Mr Tony Okocha, Chairman Rivers All Progressives Congress (APC), says the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu saved the state from situations of anarchy. Okocha said that the situation in Rivers was moving towards a state of lawlessness with non-state actors… APC chairman explains necessity for emergency rule in Rivers …C0NTINUE … Read more
Former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has described the declaration of a state of emergency in the state as an arrangement between the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Tinubu. Ihunwo made the claim on Tuesday… Emergency rule: It was arrangement between Tinubu, Wike – Ex-LG … Read more
The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Mr Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the… No reasons for … Read more
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FCT, Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, has clarified that he shared $5,000 with members of his committee as a “Sallah gesture” and not as an inducement to support emergency rule in Rivers State. A Nigerian investigative… Emergency rule: Reps got $5,000 as ‘Sallah gesture,’ not bribe – Betara … Read more
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 >>>>
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
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 >>>>
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 >>>>
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
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