Politics
General news on the economy and politics.
ALGON calls for true local government autonomy to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reiterated its call for true autonomy for Local Governments (LGs) in...
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Senate approves Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers, establishes mediation committee to resolve political crisis
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers...
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House of Reps endorse President Tinubu’s declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers...
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NLC, TUC condemn suspension of Rivers State Governor, describe it as direct assault on democracy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have strongly condemned the alleged suspension or...
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Tinubu’s declaration of ‘State of Emergency’ in Rivers aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s critical economic interests – FG
The Federal Government has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, stating that the...
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Tinubu swears-in Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas as AGF backs FAAC release
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator of Rivers State. The inauguration was held...
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PDP governors, Peter Obi reject state of emergency in Rivers, call for immediate reversal
The governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have strongly...
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Nigerians react as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu has sparked mixed reactions across the...
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I took steps to foster peace, stability in Rivers State, Fubara reacts to Tinubu’s suspension
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has reacted to his suspension from office by President Bola Tinubu, insisting he...
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Five times President Tinubu criticized Fubara for Rivers crisis in his presidential broadcast
President Bola Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State, invoking Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution (as...
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