31 h. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Rivers move assault on democracy, echoes military rule – Wabara

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it undemocratic and unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Sunday, Wabara decried the suspension of the elected governor, deputy governor, and State House Read More

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5 d. ago Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees

Phillip Nwosu The four-month delay in the release of appointment letters to the management teams of Nigeria’s 12 Nigerian River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) has become a source of unease and friction in the agencies, interviews with staff at some of the RBDAs have revealed. Staff at some of the authorities, who spoke on condition […] The post Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the recent suspension of elected officers in Rivers State, saying that the action was against the spirit of federalism. Soyinka, during an interview with Africa Report on Saturday maintained that the 1999 constitution gives too much power to president. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the […] The post Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

The Cross River State Government has formally dissociated itself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s reservations regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s read more State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Action In Rivers Is Unconstitutional, May Lead To Anarchy – Kwankwaso

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional and a recipe for anarchy. Kwankwaso, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, criticized the move, warning that it could lead to chaos. He also expressed disappointment with the 10th National […] The post Tinubu’s Action In Rivers Is Unconstitutional, May Lead To Anarchy – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency

Tribune Online ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency The party expressed this sentiment in a letter sent to the President, reacting to the introduction of emergency rule in Rivers State. ‘The best decision’ – Rivers APC endorses Tinubu’s state of emergency Tribune Online

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 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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8 d. ago Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

Tribune Online Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers The group further said the declaration of a state of emergency is not a better alternative, given its potential for abuse of power and negation of democratic principles. Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers Tribune Online

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