West Africa: Coalition Petitions Ecowas Over Emergency Rule in Rivers

Concerned Nigerians petition African Union over Tinubu's emergency rule in RIvers

A coalition of concerned Nigerians, comprising professionals and political figures, has petitioned the African Union (AU) over President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The President recently imposed emergency rule in the oil-rich state, suspending Governor Siminlayi Fubara and members of the state House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. He appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ekwe Ibas as the Sol…

West Africa: Coalition Petitions Ecowas Over Emergency Rule in Rivers

A pro-democracy coalition, Concerned Nigerians in Defence of Democratic Governance, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), calling for urgent intervention over what it described as President Bola Tinubu's moves to undermine democracy in the country, following his recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Nigeria's Tinubu Suspends Rivers State Governor Amid Oil Crisis and Pipeline Explosion

President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State on March 18, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all state lawmakers for six months. The President cited persistent political crisis and recent pipeline vandalism as key reasons for this extraordinary measure. The declaration follows months of conflict between Governor Fubara […]

Alia Gives Thumbs-Up To Tinubu Over $1.1bn Project To Boost Agricultural Productivity

March 19, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government for signing the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP), to boost agricultural productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. The governor, who made the commendation during the signing of the commercial phase of GIP 1 at […] The post Alia Gives Thumbs-Up To Tinubu Over $1.1bn Project To Boost Agricult…

PRP frowns at state of emergency declaration in Rivers

The Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, has frowned at the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it an unconstitutional overreach and a grave violation of Nigeria’s democratic principles. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers state. The president also suspended Gove…

Tinubu's Emergency Rule An Impeachable Offence

ShareThe Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has unequivocally condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision, the opposition party said, not only undermines the democratic framework of our nation but also constitutes a serious breach of the 1999 Constitution, which serves as the bedrock of Nigeria’s governance system.... The post Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Impeachable Offence – PRP appeared fi…