2 d. ago Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, will lead a high-powered delegation of eminent state officials to meet President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to address concerns over the state’s perceived marginalisation in federal appointments and infrastructure projects. The decision was outlined in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, […] The post Gov Otu, deputy to engage Tinubu on concerns of marginalisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said that despite approving the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly added some clauses outside what the President brought to the Assembly.     According to him, the clauses were included to […] The post Despite supporting President on Rivers, NASS added clauses to reduce the six-month emergency rule – Spokesperson, Adaramodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Diaspora Nigerians Protest Poor Investment Environment, Demolition Of Properties

Nigerians in Chicago have protested against alleged poor investment environment, as well as demolition of their businesses in Nigeria, threatening to hold similar  protests in all States of America, Canada and Europe until  President Bola Tinubu addresses the issue of enabling environment for foreign investors so as to repose confidence in his administration. Speaking through […]

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2 w. ago APC chieftain urges Tinubu to reform pension scheme, end pensioners hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the challenges facing retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, Oyintiloye decried the hardship pensioners endure due to delayed or non-payment of benefits, inadequate funding, and alleged corruption within the scheme. Read More

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2 w. ago 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the national assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar  Eba disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5b constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Senator Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has denied knowledge of a petition against the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the National Assembly, Senator Jarigbe Agom. The chairman of the party, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, disclosed this in the party Secretariat in Calabar while reacting to a petition by the […] The post 12.5bn constituency projects: Cross River APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria 

…urges President Tinubu to intervene without further delay   From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigerians in Chicago, penultimate Sunday, protested against alleged poor investment environment, as well as demolition of their businesses in Nigeria, threatening to hold similar protests in all States of America, Canada and Europe until President Bola Tinubu addresses the issue of enabling […] The post Diaspora community protests poor investment environment, business demolition in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Saturday defended the decision of the National Assembly to ratify the proclamation read more National Assembly prevented descent to anarchy in Rivers – Bamidele

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3 w. ago Ojudu Tasks Tinubu On Addressing Nigerians’ Plight, Hails President At 73

Former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look inward and assemble a team reflecting the nation’s diversity to address the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians. Ojudu, a one-time ally of the president, stated this in his message on Saturday from Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to celebrate the 73rd birthday […]

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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last month 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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last month 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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