SERAP sues Senate over Ningi’s ‘unlawful’ suspension

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1 year ago

March 13, 2024

Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi

SERAP sues Senate over Ningi’s ‘unlawful’ suspension

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced plans to sue the Senate over “the unlawful suspension of whistleblower Senator Abdul Ningi.”

Chronicle NG reports that Ningi was suspended by the Sen. Godswill Akpabio-led Senate for 3 months over his allegation that the Senate inserted projects worth N3 trillion in the 2024 budget.

SERAP sues Senate over Ningi’s ‘unlawful’ suspension

Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

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March 18, 2025

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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

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)

BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis

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5 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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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.

Video: President Tinubu has declared state on emergency on Rivers state effective immediately, suspends Governor Fubara, his deputy governor and house of assembly members for six months.
He also nominated an administrator pic.twitter.com/jD1g9FHOez

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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs

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5 hours ago

March 18, 2025

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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.