…of the defining moments of his tenure was the NBA’s opposition to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of democratically elected institutions. He said the NBA maintained that political disagreements and legislative or executive conflicts did not provide sufficient constitutional gr…

…of residents to leave their homes on SaturdayNevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and deployed the National Guard to support response effortsThe fire burned around 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained, with six people injured including three firefightersPAY ATT…

…Speaking via his Instagram story, he urged the government to immediately declare a state of emergency on southern road networks to address the worsening infrastructure crisis. Read his post below by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 10:08 AM | Share this Story

…On agriculture and food security, it recalled that the administration declared a state of emergency on food security in July 2023 and subsequently introduced measures including the release of strategic grain reserves, the establishment of a N100bn National Agricultural Development Fund, fertiliser distribution and an a…

…improvisation or undisclosed voting arrangements. Democracy is endangered when a state of emergency can be approved through an unverifiable voice vote and the Constitution can purportedly be altered through WhatsApp messages. State Police may be desirable, but a desirable reform must still be established through a lawf…

…had, on November 24, 2025, during an inspection of the project after the lifting of the state of emergency in Rivers, announced that the complex would be ready for use by December 2025. Commending the contractors, Julius Berger and MCC, Fubara expressed optimism that with the political crisis resolved, lawmakers would…

…it as a routine governance challenge. “I have been one of those who advocated for a state of emergency on insecurity. More than that declaration, I believe we should declare a war on insecurity, and I do not mean the metaphorical war. I mean a formal constitutional, resource-backed declaration that says we have identif…

…on the East-West Road. Specifically, Ugolor urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the East-West Road, provide dedicated funding for its complete reconstruction, publish details of all contracts and project milestones, and establish an independent monitoring mechanism involving civil society or…

…and learning outcomes. Haruna added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in education and increased budgetary allocations aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and would continue to strengthen education delivery across the state.

…are not befitting of institutions of higher learning. “Consequently, I hereby declare a state of emergency on students’ hostels across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The welfare, safety and dignity of Nigerian students can no longer be compromised,” he said. He pledged that his administration would make students’ we…

…It can’t be blamed entirely on littering or Lagosians. “Lagos should declare a state of emergency on canal cleaning, maintenance, and redesign. We should see dedicated teams clearing and maintaining drainage channels every single day. “The money isn’t the problem. Lagos has the resources. Employ more people, pay them w…

…report said. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control declared a state of emergency on skin bleaching in 2023 and has since raided markets and tightened border controls. Goriola, who has presented her research at conferences in the US, UK, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, France and Canada, said r…

…"The President, working together with state governments, should declare a national emergency on security. Governance should change so that the number one, two and three priorities are security in all its facets," he said. He stressed that the government could no longer operate as though the country was experiencing nor…

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted “all avenues of dialogue.” The decision came hours after Paz signed an agreement with the country’s main…