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We need decisive action on IgboMustGo threat, IBN tells Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
We need decisive action on IgboMustGo threat, IBN tells Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
Meanwhile, the Igbo-Biafra Nationalists, IBN, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the promoters of #Igbomustgo threat in Lagos.
The convener of IBN, Mazi Uche Mefor, made this call to newsmen in Owerri while reacting to the alleged “Igbo must go protest” in Lagos.
He said so far, there was no action in the statements of President Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, about the so-called protest.
He said: “The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists and the Indigenous People of Igbo Nation for Self-Determination, hereby, express deep concern over the inadequate response to the ethnic profiling and discrimination against the Igbo community in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State.
“Mere public statements and cursory references to the issue by Governor Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Tinubu are insufficient. We demand comprehensive and decisive punitive measures against the perpetrators of these heinous acts of ethnic bigotry.
“We call for the robust and comprehensive prosecution of those responsible for the hate publications and ethnic profiling of the Igbo people in Lagos.
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“The anti-Igbo policies have provided fertile ground, inspiration, and impetus for hate speeches and publications by racists, including those behind “Lagospedia” and individuals like MC Olumo, who operate without consequence. Governor Sanwo-Olu cannot feign ignorance of these activities.
“This situation is reminiscent of the 1966 pogrom against the Igbo in Nigeria. Allowing such atrocities, ethnic cleansing and genocidal violence against the Igbo to recur in the 21st century would be catastrophic. It is imperative to take proactive measures to prevent a repeat of these historical injustices.
“We urge South-East political representatives, including governors, state House Assembly members, House of Representatives, South-East Senators Forum and other stakeholders such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, to take decisive action. It is crucial to begin negotiations concerning the future of the Igbo people within Nigeria or contemplate a future outside of Nigeria.”
“We reiterate the necessity for South-East elected representatives to raise these issues on the floor of the National Assembly. Simultaneously, there should be coordinated legal action against the Nigerian state, initiated through the offices of the state attorneys general of each of the South-East states,” he said.
We need decisive action on IgboMustGo threat, IBN tells Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
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Just in: Tinubu swears in Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas
Just in: Tinubu swears in Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-ete Ibas
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Vice Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (Retd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State.
The administrator was sworn in on Wednesday after a short meeting with the President.
Tinubu announced the appointment of the retired naval chief at a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, when he declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, and the state House of Assembly members.
The President said his decision was based on Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, saying he could not continue to watch the political situation in Rivers escalate without taking concrete action.
The suspension of Fubara and other elected representatives has been rejected and condemned by many eminent Nigerians, legal luminaries, groups such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Femi Falana, the Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigerian Bar Association.
However, the emergency rule has been praised by the pro-Nyesom Wike Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule, accusing Fubara of contravening the Supreme Court ruling on the political situation in the state.
Ibas was the Chief of Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021.
He is from Cross River State where he had his early education.
The new sole administrator went to the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1979 from where he proceeded to have a successful career in the Navy, rising through the ranks to the very top.
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
President Muhammadu Buhari who appointed him as Chief of Naval Staff conferred him with the National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 2022.
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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
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)
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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
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— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) March 18, 2025
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