6 h. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain

A fresh wave of political tension has emerged in Rivers State following allegations by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi. Wike had claimed Amaechi deliberately orchestrated unrest in the state while serving as Minister of Transportation, a statement that has since triggered swift backlash. Reacting on Tuesday, APC chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka […] The post “Wike Has Been Causing Unrest, Violence In Rivers Since 2015, Lacks Integrity To Criticise Others” – APC Chieftain appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Bamidele Urges Leaders To Emulate Christ, Shun Divisive Politics

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, on Sunday, joined Christians worldwide in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He urged leaders to shun divisive agendas and narratives that could further complicate the country’s challenges. He disclosed that the National Assembly is developing legal frameworks for creating state police to address […]

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50 h. ago Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has disclosed that lawmakers are working on legislation to allow states to establish their own police forces, in response to Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. This development comes amidst increasing pressure on the federal government to decentralize policing and give states more authority in managing internal security. Bamidele, in a statement issued […] The post Senate Moves To Legalize State Police Amid Rising Insecurity – Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Bamidele urges leaders to emulate Christ’s example, shun divisive politics

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday celebrated with Christians worldwide to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, read more Bamidele urges leaders to emulate Christ’s example, shun divisive politics

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55 h. ago National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader

….Urges leaders to shun divisive politics in Easter message From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed that the National Assembly is working on a legal framework to establish state police as part of a broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. Bamidele made this disclosure in his Easter […] The post National Assembly working on State Police freamework – Sen. leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike has berated Nigerian Bar Association over its stance on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Wike alleged that NBA’s criticism of the state of emergency in the oil rich state was influenced by the N300 million […] The post N300m Gift: Wike Slams NBA Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Criticism Financially Motivated appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that his plan was to get Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara removed and not to be suspended. Wike noted that President Bola Tinubu saved the oil rich state from crisis and anarchy by suspending Governor Fubara and declaring a state of emergency in the state. […] The post “I’m Unhappy With Emergency Rule, I Wanted Fubara’s Removal, But Tinubu Saved Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Emergency Rule In Rivers Not Enough, I Wanted Outright Removal Of Fubara — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, revealing that he had hoped for the outright removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead. Wike made the statement during a media chat held in Abuja on Friday morning monitored by our […]

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4 d. ago Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right

• Says he wanted Fubara out   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, for the first time, expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but acknowledged that the decision was necessary given the ongoing political crisis. President […] The post Wike: I’m unhappy but Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers was right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. In a media parley with Arise News on Friday, Wike said Tinubu did what he had to so that the state would not descend into a deeper level of anarchy. According to […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu did what he did to prevent anarchy – Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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5 d. ago Tinubu Has Surpassed My Expectations, Says Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti

Elder statesman and leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his commendable strides in governance. Pa Fasoranti stressed that the President has “surpassed” his expectations since assuming office. The Afenifere leader made the remark on Thursday when the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu paid him a […]

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5 d. ago Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has praised Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for establishing an ad hoc committee to oversee the state of emergency in Rivers State. In a letter dated April 16, PANDEF National Chairman Godknows Igali commended the House leadership’s decision, particularly for its oversight […] The post Rivers crisis: PANDEF hails Speaker for oversight committee on state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Former labour leaders in Rivers ask NLC to fight State of emergency

The Leadership of the Former Labour Leaders Forum in Rivers State has urgent the Labour family in Nigeria to rise read more Former labour leaders in Rivers ask NLC to fight State of emergency

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5 d. ago I Won’t Contest Ebonyi APC Structure With Gov Nwifuru, Says Umahi

The immediate-past governor of Ebonyi State and serving Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has maintained that he had no plan to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure with Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, ahead of the party congresses in the State. Senator Umahi noted that Governor Nwifuru remains the undisputable leader of the […]

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5 d. ago State of emergency shows Tinubu couldn’t reconcile Wike, Fubara – Dan

A chieftain of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Mr Fafaa Dan-Princewill spoke with WALE AKINSELURE on the divisions in the LP, the Rivers emergency rule and its intractable political situation. Excerpts: There are divisions in your party. Presently, there are three factions claiming leadership of the Labour Party; what is happening? I think all Read More

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6 d. ago Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

Opeyemi Bamidele, a Senate leader, has challenged governments at all levels, corporate organisations and philanthropists to invest more meaningfully in read more Opeyemi Bamidele urges governments, organisations to advance education for global brands

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7 d. ago Emergency rule: Reps panel awaits briefing on Rivers assignment

The House of Representatives’ 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee, constituted to oversee governance in Rivers State following the declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu, is yet to be briefed on how to carry out its mandate, The PUNCH has gathered. President Tinubu declared a six-month emergency rule in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, after Read More

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7 d. ago Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A new twist has emerged in the breaking story of a Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired in protest of the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The letter  of his voluntary retirement went viral on  Monday, April […] The post Chief Magistrate who ‘retired’ over state of emergency was sacked –Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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