Rivers was safe, secure, peaceful under my watch - Fubara speaks after suspension

Rivers: ‘This illegality can't stand,’ Amaechi speaks on Fubara's suspension

Mr Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu and all elected lawmakers in the state. The post Rivers: ‘This illegality can’t stand,’ Amaechi speaks on Fubara’s suspension appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Rivers was safe, secure, peaceful under my watch - Fubara speaks after suspension

Embattled Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has vowed to engage all relevant institutions in ensuring that democracy remains strong in the state. Fubara gave the assurance after President Bola Tinubu suspended him for six months and declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu had taken the decision as part of efforts to restore sanity to Rivers State following the crisis between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territ…

Senate postpones debate on Rivers state of emergency

The Senate on Wednesday suspended its plenary and announced that the debate on the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has been shifted to Thursday. The postponement was announced after the Senate leadership delayed the commencement of its plenary for about two hours when the majority of the serving senators

Rivers State: “This illegality won’t stand” – Amaechi to Tinubu over emergency rule

GistReel Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Deputy Governor, and members of the State House of Assembly. In a statement on Wednesday, Amaechi described the action as a “brazen and unilateral” violation of Nigeria’s Constitution, arguing that it effectively suspends democracy in the state. “With this singular m…

Senate Defers Approval Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

ShareThe Senate, on Wednesday, deferred consideration of a motion seeking to approve the proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Although, the authorities of the apex legislative Assembly did not give an official reason for the deferment, the New Telegraph learnt that it was because the Senators in attendance... The post Senate Defers Approval Of Emergency Rule In Rivers appeared first on New Telegraph.

Low Attendance Forces National Assembly to Postpone Debate on Rivers State Emergency Rule Declaration

Despite assurances of swift debate by the House of Representatives spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the House failed to discuss President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State on Wednesday. The House postponed the discussion until Thursday’s (March 20) session, expecting a higher turnout of members, as no fewer than 120 lawmakers were present in the 360-member chamber. Earlier today, the Senate had suspended its debate on d…