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Rivers crisis: Kwankwaso condemns Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration
Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. In a statement issued on Friday, Kwankwaso drew parallels between the current political crisis and the events leading to…
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Senator Dickson condemns emergency rule in Rivers, decries Senate proceedings
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, arguing that it falls short of constitutional and democratic standards. He expressed his concerns after a closed-door session at the Senate, where the matter was discussed without an open debate. Dickson criticized the lack of transparency in the proceedings, stating that…
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Ex-agric minister faults NASS voice vote on Rivers emergency rule
Nigeria’s former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh has faulted the National Assembly voice vote for the approval of the emergency rule proclamation of President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. Ogeh while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, said “Ayes and nays do not give us a clear picture of the position and the moral authority of individual senators or…
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Party membership doesn’t guarantee leadership or authority – SDP’s Adewole Adebayo
By Kunle Sanni Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Adewole Adebayo, has emphasized that a political party is a public institution open to all, likening it to places of worship where people are free to come and go. His remarks follow the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the All…
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Tinubu focused on governance, unfazed by political coalition – Presidency
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has dismissed the newly formed political coalition against President Bola Tinubu, describing its leaders as “disgruntled and frustrated politicians” driven by self-interest rather than national interest. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated in a post on X that Tinubu remains focused on governance and fulfilling his promises to Nigerians.…
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Reps to legislate for Rivers, as emergency rule takes effect
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives on Thursday ratified President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State, voting unanimously in favor of the decision. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who presided over the plenary, stated that 240 lawmakers attended the session. On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, suspending…
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APC applauds National Assembly’s approval of state of emergency in Rivers
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the National Assembly for swiftly approving President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a patriotic step toward restoring peace and stability. In a statement on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka praised lawmakers—especially the opposition caucus—for prioritizing national interest over partisanship.…
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Atiku announces opposition coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has declared the creation of a Coalition of Opposition Political Parties to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former vice president confirmed this while answering a question on behalf of the opposition leaders, “Yes, the coalition of opposition is being born ahead of 2027,” he remarked during a news…
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Tinubu hails National Assembly for approving Rivers State emergency rule
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Assembly for approving the state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a “patriotic and necessary” step to restore stability after months of political turmoil. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed appreciation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and other…
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Emergency rule in Rivers necessary for stability – Matawalle backs Tinubu
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a crucial step to restore stability and governance. Speaking on the development, Matawalle emphasized that the decision was made in line with Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants…
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