leaders at a press conference Read More

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