Former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has strongly criticised the National Assembly’s approval of the state of emergency through a voice vote, calling it an unconstitutional and dangerous precedent that…
Read More Obi condemns voice vote approval of state of emergency, calls for due process
Our reporter/ The Senate on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval…
Read More Senate approves emergency rule in Rivers State
Our reporter/ The House of Representatives on Thursday voted in support of the controversial declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a…
Read More House of reps vote in support of Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers
Our reporter/ The South-South Governors’ Forum on Thursday expressed concern over the recent declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of two democratic institutions,…
Read More South-South governors ask Tinubu to reverse emergency rule in Rivers
Our reporter/ Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday condemned the declaration of state of emergency in the state and suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and members…
Read More Tinubu’s illegality in Rivers State cannot stand – Rotimi Amaechi