7 d. ago Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers

Senator Ireti Kingibe has condemned the National Assembly’s use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Kingibe argued that this method violates constitutional requirements, as a two-thirds majority is needed for such decisions. She emphasised that a voice vote cannot accurately determine whether this threshold has […] The post Senator Ireti Kingibe Condemns National Assembly’s Voice Vote Ratifying Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi

Tribune Online Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Oghenejabor Ikimi is the National Chairman of the Centre for the Vulnerable and the Underprivileged (CENTREP). The Warri-based human rights activist and lawyer speaks to EBENEZER ADUROKIYA on the development in Rivers State. What is your take on the National Assembly endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State? I’m […] Rivers’ case is one more reason why we must seperate office of Attorney General from Minister of Justice —Lawyer, Ikimi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Rivers: Senator Kingibe condemns voice vote on emergency rule

Federal Capital Territory Senator Ireti Kingibe has issued a strong rebuke against the National Assembly’s use of voice voting to read more Rivers: Senator Kingibe condemns voice vote on emergency rule

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8 d. ago Rivers: 10th National Assembly more rubberstamp than any predecessor – Kwankwaso

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rab’iu Kwankwaso has flayed the 10th National Assembly over its endorsement of emergency rule in Rivers State. This is contained in a statement he released on Friday. Kwankwaso said the National Assembly’s decision to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation in Rivers […] The post Rivers: 10th National Assembly more rubberstamp than any predecessor – Kwankwaso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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8 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: N’Assembly backs Tinubu as Fubara counters President’s allegation

•Suspended gov blames Wike, S’South govs oppose Tinubu, Ibas warns pipeline vandals The National Assembly, on Thursday, endorsed the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resolution was taken at separate plenary sessions of the two chambers where they deliberated on the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Read More

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8 d. ago President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly On Rivers Crisis

President Bola Tinubu addressed the National Assembly, reaffirming his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. He believes this measure will restore stability, save lives, and secure critical infrastructure. The President commended the National Assembly for ratifying the proclamation, citing the crisis’s threat to vital oil and gas installations and its impact […] The post President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly On Rivers Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rivers State of Emergency: Obi decries use of voice votes by NASS

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has berated members of the National Assembly for using a voice vote on such crucial national matters as a breach of the constitution. Obi, who has made a passionate appeal to members of the National Assembly not to […] The post Rivers State of Emergency: Obi decries use of voice votes by NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Assembly for its approval of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a patriotic decision that prioritises the welfare and security of the state’s residents. Tinubu lauds NASS for approving state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis

Tribune Online NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to approve a state of emergency proclamation through a voice vote, describing it as unconstitutional and a further blow to Nigeria’s democracy. Obi, in a statement on X, said he was already troubled by the “ongoing deterioration of democracy” in the country, particularly the […] NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Rivers: N’Assembly still has power to stop Tinubu’s declaration – Prof. Ajayi

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Konyinsola Ajayi, a law professor, has stated that the National Assembly still has the power read more Rivers: N’Assembly still has power to stop Tinubu’s declaration – Prof. Ajayi

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Tribune Online BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Also, the House wants the National Assembly to take over the activities of the Rivers State House of Assembly for the period of six months for which the President suspended the lawmakers. BREAKING: Reps okay Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Fubara’s suspension: ‘The ball is now in the court of National Assembly’ — AGF

Tribune Online Fubara’s suspension: ‘The ball is now in the court of National Assembly’ — AGF Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the National Assembly holds the final authority on the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Fubara’s suspension: ‘The ball is now in the court of National Assembly’ — AGF Tribune Online

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1 week ago Constitution Requires National Assembly’s Approval For Emergency Rule – Abaribe

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the former Minority Leader of the Senate, has emphasized that the National Assembly’s approval is mandatory for President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to Abaribe, the Constitution explicitly requires the National Assembly’s approval for such a declaration. However, Abaribe noted that the National Assembly was […] The post Constitution Requires National Assembly’s Approval For Emergency Rule – Abaribe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi

The House of Representatives’ spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi, has revealed that the National Assembly was fully consulted by President Bola Tinubu before his declaration on the Rivers crisis. According to Rotimi, the National Assembly unanimously supported the President’s decision to suspend democratic governance in Rivers State, this move was made in response to the ongoing […] The post “National Assembly Was Consulted Before Rivers Emergency Declaration” – Reps. Spokesperson Akin Rotimi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FOR THE RECORD: President Tinubu’s Address Suspending Governor Fubara, Rivers House Of Assembly

Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any […]

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu To Address Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation this Tuesday night in a nationwide broadcast on the political situation in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a terse statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday evening. JUST-IN: Tinubu Holds Emergency Security Meeting Over Rivers Crisis “The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria will […]

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1 week ago Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today

Tribune Online Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today Amid the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a live broadcast today at 7:00 PM. The broadcast, to be aired on NTA and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), comes as tensions in Rivers continue to rise over the ongoing power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara […] Rivers: Tinubu may declare State of Emergency in national broadcast today Tribune Online

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu to make national broadcast on Rivers crisis

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7 pm Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu broadcasts to the nation.’ “The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis

Tribune Online Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a high-level meeting with principal officers of the National Assembly and top security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu meets National Assembly leaders, security chiefs amid Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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