4 h. 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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4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago I don’t have an alarm clock, Soyinka defends delay in Tinubu assessment

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has rejected any attempt by Nigerians to dictate the timing of his assessment of President Tinubu’s government. He asserted his independence, making it clear that he would not be bound by external schedules. Soyinka emphasised that he would only offer his evaluation when he deems it necessary and when he has Read More

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14 h. ago Tinubu committed to strengthen security, economic prosperity — Ribadu

Tribune Online Tinubu committed to strengthen security, economic prosperity — Ribadu Ribadu said, "I remain dedicated to supporting Adamawa State’s development, and I assure you of the President’s resolve to enhance governance and improve the welfare of all Nigerians.“ Tinubu committed to strengthen security, economic prosperity — Ribadu Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Sule Lamido Charges Oppositions To Be Strategic In Fighting Tinibu, APC

Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has charged opposition leaders in Nigeria to be strategic and focused on flighting President Bola Tinibu’s government and failure of the All Progressives Congress without sentiment, emotion and anger in the struggle. The former governor made the remarks during an annual Ramadan breakfast with Peoples Democratic Party leaders and […]

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19 h. ago SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’

Tribune Online SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel […] SERAP sues Tinubu over ‘unlawful suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers’ Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Umahi, Okpebholo Praise Tinubu’s Commitment To Peace, Development In Niger Delta

Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, and Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, have praised President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to ensure peace in the Niger Delta region. Umahi commended Tinubu’s decision to declare a State of Emergency in Rivers State, which helped restore normalcy and prevented the destruction of critical infrastructure. The Minister noted that […] The post Umahi, Okpebholo Praise Tinubu’s Commitment To Peace, Development In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Tinubu, Governors condole with Katsina Governor over mother’s death

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.    The 93-year-old matriarch passed away late on Saturday.   The post Tinubu, Governors condole with Katsina Governor over mother’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a bid to clarify its stance on recent political events in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to neutrality. This comes after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other elected officials due to ongoing political instability. […] The post NGF insists on neutrality amidst recent political developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido

By Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has appealed to the opposition elements, including those currently exiting the All Progressives Congress (APC), to come back home to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where together, they would build a greater Nigeria for the good […] The post I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

The Cross River State Government has formally dissociated itself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s reservations regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s read more State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

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62 h. 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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2 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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3 d. 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 d. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court The electorate in Rivers State has dragged President Bola Tinubu to court over the removal of the elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and the entire members of the State House of Assembly. Emergency rule: Rivers electorate drag Tinubu, NASS, AGF to Court Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu Ajadi said his fear hinged on the fact that President Tinubu’s action may be setting a bad precedent that could lead to the truncation of the current democracy. Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey

Tribune Online Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has dissociated himself from the statement said to have been issued by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, opposing the decision of President Bola Tinubu to... Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Rivers: 10th National Assembly, A Mere Rubberstamp — Kwankwaso

A national leader of the opposition New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has blasted the 10th National Assembly for unanimously ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation on Rivers State and the unilateral suspension of the State governor, his deputy and House of Assembly, by President Bola Tinubu, describing the lawmakers as mere […]

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3 d. ago  Delta Monarch Seeks More Federal Presence, Apology For 1967 Asaba Massacre

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has called on President Bola Tinubu to increase the federal government’s presence in Delta State, highlighting key areas of concern, including the absence of a federal university in Asaba and the need for an official apology for the 1967 Asaba massacre. Speaking to journalists  at the State […]

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