Emergency rule

JUST IN: Emergency rule: Pro-democracy group slams NASS for endorsing ‘executive lawlessness’ in Rivers

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State of emergency: National Assembly to debate Tinubu’s decision Wednesday

The Coalition of Democrats in Africa (CoDA) has condemned the National Assembly’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a “shameful endorsement of executive lawlessness” and a “dangerous precedent that… Emergency rule: Pro-democracy group slams NASS for endorsing ‘executive lawlessness’ in Rivers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

JUST IN: Emergency rule: Rivers administrator confirms release of withheld allocations

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Emergency rule: Rivers administrator confirms release of withheld allocations

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations for the state. Ibas assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries. He spoke on Friday during a meeting… Emergency rule: Rivers administrator confirms release of withheld allocations …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

JUST IN: Oyo state Gov. Makinde opposes emergency declaration in Rivers

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Oyo state Gov. Makinde opposes emergency declaration in Rivers

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disapproved of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers. Makinde, in his biweekly newsletter, ‘The Business of Governance’, published on Thursday evening, described the president’s act as illegal. President… Oyo state Gov. Makinde opposes emergency declaration in Rivers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

JUST IN: APC explains Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers

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Ex-lawmaker supports Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers to restore constitutional governance and protect lives and property. Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, gave the explanation in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He praised… APC explains Tinubu’s emergency declaration in Rivers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

JUST IN: Rivers State Emergency Rule: A different view – By Azu Ishiekwene

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Rivers State Emergency Rule: A Different View

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism is that Tinubu’s failure to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,… Rivers State Emergency Rule: A different view – By Azu Ishiekwene …C0NTINUE … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu lauds NASS for ratifying Rivers state of emergency

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Tinubu lauds NASS for ratifying Rivers state of emergency

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for ratifying the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State. In a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the decision as a crucial step in restoring stability. He highlighted that the… Tinubu lauds NASS for ratifying Rivers state of emergency …C0NTINUE READING … Read more

JUST IN: Okpebholo distances self from S/South govs position on Rivers emergency rule

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Okpebholo, PDP differ on probe of Obaseki $10m spent on Observer newspaper

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has dissociated himself from the South-South Governors Forum’s stance on the State of Emergency in Rivers. Okpebholo disclosed this in a statement issued in Benin by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Thursday. He said that he was neither… Okpebholo distances self from S/South govs position on Rivers emergency … Read more

JUST IN: Emergency rule: Tinubu commends Akpabio, Abbas

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Emergency rule: Tinubu commends Akpabio, Abbas

President Bola Tinubu has lauded the National Assembly for its ratification of the state of emergency proclamation in Rivers State. The President specifically commended the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and other principal… Emergency rule: Tinubu commends Akpabio, Abbas …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

JUST IN: You added salt to Injury – Peter Obi blasts Reps for backing emergency rule

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You added salt to Injury – Peter Obi blasts Reps for backing emergency rule

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi in the 2023 general elections  has lampooned the National Assembly for approving the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a voice vote. TheNewsGuru had earlier reported that both… You added salt to Injury – Peter Obi blasts Reps … Read more

Rivers emergency rule: Good intervention to forestall ill-wind in state – APC Chieftain

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Rivers emergency rule: Good intervention to forestall ill-wind in state – APC Chieftain

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Enugu State, Chief Hycienth Ngwu, says declaration of emergency rule in Rivers is a good intervention to forestall ill-wind in the state. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule on… Rivers emergency rule: Good intervention to forestall ill-wind in … Read more