Nigeria:   Senate to Debate Emergency Rule May 21

Vanguard, 16 May 2013

The Senate has fixed May 21 for discussions on the state of emergency declared by President Goodluck Jonathan in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. Read more »

Nigeria:   Emergency Rule Should End Violence, Ribadu Says

Daily Trust, 17 May 2013

Emergency rule in Borno,Yobe and Adamawa states should bring peace rather than problems in the communites, former presidential candidate and EFCC chairman, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has… Read more »

Nigeria:   State of Emergency - A Bold Step By President Jonathan

Premium Times, 17 May 2013

There have been an outcry by individuals, groups and organisations on the need for stronger security measures in trouble states of Northern Nigerian. This is due to the high rate… Read more »

Nigeria:   Tapgun Supports State of Emergency

Daily Trust, 17 May 2013

Former governor of Plateau State, Sir Fidelis Tapgun has thrown his weight behind the imposition of a state of emergency in three states of the federation saying it is the best… Read more »

Nigeria:   Emergency - ACF Cautions Military On Civilian Casualties

Daily Trust, 17 May 2013

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) yesterday called on military authorities to avoid the temptation of deploying heavy handed tactics or adopt measures that will cause increased… Read more »

Nigeria:   Bayelsa G12 Forum Flays Timing of State of Emergency

Vanguard, 16 May 2013

AS reactions continue to trail the declaration of state of emergency by President Goodluck Jonathan on Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States on Tuesday, a group known as G12 Bayelsa State… Read more »

Nigeria:   Governor Nyako Questions State of Emergency in Adamawa

Premium Times, 16 May 2013

The Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, has questioned President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to declare a State of Emergency in the state. Read more »

Nigeria:   State of Emergency - ACN Raises Critical Questions for Jonathan

Premium Times, 16 May 2013

The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, has urged the members of the National Assembly to carefully study the emergency rule imposed on Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states by President… Read more »