Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria NEF cites killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, and mosque attack in Niger. Group warns insecurity threatens democracy, cohesion, and national stability. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity … Read more
Nine Northern states in Nigeria are currently experiencing widespread power outages following the latest collapse of the national electricity grid, marking the fourth incident in less than about 8 days. Kunle Olubiyo, President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, confirmed this development in a statement released on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has urgently called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged states, following the widespread destruction of lives and property. During a briefing in Minna, Niger State, HYPPADEC Managing Director Abubakar Yelwa revealed that eight lives have already been lost across Niger … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has launched an aggressive campaign against all obstacles hindering crude oil production in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to address these obstacles, the company announced that a state of emergency has been declared regarding crude oil production in Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer … Read more
Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris has said that the federal government may declare a state of emergency if the cholera outbreak exceeds manageable levels. Eko Hot Blog reports that Idris made this known on Wednesday while speaking at Adetokunbo Alakija Memorial Travel Medicine Lecture at … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the widespread insecurity across the nation, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. Making this call while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, lamented that insecurity has left many Nigerians homeless and businesses … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s led government to, without further hesitation, declare a state of emergency on the country’s health sector with a view to addressing its challenges. This online media platform gathered that the NMA Ekiti State Branch made the call in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Chief of Staff to the Imo State Governor and President Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa, Uche Nwosu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used the declaration of state of emergency on food security as a platform to cushion the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. Nwosu in a statement, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria. The declaration was made known on Thursday by Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake. Alake said that the President was aware of the rising cost of food and its effect on citizens. He said that the declaration … Read more
The acting Comptroller General of NIS, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has declared a state of emergency on passport issues in Nigeria. She emphasized the need to address challenges and announced a plan of action. Efforts are being made to enhance the process and Nigerians are urged to cooperate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that acting Comptroller General … Read more
Peter Obi has asked FG to declare emergency rule in Nigeria and not Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction at the Federal Government’s threat to declare a State of Emergency in Anambra State over insecurity in the state. Recall that the Attorney-Generation of the Federation (AGF), … Read more
Governor Obiano has revealed Buhari’s position on emergency rule in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has disclosed that the threat to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s idea. Governor Obiano made the disclosure while speaking to State House Correspondents … Read more
PDP has warned against the State of Emergency in Anambra. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against imposing a state of emergency in Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election in the state. This online news platform understands that the opposition party gave the warning via … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
The party leaders condemned what it described as the Benue governor’s “penchant for verbally attacking” the President Muhammadu Buhari (retd), without regard for his age and office. President Muhammadu Buhari Minister for Special Duties, George Akume, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on the Federal Government to … Read more
The Governor maintained that he had been doing all he could to ensure the security of lives and properties in the state… Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has said that he will be happy to step down should the Federal Government declare a state of emergency in the Northern region which has been ravaged by … Read more
George Floyd Death, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County after protests over the killing of George Floyd turned violent on Saturday. According to Mayor Eric Garcetti, The California National Guard is being deployed to Los Angeles in response to the large protests in the city. The Guard will … Read more
Forest fires of unprecedented scale and violence devastating entire regions of Australia have claimed the lives of 24 people and “considerable damage”, authorities said Sunday after another bleak day by catastrophic weather conditions. Hundreds of properties were destroyed and a man died trying to save a friend’s house, while the country experienced one of the … Read more