43 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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3 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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4 d. ago Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call?

Tribune Online Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? THE Nigerian social media space has been awash with reactions over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State.  On Tuesday 18th March 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State.  This declaration was made pursuant to section 305(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, […] Turbulence in the political sphere in Rivers: Was the declaration of a state of emergency the right call? Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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5 d. ago CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto A coalition of the Nigerian civil society situation room in the Northwest Zone has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling it a direct violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles and the rule of law, describing the declaration as an unconstitutional overreach […] The post CSOs condemn state of emergency in Rivers, tag Fubara’s suspension unconstitutional 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 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 Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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7 d. ago Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims

Tribune Online Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims As fleeing residents of Ilobu and Ifon-Osun now take refuge in many churches, mosques, and other worship centers in Osun State, the Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, on Sunday called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to victims displaced by the Ifon-Osun/Ilobu communal clash. Ilobu/Ifon clash: APC chieftain, Omowaiye, seeks urgent relief for victims Tribune Online

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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 Wabara calls for reversal of state of emergency in Rivers State

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia     The Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adolph Wabara has in very strong terms, condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, and called for its reversal.   In a statement he personally signed, Wabara said the action […] The post Wabara calls for reversal of state of emergency in Rivers State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Provide relief for Osun communal clash victims, FHA boss urges NEMA

The Executive Director, Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mr. Oluremi Omowaiye, has called on the National Emergency Management Agency to urgently provide relief materials for those displaced by the ongoing communal clashes in Osun State. The violent confrontations involving hoodlums from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun have led to several deaths, multiple Read More

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8 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 emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan

…Says government knows right course of action, but deliberately ignored it By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a blatant abuse of power by all three arms of government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual […] The post Rivers emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Tinubu’s Action In Rivers Is Unconstitutional, May Lead To Anarchy – Kwankwaso

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a recipe for anarchy. Kwankwaso, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, criticized the move, warning that it could lead to chaos. He also expressed disappointment with the 10th National […] The post Tinubu’s Action In Rivers Is Unconstitutional, May Lead To Anarchy – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘It’s civilian coup d’état,’ Ozekhome condemns Rivers emergency rule

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a civilian coup d’état. In a public broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, Read More

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1 week ago ‘Civilian coup d’état,’ Ozekhome condemns Rivers emergency rule

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a civilian coup d’état. In a public broadcast on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and announced the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, Read More

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1 week ago PDP demands APC scribe’s arrest for proposing emergency rule in Osun

The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the arrest of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Osun State. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, called for Basiru’s arrest over his X.com post, where he wrote: “Rivers State of Read More

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