Tag: Tinubu
BREAKING: Watch Your Mouth, Stop Running my Govt Down – Tinubu Threatens Peter Obi
Bola Tinubu has cautioned Peter Obi to moderate his remarks and refrain from undermining his administration. In a statement issued by Mr. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency denounced Mr. Obi’s criticism as “exaggerated.” Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, had accused the Tinubu administration of political brigandage and corruption, asserting that democracy…
Fubara Makes First Public Appearance Since Ouster From Power
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, arrives at the headquarters of the Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on March 23, 2025. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office. The governor was seen arriving…
Dominant In Football, Inferior In Development—A Contrasting Tale Of Nigeria/Rwanda
Hmmm, even before I write a single word from the thousands on my mind, I can feel the pain of millions of Nigerians especially one driver located in the heart of Lagos as he was about to pay all he has made today to a fuel attendant for fuel that cannot even fill his tank…
VIDEO: Suspension Of Fubara, Lawmakers Dents Nigeria’s Image — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, saying the move is capable of denting the country’s image. While speaking as the Chairman at the Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium in Abuja on Saturday, Jonathan said he was disappointed that elected officials had been removed. “These…
Reps Back Tinubu’s State Of Emergency In Rivers Despite Outcries
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was made during a plenary session attended by 243 lawmakers on Thursday, who voted in favor of the presidential proclamation aimed at addressing the escalating political unrest and violence in the oil-rich…
Organized Labour Faults Tinubu Over Emergency Rule In Rivers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has unequivocally condemned what they described as hasty and unconstitutional declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The labour unions called for the immediate reversal of the declaration, saying that the action blatantly violates the provisions…
Emergency Rule: AGF Blames Fubara, Exonerates Tinubu, Wike (VIDEO)
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday, fingered the suspended Governor of Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara for being responsible for the political crisis in the oil-rich state. At a media chat with State House correspondent in Abuja, the AGF said President Bola Tinubu acted timely with his proclamation of emergency rule…
FLASHBACK: How Tinubu Rejected State of Emergency Declared by Jonathan
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers due to the ongoing political crisis. In the nationwide broadcast in which he made the declaration, Tinubu said, “No good and responsible President will standby and allow the grave situation to continue without taking remedial steps prescribed by the Constitution to address the…
Security Tops Agenda As President Tinubu Meets Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa 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…
Terrible Governance: Ben Bruce Asks Nigerians to Stop Insulting Tinubu, Other Leaders
Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator representing Bayelsa East under the Peoples Democratic Party, has urged Nigerians to refrain from criticizing their leaders over poor governance. He made this appeal on Sunday during the Silverbird ‘Man of the Year 2024’ award ceremony honoring Governor Biodun Oyebanji. “Those of you on social media, those of you who…