3 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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27 h. ago Lawmakers deserve praise for approving Rivers emergency rule – Senate leader

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of the state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying lawmakers deserve commendation and not the backlash they got. He said instead of being vilified, National Assembly members should be commended for Read More

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38 h. ago Tinubu Using Emergency Rule To Intimidate Govs Ahead Of 2027 Elections — Amaechi

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a politically-motivated move aimed at intimidating governors who may not support the president’s reelection bid in 2027. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, citing prolonged […]

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40 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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41 h. ago Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader

Tribune Online Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader The leadership of the National Assembly has justified the unanimous ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu in the heat of the festering political crisis brewing in the state. The legislature posited that both chambers ratified the proclamation in spite of public outcries against it in national interest, […] Rivers’ state of emergency in national interest — Senate leader Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy – Fubara’s Ex

Former head of service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state saved it from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Nweke stated that he was neither sacked nor pressured to resign. He thanked Tinubu for his swift […]

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61 h. ago Emergency Rule Saved Rivers, Fubara Orchestrated All Crises, Says Ex

The immediate-past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency saved the people of the State from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Friday, Nweke revealed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was […]

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2 d. ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Urged To Ignore Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said it was alarmed by the  unpatriotic call to President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State by some self-centred politicians with a view to creating a political upheaval and destabilize the state just recovering from years of  armed bandits siege. […]

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3 d. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy, Bloodshed — Legal Practitioner

A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Princewill Dike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu acted proactively with the declaration of a state of emergency on Rivers State, to save it from a looming anarchy capable of leading to bloodshed. He further stated that the President’s declaration of an emergency rule in the state was pursuant to […]

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4 d. ago l’m not surprised corrupt NASS leadership approve emergency rule – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he is not surprised that the National Assembly ratified the declaration of emergency rule in read more l’m not surprised corrupt NASS leadership approve emergency rule – Atiku

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5 d. ago PDP youth leaders say Rivers emergency rule unconstitutional

The forum of youth leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory has condemned the state of energency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional. The Forum noted that the declaration not only violates the principles of democracy but also represents a troubling Read More

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5 d. ago Anambra guber: APC youths drum support for Ukachukwu to emerge party’s candidate

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Ahead of the April 5th All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Anambra State governorship election, a registered party’s support group under the auspices of APC Youths Progressive Forum (YPF) has urged the national leadership of the party to ensure the emergence of former House of Representatives member, Prince Nicholas […] The post Anambra guber: APC youths drum support for Ukachukwu to emerge party’s candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Infrastructure Decay: Imo Community Calls For State Of Emergency

The inhabitants of Ohaji Egbema community have lamented the level of deprivation and infrastructure decay prevalent within the vicinity as a result neglect by the state government and companies despite their numerous contributions to economic sustainability in Imo State. They called on the Governor of the State, Hope Uzodinma, as a matter of urgency, to […]

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5 d. ago INC summons top Ijaw leaders for emergency meeting in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The apex body of the Ijaw nation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), has summoned an emergency meeting of top Ijaw leaders in Yenagoa today. Though the notice of the meeting signed by the national secretary, Ebipanowei Wodu, did not state the agenda, sources within the INC said the issue of the […] The post INC summons top Ijaw leaders for emergency meeting in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago 2027: Hurdles mount as coalition leaders move to unveil mega party

Tribune Online 2027: Hurdles mount as coalition leaders move to unveil mega party •Failure to agree on rallying point a major mistake —Source •As Mark, Saraki adopt siddon look approach FRESH hurdles are said to be emerging in the camps of the leaders and proponents of the mega party being put together by political forces opposed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Investigation by the Nigerian Tribune […] 2027: Hurdles mount as coalition leaders move to unveil mega party Tribune Online

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8 d. ago PICTORIAL: Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday made his first public appearance after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that Fubara, alongside his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the State House of Assembly were suspended by President Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast last Tuesday. […]

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8 d. 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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