News

House of Reps approves emergency rule in Rivers

Leah TwakiMarch 20, 202515 min

The House of Representatives has given a green light to President Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers after adding few amendments The House of Representatives has adopted President BolaTinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers state with additional amendments. The seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary on Thursday which the speaker announced was attended by 243 members according to the the day’s register. The House resolved that while the emergency persists,...

Senate

BREAKING: Senate approves state of emergency in Rivers

Sharon EboesomiMarch 20, 20258 min

The Senate also resolved that the state of emergency declared in the proclamation may be reviewed or terminated by the President at any time, but it must not exceed a period of six months. The senate has formally approved the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state, following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that cited the deepening political turmoil and worsening security situation in the oil-rich South-South state. The senate also resolved that the...

Senate

Senate in closed-door over Rivers state of emergency

Sharon EboesomiMarch 20, 20252 min

Sen. Bamidele moved a motion for the senate to go into executive session to discuss the Rivers.state of emergency declaration The senate has entered a closed-door session to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This development followed the reading of President Tinubu’s official letter by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session. Shortly after the correspondence was read, Senate Leader Opeyemi...

Senate

Senate steps down state of emergency motion without explanation

Sharon EboesomiMarch 19, 20252 min

While no reason was officially offered for the delay in approving the state of emergency, observers say the decision may be linked to behind-the-scenes consultations. The senate on Wednesday, delayed its planned debate on the motion seeking approval for the proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The motion, which was listed as the first item on the order paper, was unexpectedly stepped down without any detailed explanation. Sponsored by the Leader of...

House of Representatives

Drama as Reps clash over Rivers state of emergency

Leah TwakiMarch 19, 20252 min

Two female members of the House of Representatives engaged in a shouting match over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers A brief commotion unfolded on Wednesday in the House of Representatives chamber as two female lawmakers engaged in a shouting match over developments in Rivers State. Rep. Ebikake Maire Enenimiete (PDP Bayelsa) and Rep. Blessing Amadi (PDP Rivers) engaged in a confrontation over the the constitutionality of state of emergency in Rivers...

Citizens Speak

We Are All Ushie Uguamaye

Op-ed EditorMarch 19, 20256 min

In recent days, Nigeria has been gripped by the unfolding story of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who courageously voiced her concerns over the nation’s escalating economic hardships. Opinion piece by ANTHONY UBANI In a video shared widely on social media, Ms. Uguamaye criticized government policies she believes have exacerbated the rising cost of living, referring to President Bola Tinubu as a “terrible leader” and questioning his...

Citizens Speak National Assembly Politics

OrderPaper, BudgIT launch advocacy on executive-legislative relations

Sharon EboesomiMarch 19, 20254 min

OrderPaper and BudgIT, leading civic tech organisations in Nigeria, have launched the advocacy to improve separation of powers in Nigeria. Two leading civic organisations, BudgIT and OrderPaper, have expressed deep concern over the weakening of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, citing increasing executive overreach, a compromised legislature, and a judiciary struggling to maintain independence. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, both organisations decried the steady erosion of the constitutional principle of separation of powers,...

House of Representatives

House of Reps pass Tinubu’s tax reform bills

Leah TwakiMarch 19, 20254 min

The House of Representatives passed all four tax bills in one fell swoop. The senate now needs to concur with the green chamber The House of Representatives passed al four tax reform bills after taking the third reading of the bills on Tuesday. Parliament Reports recalls that the House had on Thursday last week, considered and approved the recommendations in the report of the House special committee on tax reform bills. While awaiting the senate...

State Assemblies

Tinubu suspends governor, assembly in Rivers

Sharon EboesomiMarch 18, 20256 min

“It has become imperative to declare a state of emergency. By this declaration, Governor Fubara is hereby suspended.” President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and breakdown of governance. He made the announcement during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday night. Expressing deep concern over the situation, Tinubu stated: “Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis...

House of Representatives

Reps to probe SON over substandard building materials

Leah TwakiMarch 18, 20253 min

SON has come under scrutiny for reversing its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into allegations that the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) reversed its decision to shut down 18 companies implicated in the production and distribution of substandard building materials, particularly iron rod manufacturers. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep....

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