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Inauguration stage collapses in Kano as NNPP supporters boo emirs  

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Inauguration stage collapses in Kano as NNPP supporters boo emirs  

There was a mammoth crowd at the inauguration of the new Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party.

This resulted in the partial collapse of the podium at the venue.

The people were said to be hanging on the pillars of the podium that made it to collapse.

The incident happened when Governor Yusuf was making his speech after the swearing-in and after the inspection of the guard of honour.

Meanwhile, the teeming supporters of the NNPP booed the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, venue of the inauguration ceremony for the new governor.

Daily Trust reported that immediately the first-class monarch arrived at the venue, the crowed started shouting.

A similar treatment was given to Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, younger brother of the Kano emir.

But security operatives quickly moved in and escorted the monarchs to their seats.

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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state.

Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast, saying it is for six months.

He announced the suspension of the Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.

He immediately named an administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd), to take charge of the affairs of the state for the six-month period.

Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.

A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety. (Channels TV)

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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis

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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis

 

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night will hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

The broadcast is expected to be held by 7pm today.

 

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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs

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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs expectedly over the current security situation in the country.
The service chiefs were led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to the meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja.

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department Of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi; were also present at the meeting.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Leader of the Majority, Opeyemi Bamidele, later joined the meeting held in the office of the President.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Ben Kalu, were also spotted at the meeting.

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