LG dispute: Gov Adeleke rejects calls for emergency rule in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, describing them as politically motivated attempts to create unrest. The governor, through his spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said the appeals by unnamed civil society groups were linked to ongoing disputes over local government control rather than genuine security threats. The […]
Gov Abdulrazaq rejects PDP call for state of emergency over banditry allegations
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, has dismissed calls by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a state of emergency in the state over alleged banditry activities. The governor described the demand as exaggerated and politically motivated, insisting that the security situation is under control. According to Abdulrazaq, his administration has continued to work closely with […]
‘He spat at your faces’ – ADC sympathizes with Fubara’s supporters as tension mounts in Rivers
Tension is rising in Rivers State after Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to show up at the government house on Thursday, a day after President Bola Tinubu lifted the suspension placed on him and other elected officials during the state of emergency. Hundreds of Fubara’s loyalists, popularly known as the Simplified Family, gathered to welcome him […]
Rivers: Call for Ibas’s probe thickens as emergency rule ends
The emergency rule in Rivers State has officially ended after President Bola Tinubu announced its suspension on Wednesday. With this decision, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned to their offices. Tinubu declared the six-month emergency rule back in March 2025 due to the […]
Nigeria is bleeding, declare state of emergency now – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has raised deep concerns about the worsening security crisis in Nigeria. On Sunday, he wrote on his official X account that Nigeria is “bleeding” and called on the federal government to immediately declare a state of emergency to confront insecurity. His statement followed a […]
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the state of emergency in Rivers State will officially end on September 18. He explained that once the emergency period ends, the Rivers State House of Assembly will return to its normal functions. Wike made this statement shortly after casting his vote in […]
Fubara: Rivers People Will Never Accept Extension Of Emergency – Bode George Warns Tinubu
Bode George, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against extending the state of emergency in Rivers State beyond September 18. He warned that prolonging the emergency would create tension and unrest among the people of the state. George made this statement while appearing on “Frontline,” a political […]
The governor has agreed to work with us – Nyesom Wike says after peace meeting between him, suspended Gov Fubara and President Tinubu
There seems to be peace again in Rivers State, as former Governor Nyesom Wike said that Sim Fubara has now agreed to work together with him and others involved in the political crisis. This follows a meeting held in Abuja on Thursday night, June 26, where President Bola Tinubu brought both leaders together at the […]
Steps are being taken to stabilise governance and revive the economy of Rivers – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has promised that his government is working hard to bring stability to leadership and improve the state’s economy, even though there are still political problems and financial difficulties. During the Eid-al-Adha festival, Fubara, through his Chief Press Secretary Nelson Chukwudi, encouraged Muslims in Rivers State and beyond to remember […]
Benue killings: Ace lawyer Sebastine Hon petitions Tinubu, demands state of emergency
A respected Nigerian lawyer, Professor Sebastine Hon, has written a petition to President Bola Tinubu, asking him to declare a state of emergency in Benue State. He made this request because of the increasing violence and loss of innocent lives in the state. Professor Hon believes that urgent and strong action is needed to stop […]