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Nigerian senator rejects state of emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, March 19 -- A Nigerian senator, Seriake Dickson, said he is opposed to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian president on Tuesday nig... Read More


Pro-Wike lawmakers react to Tinubu's declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Rivers House of Assembly has blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that M... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Fugitive Nigerian alleged scammer found living large in Dubai

Nigeria, March 19 -- In mid-December, a 30-year-old Nigerian named Friday Adejoh posted a video on Instagram of his day cruising on a motor yacht off the Dubai coast. "Life in 2024. amazing," he wrot... Read More


Has Tinubu's economic reform started working?, By Chinedu Moghalu

Nigeria, March 19 -- Some commentators have said President Bola Tinubu took a reckless gamble when very early in his administration he removed fuel subsidy and introduced the market exchange rate. It ... Read More


TIMELINE: Tinubu joins Obasanjo, Jonathan in declaring state of emergency in troubled states

Nigeria, March 19 -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the southern state of Rivers, suspending the state governor, his deputy and all elected members of the state assemb... Read More


Deputy Senate President receives SDP defectors to APC

Nigeria, March 19 -- The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, on Tuesday, mocked the Social Democratic Party (SDP) over its inability to attract and retain influential members in its fold. Mr Jibri... Read More


Inside Nigerian newspaper headlines today - Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Nigeria, March 19 -- Today, most newspapers reported that President Bola Tinubu suspended the governor, deputy governor and state house of assembly of Rivers State. The crisis in Rivers State has dom... Read More


Rivers Crisis: 'There's no law that allows a President suspend a Governor' -Falz

Nigeria, March 19 -- Nigerian singer and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised President Bola Tinubu's decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. PREMIUM TIM... Read More


WHO warns of worsening health crises amid funding cuts

Nigeria, March 19 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over escalating health emergencies across multiple regions, warning that millions remain at risk due to funding shortages a... Read More


Reasons Tinubu gave for declaring State of Emergency in Rivers

Nigeria, March 19 -- President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, citing diverse reasons such as the political impasse in the state, the implications of a recent Sup... Read More