35 h. ago #Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act

Conveners of the 2024 #Endbadgovernance protest have declared protest against emergency rule in Rivers State and the alleged use of the Cybercrime Act by the police to “hunt activists, journalists and social media influencers.” A flyer circulating on social media platform X, shared by one of last year’s protest organisers, the Take It Back Movement, Read More

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37 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his confidence over the ongoing political crisis in the state, saying that no amount of storm can break him and his people down. The Governor led this out on Monday when he hosted Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at […] The post Emergency Rule: “Despite Political Challenges, Rivers Remains Stronger” – Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. 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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44 h. ago Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Dele Momodu has spoken on the Rivers State controversy, advising President Bola Tinubu against ending democracy in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying his administration is worse than a dictatorship. Momodu […] The post Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 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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49 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Says nation’s economy failing HUMAN Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his recent pronouncement of a state of emergency in River State, describing the nation’s number one citizen as giving out what he refused to accept then as Lagos State governor. Falana, who was speaking at a webinar tagged, “Civilian Coup? […] Rivers emergency rule: It’s surprising Tinubu is giving out what he refused to accept as Lagos governor —Falana Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu 

State of emergency duration too long   From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ibinabo Joy Dokubo, has appealed to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reconsider the duration for the State of Emergency that was recently proclaimed in Rivers State that resulted in the suspension […] The post Rivers crisis: Reconsider your decision, APC Chieftain appeals to Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Rivers: Tinubu Breached Constitution, Nigerians Must Stop Him — Falana

Legal luminary, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged Nigerians to rise against the violation of the country’s constitution by President Bola Tinubu, following his recent suspension of the democratic structures in Rivers State with the imposition of a state of emergency earlier this month.   Citing an escalating political crisis in the oil-rich state, President Tinubu […]

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66 h. ago Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja

Tribune Online Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja The former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that the declaration of emergency rule has brought relative peace to Rivers State. Declaration of emergency rule has ensured relative peace in Rivers — Ladoja Tribune Online

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials

Tribune Online State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials THE weekend in Rivers State under the state of emergency regime was replete with reports, mostly videos of accusations and allegations, from top actors of the ongoing political crisis. Most intriguing was the video by the Head of Service (HOF) of the state, Dr. George Nwaeke who in the video made scathing allegations against his […] State of Emergency: Weekend of allegations, blackmails, refutings and denials Tribune Online

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3 d. 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 N’Assembly Prevented Descent To Anarchy In Rivers – Senate Leader

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Saturday, defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, noting that the lawmakers should be commended and not vilified. As a responsible and responsive parliament, Bamidele argued that an emergency “is an […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Emergency rule in Rivers, affront to democracy – Fubara’s kinsmen

The Opobo Council of Chiefs, kinsmen of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has criticised the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The council described Fubara’s suspension as an affront to democracy, saying that President Bola Tinubu’s action was a gross abuse of power. Vice Chairman of Opobo Council of Chiefs, Edwin Brown, made Read More

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4 d. 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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