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VIRAL VIDEO: Rivers woman begging Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Rivers State as war looms

Published

5 months ago

June 18, 2024

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…over destruction of lives and govt properties

…says a gov who describes Rivers as jungle should be halted noe

A viral video has appeared on social media networks where a Rivers woman is calling on President Bola Tinubu to quickly declare a State of Emergency in the state over unnecessary destruction of properties.

In the clip, the lady chronicled on massive destruction of government properties because the tenure of local government chairmen expired today(Monday).

Narrative of the video;

“It is quite unbelievable, it is quite unfortunate, that we are seeing what is happening in Rivers state today, how do we get here for heaven’s sake?

” How do we get here?
When you have a governor that does not obey the rule of law, this is what you have . This is what you get at the end of the day.

” Crisis everywhere in Rivers state. Crisis everywhere. Ok let me agree and believe with them that the tenure of the council chairmen has elapsed today. Does that call for conflict ?

” Does that call for fight? Has the governor constituted the caretaker committee? Why sending people? Why sending thugs to go and destroy the properties that belongs to Rivers people?

“There is problem in Degema as I speak to you right now, there is problem in Asari-Toru as I speak with you right now. The governor has fold his hands and sent thugs on these guys to go and ensure that Rivers people does not sleep with their eyes closed.

“I therefore call the president of this country His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Rivers state. So as for peace to reign declare state of emergency in this state.

“We have a governor that does not obey the rule of law, we have a governor that has made noises all over that there will be no peace, imagine a governor telling people he governs that “jungle don mature” as in the jungle wey don mature is what we are just experiencing today?

” Is the governor of Rivers state His Excellency sir Siminalayi Fubara telling us that he is not aware of what is happening in the state ?

” Our dear president come to our aid, save Rivers state, save Rivers people declare a state of emergency now in the state. Hence we have a governor that does not obey the rule of law this is my position.
Thank you!

Watch video below:
https://youtu.be/UMfCYIB0YjY

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HoR to Hold Interactive Session on Executive Tax Return Bills

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2 hours ago

November 17, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives is set to host an internal Interactive Session on the four Executive Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly, on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Sunday in Abuja.

According to him, this initiative, championed by the House Leadership, underscores our commitment to ensuring robust engagement and informed legislative action on critical policy reforms.

The statement reads in part: “It aims to provide Members of the House with a platform to engage directly with the principal promoters of the tax reform bills from the Executive arm of government.

“Thus, this engagement will enable Honourable Members seek clarifications, pose critical questions, and gain deeper insights into the proposed reforms. Such understanding is vital to strengthening the legislative process and enhancing Members’ contributions to the deliberations on these bills.

“Recognising the national significance of the proposed reforms and their implications for fiscal policy and governance.

“The 10th House of Representatives remains committed to its mandate of advancing the nation’s development through transparent, inclusive, and informed legislative processes.

“The public is invited to note that while this is an internal interactive session, it does not foreclose the customary public hearing—a crucial step in the lawmaking process. At such hearings, members of the public are provided with an opportunity to gain deeper insights into legislative proposals and make meaningful inputs aimed at shaping effective reforms”, Rotimi stated.

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FG Commends Governor Bago For Intervention In Federal Road Projects Across The State

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2 hours ago

November 17, 2024

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By Gloria Ikibah

The Federal Government has commended Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for his intervention in several federal road projects across the state.

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the commendation during an interactive session in Abuja with Niger State Government, and contractors handling various federal road projects in the state, to reviewed ongoing federal road projects in Niger with the goal of addressing outstanding issues.

Umahi praised the Governor’s efforts, calling them “unprecedented,” and acknowledged his exemplary leadership in personally leading the state delegation to the meeting, this is even as he urged other state governors to follow the example set by Governor Bago, emphasizing the importance of effective and continuous project supervision.

The Minister also stressed the need for improved collaboration between federal legislators and the Ministry to ensure sufficient funding for the execution of these projects, and warned contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, stating that failure to do so would result in contract termination.

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who also lauded Governor Bago, described him as a hardworking and passionate leader, and highlighted that the Governor’s people-oriented programs reflect his deep commitment to the wellbeing of his constituents.

In his remarks the Niger Governor revealed that the state government is intervening in 18 federal road projects, aimed at complementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

Bago suggested that such peer reviews should occur quarterly and encouraged his fellow governors to participate, as it would motivate the Federal Government to further support the people.

The Governor also applauded the Minister of Works for his courage, capacity, and competence in managing his responsibilities.

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#OndoDecides2024: APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa, applauds Ondo electorate

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6 hours ago

November 17, 2024

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By Francesca Hangeior

The All Progressives Congress has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election in the just-concluded governorship election.

Aiyedatiwa won the election, having polled a total of 366,781 votes across all 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

He defeated his closest rival — Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party, who got 117,845 votes.

In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Sunday, and made available to PUNCH Online, the party described Aiyedatiwa as a “clear attestation” that his administration’s policies “resonated deeply with the electorate.”

The statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily congratulates the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.

“Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the just-concluded Ondo State gubernatorial election is a clear attestation that your administration’s policies and programmes and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.