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APC defends emergency rule in Rivers
The All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, insisting that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is solely responsible for the political crisis that led to the intervention. In a statement issued on Tuesday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, accused Fubara of dismantling democracy in the state, citing his demolition of the…
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Fubara accepts Rivers emergency rule, calls for calm, blames lawmakers
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of the state to remain calm in the face of the political impasse in the state. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said since assuming office, all his actions and decisions have been guided by his constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. “I…
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Tinubu sought Reps approval for Rivers emergency rule- Akin Rotimi
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives, seeking legislative approval for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The Spokesman for the House, Akin Rotimi, acknowledged the development. Rotimi said, “The leadership of the National Assembly met with Mr. President and the National Security Adviser ahead of the broadcast. “Key security chiefs…
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PDP rejects state of emergency rule in Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. PDP said it is an “unconstitutional power grab” aimed at dismantling democracy in the region. The opposition party, in a Tuesday press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, rejected what it described as an “outright violation” of the 1999…
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Ogun to build, replicate largest european farmers’ markets- Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration is set to build a massive Farmers’ Market in many locations across the State. Governor Abiodun also added that his administration would replicate the largest farmers’ market located in France in the state. The Governor stated this during an on-the-spot assessment of work done on the Farmers’ Market located in…
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Papalanto-Ilaro Road: Abiodun seeks expedite action for 70 percent completion before December
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the President of the Dangote Group and the contractor handling the construction of the 100-kilometre Sagamu-Papalanto-Iro-Ilaro-Obelle road in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State to expedite action on the road and ensure that the road is 70% completed by the end of the year. The Governor added that the road…
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Rivers: The perogative of President to declare state of emergency in Nigeria-By Kayode Ajulo SAN
Prerogative, plainly put and without mincing words, refers to a special right, power, or privilege that is exclusive to a particular person or authority, especially by virtue of law or position. In governance, it is discretionary powers vested in an official, such as a head of state or President allowing them to take certain actions without requiring approval from another…
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Lagos Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board gets new Secretary
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has celebrated the appointment of Dr. Gbolabo Omoniyi Okudero as the new Board Secretary. During the handover ceremony, the outgoing Secretary, Mrs. Florence Yetunde Gbafe, reflected on her rewarding eight-year tenure, expressing gratitude for her time with the board. She spoke highly of Dr. Okudero, emphasing his strong Christian values and professional integrity.…
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JUST IN: Fubara failed to disown militants threatening to bomb pipelines-Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has accused Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara of failing to distance himself from militants who have threatened to attack oil pipelines. President Tinubu said this during a live nationwide broadcast on Tuesday. In past weeks, political tensions in Rivers State have escalated following the issuance of an impeachment notice to Governor Siminalayi Fubara by…
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Reps seek FG’s intervention in Ondo kidnappings
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to take immediate action following the gruesome attacks on communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State by suspected armed herdsmen. Recognizing the hardship faced by survivors, the House also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to send relief materials to affected families. Earlier, raising the matter…
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