The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers as undemocratic. In a reaction on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi said that the action was against the rule of law, and capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Obi said that it was grossly unconstitutional…
Mr Emmanuel Igbini, a political critic, has described as ‘’a sad development’’ the state of emergency declared in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu due to unresolved crisis in the state. Igbini, a former Governorship Candidate under the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), made the remark while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has advised President Bola Tinubu to reverse the state of emergency declared in Rivers. The Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, described the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers as unconstitutional. Mohammed stated that it was…
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, FCT chapter, has described the U.S. emergency humanitarian waiver for HIV treatment in 54 countries, including Nigeria, as a lifesaving policy. Mrs Rejoice Abah, FCT Coordinator for the association, expressed her gratitude to the Trump administration, saying the policy had renewed hope for Persons Living with…
The Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has partnered with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos to equip young Nigerians with critical skills for handling pre-hospital emergencies. Mr Paschal Achunine, Executive Director of HEI, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said the programme aligns with the commitment of both organisations to youth empowerment and community impact….
