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"By disregarding the rule of law, the President has shown a dangerous willingness to trample on democracy. The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State is not just reckless—it is a clear attempt to return us to a state of nature and tighten its grip on power at all costs” He added.
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It is a sad day for all democrats. It's a sad day for Rivers State, and a sad day for our people. I urge everyone to put on their thinking caps. I urge our people to lift up their spirits as we will get over this together.
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The party warned that the unwarranted imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State was part of the larger vicious plot to foist a siege mentality across Nigeria, decimate opposition, impose a totalitarian one-Party State and turn the country into a fiefdom.
Opinion
Alhaji Abubakar said President Tinubu’s blatant refusal — or calculated negligence — in preventing the escalation of the political crisis is nothing short of disgraceful.
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President Tinubu also suspended the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Ngozi Ordu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
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All chairmen of eight NBA branches in Rivers State came together to declare their position at a media briefing in Port Harcourt. They referred to the resolution of the House inviting the DSS to investigate Justice Amadi for alleged age falsification.
Corruption
The subject of the EFCC investigation is one Andrew Torhile Uchi, who is the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
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Justice EMMANUEL OBILE adjourned the matter filed by the Labour Party in Rivers State after counsel to the various parties adopted their final written addresses in respect of a fresh application by counsel to MARTIN AMAEWHULE and twenty-six others, KEN NJEMANZE.
Politics
National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said El-Rufai “stands diminished as the epitome of a self-interested politician, blinded by ego, driven by untamed emotion, and brimming with a vengeful desire to “collapse the system.”
Politics
The State Government warned of a gloomy future in the state due to failure by the House of Assembly under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule to cooperate on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on the political crisis in the state.
Politics
The house of Assembly members alleged that Governor Fubara had shown that he was not prepared to government Rivers State in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution
Politics
“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons why I dumped APC, I want to say that there is a Yoruba adage that says, if a woman has not tried two husbands, she would not know which one is better”, Jandor stated.
Politics
The latest development comes days after the House of Assembly accused Governor Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in favour of the group of twenty-five lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
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The embattled Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan had used the global platform to draw attention to her plight, following her suspension from the Senate for six months, which she alleged was a ploy to cover up her sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Politics
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the South African envoy is a "race-baiting politician" who hates President Trump. He has been ordered to depart the US by Friday, March 21.
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The presidency confirmed the decision in a statement on Sunday, as the peace talks aim to resolve a spiraling conflict involving the M23 rebel group.
Entertainment
Governor Sanwo-Olu bagged the award during a ceremony Sunday night, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suite in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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In a statement on his X.com handle, Obi said that the development “highlights a troubling trend in our nation—one where voices of reason and truth are met with intimidation rather than dialogue and engagement.”
Featured
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party declared that a new Nigerian is becoming possible, after he held a meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Politics
Senator Kingibe, who is the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, said she was aware of the dismay Nigerians expressed towards her over her initial takes on the sexual harassment allegation against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Politics
He says he wants to leave no one in doubt that he would never turn his back on the Party that gave him two terms of office, and would do whatever he can to popularise it.
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He made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, during which he served as a Senator representing Lagos West.
Politics
Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
Politics
The House Leader, Hon Major Jack, came under Order 23 of the Standing Orders of the House and presented a document alleging that the Hon. Justice Amadi was not operating by his actual age in the civil service.
Politics
The demonstrators who were seen outside the entrance of the National Assembly complex, also backed the six-month suspension slammed on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Politics
The Governor gave the assurance during the inauguration of the newly built Judges' Quarters within the Old GRA in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The housing facility was started by the immediate past administration under Governor Nyesom Wike.
Politics
In a terse message on his official X.com handle, President Tinubu said: “This was my message today to the heart of our nation - our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee.”
Politics
“At this point in my political journey, I have come to the conclusion that I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish. I have now decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP)” El-Rufai stated."
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Governor Soludo shared the information while addressing a gathering of Anambra State indigenes in Lagos State, at an event tagged ‘Anambra Homeland Consciousness’, which was held in Amuwo Odofin Estate.
