The Nigerian constitution grants the president the powers to declare a state of emergency but silent on suspension of a state governor.

The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State declared by President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the situation does not meet constitutional ...

The South-South Governors have proposed the rescission of state of emergency in Rivers State to reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace. The proposal is contained in a ...

The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State that was declared by President Bola Tinubu. The statement issued on Thursday was signed by ...

Yiaga Africa has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and what it called ‘unconstitutional’ suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House ...

The South-South Governors’ Forum has expressed strong reservations over the Federal Government’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, noting that the political ...

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South Africa’s government of national unity was built on a foundation of pragmatism. Failure would be bad for the country.

Critical issues such as the government’s overreliance on taxes and the deterioration of basic services threaten social unrest ...

In a dramatic turn of events, Edo State governor Monday Okpebholo has dissociated himself from the position of the rest of governors of the South-South bloc, opposing the declaration of a State of ...

In neighboring South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Saturday to address the growing wildfire in Pickens County, known as the Table Rock Fire. The fire began on ...

Monday Okpebholo has rejected the position of the South-South Governor’s Forum on the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The South-South Governors Forum ...