Tag: President Bola Tinubu
‘Tinubu committed to addressing long-standing gaps within policy ecosystem’
Dr Hadiza Usman, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy and Coordination, made this known at the Stakeholders’ Validation Session…
Tinubu inaugurates 2nd Niger Bridge access road
Tinubu was represented by Anambra governor, Charles Soludo, at the event. He stated that the Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in…
National Sports Festival: Tinubu flags torch of unity movement
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, flagged off the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival…
Why I’m doubtful of ability of coalition to unseat Tinubu- Osuntokun
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday at a meeting of key opposition leaders, announced the formation of a coalition,…
Tinubu lauds Jonathan over consistent advocacy for peace
The President recalls the former President’s historic acceptance of the results of the 2015 presidential election and his peaceful handover…
State of Emergency in Rivers: Ex-NBA President Daudu backs Tinubu
Daudu urged those affected by the decision to challenge it in court, but maintained that “as things stand today, the…
Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers timely, says NGO
The president nominated retired Vice Adm. Ibokette Ibas as administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state for…
Tinubu fires important message to Katsina Governor
The President said Hajiya Safara'u has left behind a legacy of integrity and community service that has permeated far and…
Imagine Rivers State without a State of Emergency
Rivers was in a grave situation, as the combatants refused to allow reason to prevail, even after the Supreme Court…
Tinubu sued for declaring State of Emergency in Rivers
The President on Tuesday 18 March 2025 imposed an emergency rule on Rivers, thereby suspending the executive and the legislative…
Wike got permission from PDP before accepting Tinubu’s appointment – Dan Orbih
Wike who was elected twice as governor of Rivers State under the platform of PDP was appointed Minister by President…
Tinubu delivers strong message to Senator Adighije
The President extolled Senator Adighije's diligence and resourcefulness, stating that these fine qualities were evident in his varied positions over…
Uzodimma: Tinubu’s ‘state of emergency’ in Rivers very commendable
peaking at a in Owerri, the capital of Imo State on Thursday, Uzodimma said the political development in Rivers had…
Atiku, Obi, El- Rufai coalition mere gathering of political jobbers – Minister
Highlighting President Tinubu’s leadership qualities, Ata commended his adherence to the rule of law, his democratic approach to governance, and…
Tinubu orders probe into deadly Abuja tanker explosion
The President directed security agencies, particularly those concerned with road safety, to pay closer attention to traffic around the capital…
Tinubu declares Rivers Emergency a lifeline, praises National Assembly’s endorsement
The President affirmed that the six-month emergency would empower the newly-appointed Sole Administrator to stabilise Rivers State, address systemic breakdowns,…
Rivers emergency rule painful, critical – Okocha
He said that the President’s action aligned with an African proverb that says, ‘’an elder doesn’t sit to watch a…
Fagbemi: Why Tinubu imposed State of Emergency in Rivers (Full Text)
I don't see how you would have spared the governor and the legislature, they are both involved. Things are not…
Tinubu acted to save Rivers from Collapse – AGF justifies Emergency Rule
Fagbemi noted that the legislative arm of government plays a crucial role in democracy, including passing budgets, overseeing executive actions,…
Breaking: Tinubu swears in Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers Sole Administrator
In justifying the six-month emergency rule, Tinubu stated: "The state's security situation and political tension necessitated my intervention to forestall…
Don’t endorse Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers, Obi urges National Assembly
Obi said the situation in Rivers does not justify such action by the President. He also accused Tinubu of biased…
Dagogo: There are strong grounds to challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule on Rivers
Dagogo said that President Tinubu admitted that the Governor and Deputy Governor did not request the proclamation (as required under…
‘We’ll abide by Tinubu’s emergency rule’, Suspended Rivers Speaker Amaewhule
”As an Assembly, we assure you all, our constituents that we would abide by this declaration even though it was…
‘Tinubu consulted National Assembly before declaring state of emergency on Rivers’
However, while rejecting the declaration of state of emergency on Rivers, the Peoples Democratic Party on which platform Fubara was…
Reps to debate Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers today
The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekitit state) confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. He…
‘Rivers safe, peaceful, secure under my watch’, Fubara faults Tinubu’s emergency rule
In a national broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers, following the lingering political crisis in…
Rivers: PDP fumes, says Tinubu’s action a clear attack on democracy
The PDP therefore cautions Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to respect the Constitution and ensure that he does not take…
Atiku: Tinubu’s state of emergency on Rivers reeks of political manipulation
Tinubu had on Tuesday suspended Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara for six months. The President also suspended the Rivers House of…
How Tinubu sacked Fubara, Deputy, Assembly (Full Broadcast Text)
By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members…
Breaking: Tinubu declares State of Emergency in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State and suspended the Governor and his Deputy.