Top 5 Stories Of The Day| Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State, Suspends Governor Fubara and Deputy

Anyone who lives in Lagos knows what a nightmare traffic has been in the last month. There has been miles and miles of traffic lasting several hours because of the horrendous state of roads in the state. We can’t exactly say this is coming as a surprise as since late 2018, the former governor Ambode... Read More

August 12, 2017

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State of emergency declared in Charlottesville over white nationalists rally

A state of emergency has been declared in Charlottesvillei n the US state of Virginia ahead of a large march by white nationalists. They are expected to protest against plans to remove a statue of a pro-slavery US Civil War general. Violent clashes erupted between far-right groups and counter-protesters who have also gathered in the city.... Read More

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July 18, 2017

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Declare state of emergency on education | Malala tells Osinbajo

Child rights activist and Nobel Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai has urged acting President Yemi Osinbajo to declare a state of emergency in the education sector. While speaking with journalists after meeting with Osinbajo on Monday, she said she spoke on the importance of education for boys and girls. “It was a very good meeting.... Read More

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July 4, 2017

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. NIGERIA IS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY – DOGARA Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has expressed shock over the deployment of military personnel in over 28 states in the country. 2. PATIENCE JONATHAN WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST EFCC, TO PAY N50,000 Patience Jonathan, wife of... Read More

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July 4, 2017

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Nigeria is in a state of emergency – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has expressed shock over the deployment of military personnel in over 28 states in the country. Dogara spoke in Abuja at a “Capacity/Interactive Needs Assessment Workshop of Security Sector Related Committees in the House of Representatives” on Monday. He said the development showed that Nigeria was already... Read More

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June 13, 2017

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Declare state of emergency in Kogi | Dino Melaye urges senate

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on Tuesday urged the Senate to declare a State of Emergency in Kogi State. According him, the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello had sent his killer squad to attack him when he was addressing supporters on Monday. He added that some of his supporters were injured during the... Read More

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January 17, 2017

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BREAKING: Jammeh declares State of Emergency in Gambia

President of Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has declared a state of emergency in the country two days before he is expected to relinquish power. In a letter dated January 17, 2016, and sent to the country’s National Assembly, Jammeh declared a 90-day State of Emergency in the country. Read letter below:

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December 8, 2016

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Peregrino Brimah: State of Emergency | Arrest Kaduna Gov Nasir El-Rufai for admitting to sponsoring terrorists

by Peregrino Brimah Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai made a startling revelation last week. He admitted openly to financially sponsoring terrorists in Nigeria and neighboring countries. The governor publicly admitted that he sent emissaries to give money from Nigeria’s treasury to Fulani insurgents who had taken to brazen and brutal terror, mass massacring mostly Christian communities... Read More

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November 16, 2016

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Herdsmen attacks: Declare state of emergency in Kaduna, Senate tells FG

The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to declare a security emergency in Kaduna following consistent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. In a motion sponsored by Senator Danjuma La’ah, he said communities in the state have consistently been under attack by suspected herdsmen since 2011. He lamented the effects thses attacks have had, including... Read More

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October 12, 2016

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House of Reps wants state of emergency declared on kidnapping

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnappings in order to curb the spate of abduction in the country. A lawmaker from Ondo, Babatunde Kolawole who sponsored the motion on “Need for the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping in the... Read More

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October 8, 2016

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NBA declares state of emergency over judges’ arrest

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared a state of emergency in the judiciary over the arrest of judges by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Addressing a news conference on Saturday in Lagos NBA President, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN) condemned the gestapo-style arrest by the DSS. Mahmoud who addressed the press alongside four... Read More

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March 21, 2016

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‘We’re waiting for Buhari to declare state of emergency in Ekiti’ – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in Ekiti and Rivers state. Fayose uttered the boastful remarks on Monday, after the opening of the National Economic Council (NEC) retreat on the economy at the presidential villa, Abuja. “They have been insinuating that (state of emergency)... Read More

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November 10, 2015

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Boko Haram: State of emergency declared in Chad

The Boko Haram insurgency has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the West African country of Chad. The nationwide state of emergency was effective as of Monday, November 9. The Chadian government was forced to make the announcement as a result of the recent spate of raids and suicide bombings by Boko Haram.... Read More

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February 11, 2015

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Niger declares state of emergency in Boko Haram ravaged areas

by Ranti Joseph The government of Niger has declared a state of emergency in the Diffa region. The state of emergency was declared on Tuesday, February 10. The region, which has been repeatedly attacked by Boko Haram, in recent days, is along the border with Nigeria. A statement put out on the development said in part:... Read More

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December 16, 2014

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@demdem1: Our state of emergency is a scam

by Michael Egbejumi-David Well, I used to think that only the All Progressives Congress (APC) is exploiting and cynically looking to profit from the Boko Haram impasse. I mean, just a few days ago, even the Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha was avowing that should Jonathan be returned to power in 2015, the Boko Haram... Read More

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November 13, 2014

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@Toksero : Nigeria is already in an undeclared state of emergency

by Toks Ero Only a few will disagree that Nigeria deserves a country and sector wide national declaration of state of emergency. Nigeria being a developing country is an emergency situation; especially being the most populous black nation in a world where other races are considered superior not just because of skin color but because... Read More

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June 6, 2014

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‘Warn Edwin Clark, your local champion’ – Yobe gov. tells Pres. Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Governor of Yobe, Ibrahim Gaidam has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to caution First Republic Information Minister, Edwin Clark on his penchant for making controversial statements. The Governor described Chief Clark as “ill-informed, malicious and vindictive” and urged him to “respect his very old age and either speak with decorum and facts... Read More

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May 8, 2014

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Opinion: Mr. President, what are the governors of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa still doing in office?

by Christian Okwori The antagonists to the declaration of full state of emergency are hinging their position on the preservation of democratic tenets and constitutional provisions. If I may ask, did President Goodluck Jonathan got sworn in as acting President of Nigeria under any citable constitutional provision in 2010? The answer is NO! Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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December 30, 2013

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Terrible: 8 people killed as suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack bachelor party in Borno

by ‘Jola Sotubo Guests at a bachelor party in Borno received a rude shock when armed gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. The attackers, suspected to be members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, were said to have arrived at the location on motorcycles. This latest attack in the Tashan Alade area of the state... Read More

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December 14, 2013

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Boko Haram threatens to bomb University of Maiduguri, strategic locations

by Adeola Balogun The onslaught on Maiduguri, the Borno capital, by members of dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, seems to only be starting as the insurgents have reportedly threatened to blow up the University of Maiduguri. This comes after the recent attack by the terrorists on an Air Force Base and the airport in the... Read More

November 19, 2013

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Explosions, shooting in Kano as troops and militants clash

by Adeola Balogun The Kano metropolis was wracked with violence this morning after multiple explosions and gunshots were heard in an area of the city. The shelling of ammunition was evidence of an ongoing battle between security troops and suspected militants in the state. The affected part was the Gayawa village environs of the Ungogo... Read More

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November 18, 2013

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How I cooked and smuggled ammunition for Boko Haram terrorists – 19-year-old female victim reveals (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun According to reports, a new tactic is being employed by members of the Boko Haram sect; they are kidnapping Christian women and turning them into “wives.” One of such women is 19-year-old Hajja who was asked to choose between converting to Islam and becoming such a wife or dying a cruel death.... Read More

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November 16, 2013

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21 people killed in Borno as soldiers battle Boko Haram insurgents

Twenty Boko Haram terrorists and a soldier died during a gun battle between the two parties in Gwoza, Borno State, on Friday night, the military has said. This was made known in a statement by the spokesperson for the 7 Division of the Nigeria Army, Maiduguri, Muhammad Dole. According to Mr. Dole, soldiers launched an... Read More

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November 8, 2013

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Done deal: Senate approves extension of emergency rule

by ‘Jola Sotubo The request made by President Goodluck Jonathan to the Nigerian Senate to enable the extension of the period of emergency rule in some troubled states of the Federation has been granted. The apex legislative house yesterday approved the president’s application for the continuation of the state of emergency status in Adamawa, Borno... Read More

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House of Reps wants state of emergency declared on kidnapping

NBA declares state of emergency over judges’ arrest

‘We’re waiting for Buhari to declare state of emergency in Ekiti’ – Fayose

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Niger declares state of emergency in Boko Haram ravaged areas

@demdem1: Our state of emergency is a scam

@Toksero : Nigeria is already in an undeclared state of emergency

‘Warn Edwin Clark, your local champion’ – Yobe gov. tells Pres. Jonathan

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