3 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Speaker Abbas, Reps Lauded For Approving Emergency Rule

The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has expressed confidence in Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th House of Representatives, commending their professionalism and commitment to due process in approving the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Matthew Gabriel, executive director of PWI, said the group conducted an independent investigation before arriving […]

Politics

4 d. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

7 d. ago Rivers: Bode George Faults Emergency Rule, Warns Against Repeat Of 1962 Crisis

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has strongly condemned the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions are unconstitutional and could plunge the nation into a deeper political crisis. LEADERSHIP reports that President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in […]

Events

7 d. ago Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu

Tribune Online Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu Ajadi said his fear hinged on the fact that President Tinubu’s action may be setting a bad precedent that could lead to the truncation of the current democracy. Emergency rule: Restore democratic governance in Rivers, NNPP chieftain urges Tinubu Tribune Online

Politics

9 d. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu’s letter to be read on Wednesday — Reps Spokesman

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: Tinubu’s letter to be read on Wednesday — Reps Spokesman Rotimi confirmed this during an exclusive chat with Tribune Online, saying "I believe that Mr. President's letter would have been transmitted and be read in the Parliament tomorrow." Rivers crisis: Tinubu’s letter to be read on Wednesday — Reps Spokesman Tribune Online

Politics

2 w. ago PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis

Tribune Online PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis “However, despite repeated attempts, we have been unable to secure a meeting with Chief Nyesom Wike, who has continued to rebuff our peace efforts.” PANDEF accuses Wike of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis Tribune Online

Politics