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The Nigerian Senate has approved the State of Emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State, despite widespread public condemnation. In addition to endorsing the emergency rule, the Senate also approved a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The decision followed a closed-door session where lawmakers deliberated on the issue. Recall that the House of Representatives had earlier approved the State of Emergency through a voice vote. President Tinubu’s proclamation has sparked criticism from various stakeholders, with many questioning the necessity and implications of the move.…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian government of exploiting the prolonged detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, for financial and political gain. In a statement, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, condemned what he described as a “shameless scheme” designed to enrich security agencies and judicial officials while keeping Kanu unlawfully detained. The group recalled former Minister of Information Lai Mohammed’s claim that each of Kanu’s court appearances costs the Nigerian government ₦500 million. IPOB labeled this figure an “outrageous travesty,” questioning how such an amount could be justified for a short journey from the Department of State…

A heated argument erupted on Thursday between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Seriake Dickson over the application of Senate Rules in debating the proposed state of emergency in Rivers State. The confrontation began during plenary when Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion to reorder the Order Paper, prioritizing the debate on the state of emergency. However, as he cited the relevant rule, Senator Dickson, representing Bayelsa Central, raised a point of order, which Akpabio hesitated to acknowledge. In response, Akpabio, visibly irritated but maintaining a sarcastic tone, reminded Dickson of his recent television remarks, where he allegedly…

Human rights lawyer and activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it an assault on democratic principles. In a statement on Thursday, Ejiofor criticized the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers for six months, arguing that the decision has no constitutional basis. “This move appears to be a calculated political maneuver aimed at appeasing a powerful political godfather rather than addressing any genuine constitutional crisis,” he said. Citing Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Ejiofor argued that Rivers State does not meet…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has announced the formation of a coalition of opposition parties aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Atiku made the declaration during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, speaking on behalf of opposition leaders. When asked about the coalition, he responded, “Yes, this is the birth of the coalition of opposition ahead of 2027.” The announcement comes amid political turmoil in Rivers State following President Tinubu’s controversial declaration of a state of emergency. On Tuesday, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara,…

The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, overriding strong objections from stakeholders. In a voice vote on Thursday, the House also upheld the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the state assembly.

Gunmen have killed Muhammad Adamu, the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred on Wednesday evening at Adamu’s residence shortly after he broke his fast. Sources told DAILY POST that the assailants, who are yet to be identified, shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene. Confirming the incident, the Plateau State Chairman of MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, condemned the killing and urged security agencies to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. “This is an unfortunate situation. We call on security agencies…

The South-South Governors’ Forum has demanded the reversal of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the situation does not meet constitutional requirements. In a statement released on Thursday, the forum—led by its chairman, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State—urged the federal government to adopt a peaceful approach to resolving the crisis. “To ease tensions and pave the way for lasting peace, we call for the immediate reversal of the state of emergency,” the statement read. While acknowledging the president’s constitutional responsibility to maintain law and order, the governors insisted that the crisis…

Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State prevented the impeachment of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly. Speaking on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja, Fagbemi defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose emergency rule, emphasizing that it served as a strategic move to halt the impeachment process against Fubara. Recall that on Tuesday night, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months. In…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that six people lost their lives, and 25 others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash under the Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the FRSC’s Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the accident involved 18 vehicles, including two articulated trucks, two buses, one jeep, and 11 cars. Some of the vehicles were severely damaged, with a few engulfed in flames. Emergency responders, including the FRSC, Red Cross, Fire Service, and the military, arrived swiftly to manage the situation and assist victims. Ogungbemide attributed the crash to brake failure, which triggered a…