Rivers State Imbroglio: What Punishment For Wike?
By Bolanle Bolawole Nigeria is touted as the second most religious country in the world; after the Taliban’s Afghanistan. Similarly, it is said to be
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STATE OF EMERGENCY
Emergency Powers Are Not a Shortcut to Silence Democracy
By Abidemi Adebamiwa Imagine waking up to hear that your governor, deputy governor, and state lawmakers have all been suspended—without warning, without a court ruling,
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Tinubu As Yesterday’s Rebel And Today’s Tyrant
By Farooq Kperogi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s demonstrably unconstitutional suspension of the elected leaders of Rivers State and his illegal imposition of a retired military
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Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State Was Premature
Page 3 Comment of Weekend Trust, Saturday March 22, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu surprised Nigerians by declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State
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State Of Emergency: Threat To Democracy Or ‘Deux Ex Machina’
Deepening Democracy with Jibrin Ibrahim, jibrinibrahim@dailytrust.com On Tuesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, to address the ongoing political
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Nigeria’s Oil-rich Rivers State Under Emergency: Sending In The Army Isn’t The Answer
By Al Chukwuma Okoli President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, in the country’s south-south region. Prior to
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Your Use Of Voice Vote On Crucial National Matters Eroding Trust In Democracy, Adding Salt To Injury, Peter Obi Tells NASS
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Thursday berated members of the National Assembly (NASS) for using voice
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You’re Patriots For Endorsing State of Emergency In Rivers, Tinubu Tells NASS Members
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its “decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State,”
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Rivers State: Matawalle Backs Tinubu’s Declaration Of State Of Emergency, Warns Against Attacks On Govt’s Infrastructure
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed his strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency
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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Kickstarts The 2027 Election Rehearsal
“When authority is total, so too is the madness of the man who declares it, and the potential for abuse of power.” – Rick Wilson
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