Vanguard Latest News Wednesday 19th March 2025
Vanguard Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 19/03/25
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target=_blank>PDP governors urge Tinubu to reverse state of emergency in Rivers
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
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target=_blank>Suspension: Natasha, Akpabio, Senate, others disagree over plea to vacate court order
The suspended Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, disagreed over the Senate’s application seeking to vacate the order made by a Federal High Court in Abuja on March 4. The Senate, in a motion on notice filed on March 17 by its lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, had sought an order
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target=_blank>Lawmakers clash at House of Reps over state of emergency in Rivers
Vanguard reported on Tuesday that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis.
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target=_blank>State of emergency in Rivers, Fubara’s removal undemocratic – Peter Obi
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
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: I love the energy of Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles – Wizkid
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has expressed his satisfaction with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
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target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu’s trial legally flawed, says lawyer
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Federal Government’s planned prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been described as legally untenable by respected legal expert Barrister Christopher Chidera. Chidera argues that the trial, set to commence on 21 March 2025, faces significant jurisdictional challenges that could render it ineffective.
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target=_blank>Mangrove Islands: Cameroon’s takeover threatens Nigeria’s sovereignty, warns Senator Bassey
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey, has stated that Cameroon’s takeover of the Mangrove Islands in Nigerian maritime territory poses a significant threat to national sovereignty and economic interests. During Tuesday’s Senate session, key lawmakers addressed this pressing issue. Bassey referenced the treaties of 1913 and
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target=_blank>Ogun 2027: Accord Party advocates alliance for merit-based leadership
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – In a bid to tackle the economic and governance challenges in Ogun State, the Accord Party has called for the formation of an alliance among opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. This alliance aims to ensure competent, citizen-focused leadership and a smooth transition of power, prioritising merit,
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target=_blank>State of Emergency: Tinubu’s move saved Rivers state – Uwak
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former House of Representatives member Hon. Robinson Uwak has commended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which suspends Governor Sim Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly for six months. This decision, announced in a national broadcast on Tuesday, was
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target=_blank>Rivers: No law allows president suspend a governor — Falz
Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, questioning the legality of the decision.
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