Tag: Nigeria
Tinubu’s Suspension of Rivers Governor Fubara Unconstitutional, Says Lawyer, Calls It ‘Illegal, Cowardly, and Dangerous’
Human rights lawyer Tope Temokun has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the subsequent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as unconstitutional, illegal, and politically motivated. Temokun argued that while Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution empowers the President to declare a state of…
National Assembly Confirms Tinubu Consulted Leadership Before Rivers State Emergency Declaration, Reveals Unanimous Support
The National Assembly has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu consulted its leadership before declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, a move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism. During a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the emergency declaration, citing political instability and security concerns, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy,…
BREAKING: Tinubu Deploys Military to Take Over Rivers State Government House After Suspending Governor Fubara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deployed armed security operatives, including the Nigerian Army, to occupy the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt following his suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The move comes hours after Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing political instability and security…
Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Fubara, Deputy, and Assembly Lawmakers
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months. The announcement was made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, citing constitutional provisions and the failure of the state government to…
Nigerian Security Forces Attack Enugu Women Protesting Herdsmen Killings, Injure Several
A combined team of Nigerian security forces, including soldiers, police, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel, violently attacked thousands of women protesting against herdsmen killings in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. The incident, which left several women injured, has sparked outrage and accusations of government complicity in suppressing reports…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Trans-Niger Pipeline Explosion in Rivers State
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the explosion that rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in the Bodo community of Rivers State. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night and caused significant damage to the surrounding mangrove, has since been contained, according to authorities. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Iroko confirmed the…
Explosion Rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers State, Sparks Environmental and Economic Concerns
An explosion has rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) at Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, causing significant damage and raising fears of environmental and economic repercussions. The incident occurred late Monday night near the Bodo-Bonny Road, which is currently under construction. The affected section of the pipeline, a critical federal oil transport…
Nnamdi Kanu to Defend Himself in Court as Trial Resumes — Family
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has announced that Kanu will represent himself in court when his trial resumes on March 21, 2025. The decision, revealed in a press statement issued by Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, underscores the IPOB leader’s determination to seek justice amid what…
Nigerian Army Personnel Assault Eko Disco Staff Over Power Supply Issues — Oduntan
The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has condemned the alleged manhandling of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Disco) staff by Nigerian Army personnel in Badagry, Lagos State. The incident occurred amid ongoing power supply upgrades aimed at improving electricity distribution across the state. Sunday Oduntan, CEO of ANED, disclosed that Eko Disco had informed the…
HIV Treatment Shortages Loom in Nigeria, Seven Other Nations Amid USAID Funding Freeze, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that eight countries, including Nigeria, could soon face critical shortages of life-saving HIV treatments due to the suspension of U.S. foreign aid. The freeze, implemented by the Trump administration, has disrupted the supply of antiretroviral drugs, putting millions of lives at risk and threatening to…