State of Emergency
Rivers Labour Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Emergency Rule
Organised labour in Rivers State has warned of imminent industrial action that could disrupt economic activities nationwide if President Bola Tinubu does not reverse the emergency rule imposed on the state. In a joint statement signed by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers, the unions expressed […]
National Assembly didn’t get required two-thirds for approval of Rivers Emergency rule- Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has picked holes in the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust had reported how President Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, the Rivers Assembly for six months and […]
BREAKING: Senate, Reps Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has 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 grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than […]
PROFILE: Meet new Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibas
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday March 18, appointed Vice Admiral Onok Ete Ibas as sole administrator of Rivers State. The appointment followed the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. By the declaration, he suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for an initial period of six months. He said: “In the meantime, I hereby […]
Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State of Nigeria adding that Rivers Governor Fubara, Deputy and All Members of the House of Assembly suspended for 6months. He also nominated an administrator for the state. Details Later… Affairs TV News Click Here to Join our WhatsApp Group Click Here to Join […]