5 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Dele Momodu has spoken on the Rivers State controversy, advising President Bola Tinubu against ending democracy in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying his administration is worse than a dictatorship. Momodu […] The post Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. 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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12 h. ago Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has tasked Nigerians to stand against what he described as ‘violation of the country’s constitution’ by President Bola Tinubu, over declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State. Speaking over the weekend in a virtual meeting with some Nigerians in diaspora, co-hosted by popular columnist, Farooq Kperogi, Falana acknowledged that […] The post Emergency Rule: Nigerians Must Stop Tinubu For Breaching Constitution In Rivers – Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Tinubu Using Emergency Rule To Intimidate Govs Ahead Of 2027 Elections — Amaechi

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a politically-motivated move aimed at intimidating governors who may not support the president’s reelection bid in 2027. Recall that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, citing prolonged […]

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62 h. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy – Fubara’s Ex

Former head of service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state saved it from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt yesterday, Nweke stated that he was neither sacked nor pressured to resign. He thanked Tinubu for his swift […]

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66 h. ago Stop criminals’ access to resources, Ibas tells NSCDC, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and peaceful, saying there could not be any meaningful development without a Read More

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69 h. ago Emergency Rule Saved Rivers, Fubara Orchestrated All Crises, Says Ex

The immediate-past Head of the Civil Service in Rivers State, Dr. George Nweke, has revealed that the decision of President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency saved the people of the State from anarchy. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Friday, Nweke revealed that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was […]

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3 d. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

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3 d. ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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3 d. ago Obasanjo Attempting To Whitewash His Democratic Record – Presidency

The Presidency has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of attempting to whitewash his controversial democratic record, following his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Reacting to Obasanjo’s remarks at the birthday colloquium of former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, special assistant to the President on Social […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Urged To Ignore Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said it was alarmed by the  unpatriotic call to President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State by some self-centred politicians with a view to creating a political upheaval and destabilize the state just recovering from years of  armed bandits siege. […]

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3 d. ago Rivers Elders, N’Delta groups slam Ibas for sacking Fubara’s appointees

The Ijaw National Congress and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have slammed the sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) following his suspension of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the IIjaw Youths Council has said the action of the sole administrator including the demanding g for the records of Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers, necessary evil – APC chair

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday said that President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State has resolved 90 percent of the crisis in the state and helped prevent anarchy. The Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, stated at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja after a thank-you Read More

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4 d. ago State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter, has claimed that the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, and the recent declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from sliding into anarchy.  Chairman of the State chapter of the party, Tony Okocha, gave the explanation at a press […] The post State of emergency, Fubara’s suspension saved Rivers from anarchy — APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Emergency Rule: Tinubu Saved Rivers From Anarchy, Bloodshed — Legal Practitioner

A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Princewill Dike, has stated that President Bola Tinubu acted proactively with the declaration of a state of emergency on Rivers State, to save it from a looming anarchy capable of leading to bloodshed. He further stated that the President’s declaration of an emergency rule in the state was pursuant to […]

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4 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu OBJ, who is criticizing President Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspending the governor and the assembly, has forgotten that in May 2004, he declared a state of emergency in Plateau State and suspended both Gov. Joshua Dariye and the state assembly, appointing Gen. Chris Ali (Rtd) as sole administrator. He also did the same thing in Ekiti State. Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Rivers: Obasanjo trying to whitewash bad democratic records – Presidency

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has come under fire for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. According to Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, Obasanjo is Nigeria’s grandfather of hypocrisy trying to whitewash his bad democratic records. While commenting on the Rivers issue in Abuja on […] The post Rivers: Obasanjo trying to whitewash bad democratic records – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago CDA Urges Rivers Sole Administrator To Be Neutral, Apolitical in Key Appointments

A civic group, the Centre for Democratic Advancement (CDA), has urged Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, to remain neutral and apolitical in his appointments to safeguard ongoing peace efforts in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Idris Jinadu, CDA’s chancellor, stressed the need for […]

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