7 d. ago Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State.  The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers condemning the hasty declaration of the state of […] The post Rivers: Ijaw demands reversal of emergency rule, seeks dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue

Diri urges NASS to set up reconciliation committee By Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ijaw nation has unanimously called on President Bola Tinubu to rescind the decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The event, held at Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, and attended by eminent Ijaw leaders, featured various speakers […] The post Rivers: Ijaws demand reversal of emergency rule, seek dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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9 d. ago Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed

Organised Labour has issued warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reverse the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. The union noted that its may be forced to take action that could disrupt national economic activities if Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the state’s House of Assembly did not return […] The post Labour Union Threatens To Shutdown Economy If Rivers Emergency Rule Is Not Reversed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action

Tribune Online Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Organised Labour has opposed the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that it may take action that could disrupt the economy if the decision is not reversed soon. Organised Labour condemns Rivers emergency rule, threatens action Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule The petitioners argued that the President's actions in Rivers State are unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Nigeria and the broader West African region if nothing is done to address it. Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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1 week 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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1 week ago Aisha Yesufu, others demand reversal of emergency rule in Rivers

The Co-convener of the #BringBackourGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, and other rights activists on Saturday condemned and demanded the reversal of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency imposed on Rivers State. They also pressed for the immediate reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, describing the President’s action as Read More

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2 w. ago Organised Labour Demands Immediate Reversal Of State Of Emergency In Rivers

The organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, has condemned the President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an unconstitutional overreach and a direct assault on democracy. In a joint statement signed by NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and […]

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2 w. ago PDP Demands Immediate Reversal Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swiftly rejected the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. This declaration, made in a nationwide broadcast on March 18, 2025, suspended the state governor, deputy governor, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. In a […] The post PDP Demands Immediate Reversal Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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