The Rivers state government says it uncovered plans by some politicians to impose an emergency rule on the state. Paulinus Nsirim, the state commissioner for information and communications, made the…
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Elders in Fulani-dominated communities in Sardauna local government area of Taraba state have appealed to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to declare a state of emergency in Taraba. The state, which…
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Gambian’s Jammeh declares state of emergency after election loss
by Arinze Ago January 17, 2017Gambia’s outgoing President Yahya Jammeh has declared a state of emergency just two days before he was supposed to give up power after losing a general election. Mr Jammeh is…