6 h. ago NDPHC seeks presidential intervention on N4tn debt, project funding

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, Jennifer Adighije has stated the need for a presidential intervention to address the severe liquidity crisis plaguing the power sector. She said the intervention should begin with settling of over N4tn owed to Generating Companies and facilitating funding for ongoing projects to enhance electricity Read More

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16 h. ago Agbese seeks Reps’ intervention in Benue, Zamfara assemblies’ crises

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives has appealed to the House of Representatives to intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue and Zamfara states houses of assembly. Agbese made the call while laying a petition by a group of 200 lawyers, calling on the parliament to intervene in the […] The post Agbese seeks Reps’ intervention in Benue, Zamfara assemblies’ crises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency

Tribune Online Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency The stakeholders urged Governor Makinde, whom they described as the leader of the party in the state, “to decentralise power, allow for all-inclusive participation, and address other issues affecting the party.” Stakeholders to Makinde: Intervene in crisis rocking PDP in Oyo Fed constituency Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Osun Crisis: Community Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention As Adeleke Imposes Curfew

Following the escalation of the crisis in Ilobu, Ifon and Erin communities in Osun State, the people of Ilobu have called on President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to  help the end incessant attacks by the neighbouring communities. The national […]

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6 d. ago Political Scientists Fault Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA) has described the intervention of the federal government in the Rivers State crisis as one-sided. “The Federal Government must act and behave as a father to all. For now, its intervention is being perceived as one-sided,” NPSA said in a statement signed by its president, Prof. Hassan Saliu. NPSA […]

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7 d. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has justified the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking in a statement issued on Friday, Dare, who clarified that Fubara was suspended and not removed from office, added that Tinubu had no choice but to intervene in the ongoing crisis. […] The post Rivers crisis: Tinubu had no choice but to intervene – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Necessity of intervention in Rivers and the burden of leadership in times of crisis

Tribune Online Necessity of intervention in Rivers and the burden of leadership in times of crisis Throughout history, leadership has never been measured by mere occupancy of office but by the ability to act decisively in the face of disorder. From the ancient philosopher-kings of Plato’s Republic, tasked with safeguarding justice, to Sun Tzu’s Art of War, which emphasizes preemptive action against internal threats, it has been clear that governance is […] Necessity of intervention in Rivers and the burden of leadership in times of crisis Tribune Online

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9 d. ago AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Fagbemi in a statement on Wednesday alleged that now-suspended Governor of the oil rich State, Siminalayi Fubara, tele-guided militants to blow up pipelines in the state. He added that, although […] The post AGF Backs Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers, Blames Gov Fubara For Failing To Address Militants Threats appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Natasha’s suspension: FG plans intervention as coalition threatens showdown

The Federal Government on Friday said it would intervene in the leadership crisis of the National Assembly after the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents Read More

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2 w. ago Natasha’s suspension: FG intervenes as female coalition threatens showdown

The Federal Government on Friday said it would intervene in the leadership crisis of the National Assembly after the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. “We’re engaging all the stakeholders to ensure that they temper justice with mercy,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, told State House correspondents Read More

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3 w. ago Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame

Tribune Online Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Bayelsa state chapter is embroiled in crisis as the zonal Secretary, South-South zone, George Turnah and the party's leadership, Mr Solomon Agwana trade blame over... Crisis rocks Bayelsa PDP as zonal secretary, state leadership trade blame Tribune Online

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3 w. ago APC supporters urge Tinubu and Ganduje to resolve Benue crisis

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) Supporters Forum has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the ruling party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue State chapter of the party. The party supporters made the appeal while addressing newsmen at its national secretariat […] The post APC supporters urge Tinubu and Ganduje to resolve Benue crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigeria loses 40 meters of land annually to coastal erosion—Minister

Southern Nigeria is losing between 30 to 40 meters of land to coastal erosion every year, a crisis that demands urgent intervention, according to the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji. The Minister made the revelation in a statement on Thursday issued by the Director of Media and Corporate Communications at the National Read More

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4 w. ago Intervene In Benue Judiciary Crisis Now, CSOs Tell Federal Gov’t

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria (CGGTN), has called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi and the National Judicial Council (NJC) to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Benue State judiciary. The group said failure of the NJC […]

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4 w. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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last month Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention

Tribune Online Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Crisis is brewing in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo State over the tussle to fill the vacant traditional stool of the ancient town. This is just as the traditional chiefs and elders of the community have called for urgent intervention of the state government and security agencies to nip the seeming […] Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Tribune Online

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