38 m. ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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4 h. 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 h. 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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9 h. ago Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule The petitioners argued that the President's actions in Rivers State are unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Nigeria and the broader West African region if nothing is done to address it. Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Fubara Denies Links To Militants, Bemoans Fake Reports Of Pipeline Bombings In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has distanced himself from militant groups allegedly threatening the federal government over the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara, in a statement released on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, expressed concerns over attempts to link him to militant activities. He dismissed claims of attacks on […]

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15 h. ago World Water Day: FG Calls For Urgent Action On Water Security, Conservation

As the world marks World Water Day, the federal government has called for urgent action to safeguard Nigeria’s water security, urging stakeholders to adopt sustainable conservation practices. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,  who made the call at a press briefing in Abuja, stressed the need for collective efforts to ensure water […]

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20 h. ago S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakers

Multiple sources from the Presidency have told The PUNCH that political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the Read More

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22 h. ago Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu

Nigeria Bar Association has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that it is unconstitutional to announce a sole administrator in a democratic state. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule in the oil rich state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Nma, and all the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. 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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32 h. 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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34 h. ago PICTORIAL: Fubara Makes First Public Appearance After Emergency Rule Declaration In Rivers

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday made his first public appearance after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. LEADERSHIP recalls that Fubara, alongside his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and members of the State House of Assembly were suspended by President Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast last Tuesday. […]

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35 h. ago YSAD flays declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State

Youth and Students Advocates for Development Initiative (YSAD), a non-partisan organisation dedicated to promoting good governance, accountability, and the rule read more YSAD flays declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State

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37 h. ago UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Similarly, the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs in the lower chamber, Hon. Philip Agbese, who spoke during a media chat in Abuja, maintained that the resolution of the house was not for any pecuniary consideration as being alleged. UPDATED: Senate, Reps deny receiving $30,000, $5,000 bribes to approve Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Analysts descrbe emergency rule in Rivers as political strategy

Observers have said that Nigeria’s parliament decision to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State after read more Analysts descrbe emergency rule in Rivers as political strategy

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42 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: We didn’t get 2\3 majority required to approve president’s proclamation in Senate –Tambuwal

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi and Paulinus Aidoghie, Abuja Former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that the Senate did not get the constitutional two-thirds majority of members required in approving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State. Last Thursday, the Senate devolved into a closed session to […] The post Rivers emergency rule: We didn’t get 2\3 majority required to approve president’s proclamation in Senate –Tambuwal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Declaration of emergency rule in Rivers is all about 2027 elections —Dalung

Tribune Online Declaration of emergency rule in Rivers is all about 2027 elections —Dalung President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspended the governor, his deputy and the state House of Assembly for six months. In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, the former Minister of Youth and Sport, Mr Solomon Dalung, who is also a legal practitioner, speaks on development and […] Declaration of emergency rule in Rivers is all about 2027 elections —Dalung Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Rivers emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan

…Says government knows right course of action, but deliberately ignored it By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a blatant abuse of power by all three arms of government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday at the Haske Satumari Foundation’s annual […] The post Rivers emergency rule clear abuse of power –Goodluck Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: Presidency faults Jonathan, Soyinka for condemning Fubara, lawmakers’ suspension

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have spoken against the suspension of elected officers in Rivers State. While Jonathan described the development as capable of bringing Nigeria into disrepute, Soyinka said it was against the spirit of federalism. President Tinubu had, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing Read More

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45 h. ago Emergency Rule: Suspending Elected Officials In Rivers Capable Of Denting Nigeria’s Image – Jonathan

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that the development will create negative image in Nigeria. Jonathan noted that the recent suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma and the entire members of the state’s House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is not […] The post Emergency Rule: Suspending Elected Officials In Rivers Capable Of Denting Nigeria’s Image – Jonathan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Rivers State emergency rule: How opposition lawmakers fought for concessions against APC’s plan – Hon. Ogene

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Hon Afam Victor Ogene is the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and leader of the Labour Party caucus. In this exclusive interview with Sunday Sun, he opened up on the role of the opposition lawmakers in the recent proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State, the […] The post Rivers State emergency rule: How opposition lawmakers fought for concessions against APC’s plan – Hon. Ogene appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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