58 h. ago I did not summon Fubara, deputy, says Rivers Sole Administrator

…Says mass news faking is to cause instability The government in Rivers State maned by a sole administrator seems to read more I did not summon Fubara, deputy, says Rivers Sole Administrator

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3 d. ago NASS should call Rivers Sole Administrator to order for overreaching his bound – SAN

…Says the gazette appointing him did not empower him to dismantle constituted authorities nor to appoint LGA administrators A man read more NASS should call Rivers Sole Administrator to order for overreaching his bound – SAN

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4 d. ago Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance

Prominent human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the immediate removal of Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas from his position as Sole Administrator in Rivers State. Falana’s demand stems from what he describes as a violation of due process and outright disregard for President Bola Tinubu’s authority. In a […] The post Femi Falana Calls For Federal Intervention In Rivers Sole Administrator’s Defiance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Echoes From Nasarawa Retreat For Political Appointees, Public Officers

Penultimate Monday, the Nasarawa State Government organised a retreat with the intent of equipping political appointees with the technical knowledge to be able discharge their responsibilities effectively. The retreat which was in collaboration with the country’s elite management development institution, the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), attracted top notch facilitators including the body’s Director […]

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4 d. ago Emergency rule: Rivers administrator talks tough, warns mischief

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday, warned political actors and mischief-makers testing his will, while refuting allegations of high-handedness and impunity leveled against him by civil society groups in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas frowned on the myriads of fake Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Berate Rivers Administrator For ‘Stoking’ Crises

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has accused the Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), of allegedly administering crisis in the state with his pursuit what they called ‘Pro-Wike interest’ in an attempt to provoke the people and through the backdoor to continue to exercise authority over a people that did not elect him. […]

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5 d. ago More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

More groups have risen against the state of emergency and actions of the sole administrator. This is as a group read more More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

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6 d. ago Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

The House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator read more Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

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7 d. ago You’re to report to N’Assembly, Reps tell Rivers Administrator

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reminded Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) that by the provision of the 1999 Constitution (As amended), he must report to the National Assembly in running the affairs of the oil-rich state. The Speaker gave the charge in Abuja on Tuesday while Read More

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7 d. ago Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The newly appointed Sole Administrator, Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers, Mr. Atajit Francis, has warned council staff against negligence to duty. He gave the warning at the council headquarters, Ngo, shortly after resumption of duty yesterday. Francis, who also met with Heads of the Local Government Administration, said that […] The post Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding

Nigerian Bar Association has replied Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, following his demand for an Immediate refund of N300 million paid to host the 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Ibas on Monday, made the request after NBA moved its Conference initially scheduled to be hosted […] The post “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called for Immediate refunding of the state’s money which was initially allocated for Nigerian Bar Association. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Ibas’ statement is coming, after NBA announced the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Recall that the Association […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago JUST IN: Refund N300m confab hosting rights, Rivers tells NBA

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable. The Sole Administrator stated this in a statement issued Read More

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9 d. ago Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

Sunday Dare’s intervention deepens controversy Atiku accuses president of ‘institutionalising nepotism’ SSG says administration committed to fairness, equity President Bola read more Tinubu’s men in defensive mode as allegations of lopsided appointments swell, spread

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9 d. ago I’ll prioritise restoration of democratic institutions in Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has restated his determination to uphold the law and ensure that all Rivers people, irrespective of their political inclination, have a voice in the future of the state. He also urged the youth of the state to be actively involved in the processes and Read More

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9 d. ago Abuja NUJ Seeks Wike’s Intervention On Deplorable Infrastructure At Council Secretariat

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has appealed to the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in addressing the dilapidated state of infrastructure at the Council Secretariat in Utako District of Abuja. The appeal was part of the major resolutions at the second Congress […]

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9 d. ago Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project 

By Henry Uche   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nyesom Wike, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and other prominent Nigerians from both the public and private sectors would tomorrow, 14th April, bankroll a N3.5 billion National Secretariat project of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of […] The post Wike, Cardoso, others bankroll ICSAN’s N3.5bn good governance project  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has relocated its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, read more NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

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1 week ago You have no legal right to appoint anyone, Bode George slams Ibas

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, has cautioned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), over recent appointments and reconstitution of boards in the state, describing them as illegal and potentially regrettable. He stated this on Friday in a strongly worded statement, urging Ibas to respect Read More

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