State of Emergency: Tinubu’s action an assault on democracy – APC stalwart
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a direct assault on democracy and an unconstitutional move to oust Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
First Lady Tinubu, Musawa, Okonjo-Iweala, others nominated for award
Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has been nominated as one of the 65 Nigerian women being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the country’s development.
Suspension: Natasha, Akpabio, Senate, others disagree over plea to vacate court order
The suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, disagreed over the Senate’s application seeking to vacate the order made by a Federal High Court in Abuja on March 4. The Senate, in a motion on notice filed on March 17 by its lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, had sought an order […]
Lawmakers clash at House of Reps over state of emergency in Rivers
Vanguard reported on Tuesday that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis.
State of emergency in Rivers, Fubara’s removal undemocratic – Peter Obi
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers as undemocratic. In a reaction on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said that the action was against the rule of law, and capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Obi said that it was grossly unconstitutional […]
2026 WCQ: I love the energy of Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles – Wizkid
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has expressed his satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
