6 d. ago There was emergency rule plot in Kano without Tinubu’s knowledge – Buba Galadima

By Seyi Babalola Buba Galadima, a New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chieftain, claims there was a scheme by some persons to destabilize Kano and force the federal government to declare a state of emergency there. Galadima made this known on AIT’s political programme Jigsaw on Tuesday that people behind the conspiracy were developing it without […] The post There was emergency rule plot in Kano without Tinubu’s knowledge – Buba Galadima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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2 w. ago Kaduna Central Senator Cautions Against Reprisal Over Edo Killings

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman has cautioned against reprisal while strongly condemning the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Senator Usman called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct a […]

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2 w. ago Kaduna lawmaker condemns Edo travellers’ killing, demands justice  

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, the lawmaker called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct Read More

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court

Tribune Online Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court The PDP governors, comprising those of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara states, argued that the President lacks the constitutional power to suspend a democratically elected governor and deputy governor, contending that the appointment of a sole administrator is unconstitutional. Rivers crisis: PDP govs challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule at Supreme Court Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labor Party member, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose an emergency rule in Rivers State, suspending elected officials in the process. Okonkwo deemed Tinubu’s actions as treasonable and criminal, questioning the constitutionality of the declaration. He expressed concerns over the implications of this move, highlighting the potential undermining […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Is A Treasonable Offence – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it read more Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

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3 w. ago Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule

Tribune Online Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule He attributed the speculation to those he called "the merchants of blackmail enterprise to add flavour to their subsisting hate and malice campaign." Rivers: Akpabio denies sharing $30,000 with Senators to endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations

Tribune Online Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has expressed her sadness over the tanker explosion that occurred on Karu Bridge, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja, which claimed the lives of at least 10 people and destroyed about 30 vehicles. Kingibe mourns victims of Karu bridge explosion, seeks more attention to safety regulations Tribune Online

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3 w. ago We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member

Tribune Online We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member Galambi’s comments come amid controversy surrounding the declaration, with some groups accusing the National Assembly of being compromised in its decision-making process. We didn’t take bribe to endorse Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule — Reps member Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has commended President Bola Tinubu over the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Addressing newsmen in Owerri on Friday, Governor Uzodimma noted that the announcement by Tinubu is a necessary step toward national security. Recall that some individuals, said to be militants had threatened to sabotage oil […] The post Uzodimma Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers, Says Security Threats By Militants Need Urgent Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 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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3 w. ago Akpabio Silenced Critics of Tinubu’s Emergency Rule — Dickson

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has given insight into part of the behind-the-scene incidents during the session where the senate debated the emergency rule President Bola Tinubu declared in Rivers State. In a statement, Dickson, who walked out of the red chamber before the Senate approved the president’s proclamation, […]

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3 w. ago Emergency Rule: FCT Senator Kingibe Rejects Senate’s Voice Vote, Says It’s Unconstitutional

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has declared her opposition to the voice vote method used by the Senate to approve the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Friday, Kingibe, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party […]

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3 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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3 w. ago Ireti Kingibe faults voice vote in Rivers emergency rule approval

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has condemned the National Assembly’s use of voice vote in approving the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all members of Read More

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3 w. ago ‘Tinubu’s action unconstitutional,’ Kwankwaso faults River emergency rule

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued via his official X handle on Friday, Kwankwaso described the move as an unconstitutional decision that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. Kwankwaso also berated the president’s Read More

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers Illegal, Says Wike’s Ally Makinde

  Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the Tuesday’s declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State as an illegality that any right-thinking Nigerian must resist. Makinde, an ally of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is one of the gladiators in the Rivers State political crisis, said it was […]

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3 w. ago Emergency rule: Critics slam ‘rubber stamp’ National Assembly, Obi, Yesufu others condemn voice vote

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a state of emergency in Rivers State, sparking mixed reactions as read more Emergency rule: Critics slam ‘rubber stamp’ National Assembly, Obi, Yesufu others condemn voice vote

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