Tag: Emergency rule
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Senate sets up committee to oversee emergency rule in Rivers
The Senate has set up an 18-member committee to oversee the implementation of emergency rule in Rivers, following the suspension of democratic government in the state. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made the announcement at the resumption of sitting on Tuesday after the Easter recess.
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Defending the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the Rivers State emergency rule case – By Monday Ubani
The recent criticism by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) accusing the Supreme Court Justices of “cowardice” and deliberate delay in adjudicating the constitutional challenge to the Rivers
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Gov Alia to TInubu: “Save us from blood suckers, we don’t need state of emergency ‘
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has declared that their headache is not Emergency Rule but full support from the Federal Government. Alia stated this when he was featured on national tv program on Wednesday. He explained that the insecurity in Benue is not beyond his control, noting that he can handle the situation, but needs…
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Emergency Rule: Abbas inaugurates 21-member panel
The house of representatives has inaugurated a 21-member ad hoc committee to oversee the emergency rule in Rivers state. Speaking while inaugurating the committee on Tuesday, Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, said the move indicates the parliament’s “dedication to transparent governance and the rule of law in our country”. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a…
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Rivers emergency rule: Tinubu acted in national interest – TDF
A pro-democracy group, the Democratic Front (TDF) on Wednesday defended President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers. This is contained in a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, TDF Chairman.
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Why NBA faults state of emergency in Rivers – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has faulted the Nigeria Bar Association’s (NBA) stand that the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu was unconstitutional and illegal.
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APC chairman explains necessity for emergency rule in Rivers
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
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No reasons for emergency rule in Benue – Gov. Alia
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
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Makinde throws heavy weight behind Fubara, 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.
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APC explains Tinubu’s 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.