The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Wike said that, with the expiration, the Rivers State Assembly is expected to resume its duties. He spoke after casting his vote in the ongoing local government election in […]
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The sole administrator of Rivers state, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political officeholders in the state. This development was made known in a statement signed by the chief of staff to the administrator on Wednesday, the suspension takes immediate effect. Those affected by the suspension include secretary to the state government, chief of staff, commissioners; […]
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Ethiopia on Friday announced state of emergency after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his intention to step down amid unrest and political crisis. The state-run Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation said “The ruling EPRDF coalition’s council met and decided to impose emergency rule in the Horn of Africa country.” The announcement did not say how long the […]
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