Tag: National Emergency

“Declare national emergency on insecurity now” — Maƙarfi urges Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Makarfi urges Tinubu

…Opposes deregistration of political parties Former Kaduna State governor and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Maƙarfi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a national emergency on insecurity, warning that the worsening security situation across the country requires urgent and coordinated action. Maƙarfi stated this yesterday, during an interaction with newsmen at his Kaduna residence, where he addressed issues including insecurity, the state of Nigeria’s democracy, preparations for the 2027 elections, and the lingering crisis within the PDP. The former governor said the…

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Tinubu declares National Emergency on insecurity, poverty

Aminu Imam
Tinubu declares National Emergency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, describing them as serious threats to jobs, productivity, and overall national stability. The President made this known in his goodwill message to workers during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Tinubu stressed that the twin challenges of insecurity and poverty continue to weaken livelihoods and undermine economic confidence. “There cannot be decent work where workers fear for their lives or where…

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