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State of emergency: Your children, grandchildren will ask questions – Audu Ogbeh to NASS members

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Nigeria’s former Agriculture Minister, Audu Ogbeh, has faulted the method through which the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State.

He categorically told the lawmakers that someday in the future, their children and grandchildren would ask questions about how serious issues such as a declaration of emergency rule were handled at the national assembly.

Ekwutosblog reported that Tinubu declared state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesdsy, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu and all elected officials from the state for six months

 

Both chambers of the National Assembly raised the issue for discussion on Thursday after they approved the President’s declaration despite opposition.

The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, between 2001 and 2005, said for future occasions, the lawmakers should explore technological tools and vote individually.

He faulted the voice vote that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate used to approve the emergency rule proclamation of Tinubu.

The 77-year-old made his feeling on the matter known on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme hours after the lawmakers threw their weight behind Tinubu.

“Ayes and nays do not give us a clear picture of the position and the moral authority of individual senators or members of the House.

“Nobody should hide under a shadow – if you want a vote, say so; if you don’t want it, say so but this ayes and nays is a camouflage, it doesn’t work,” he said.

Ogbeh, who was the deputy speaker of the House of Assembly in Benue State from 1979 to 1982, added,
“When the matter came before the National Assembly for voting, I would like to suggest to the National Assembly to install a capacity in the future for individual voting which they can print out; not ayes and nays, because someday, 10 to 20 years from now, their children and grandchildren and researchers would like to find out how individuals voted on particular bills.”

The Nigerian agriculture minister from November 2015 to May 2019 faulted Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency, adding that the president should have called notable Nigerians to mediate in the matter.

He said, “Rivers State is bigger than any individual. We as a country and as countrymen are not interested in watching a situation where Rivers State and the entire Niger Delta will go up in flames.”

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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