64 h. ago Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs

Approves salary payment for workers, suspended political appointees From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has charged paramilitary organisations to continue to work collaboratively with other security agencies to keep the state safer and peaceful. The administrator stated that there could not be any meaningful development without a […] The post Rivers: Ibas tasks paramilitary agencies on synergy with other security organs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

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3 d. ago Rivers Elders, N’Delta groups slam Ibas for sacking Fubara’s appointees

The Ijaw National Congress and the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Council have slammed the sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) following his suspension of appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Also, the IIjaw Youths Council has said the action of the sole administrator including the demanding g for the records of Read More

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4 d. ago CDA Urges Rivers Sole Administrator To Be Neutral, Apolitical in Key Appointments

A civic group, the Centre for Democratic Advancement (CDA), has urged Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd.), the newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State, to remain neutral and apolitical in his appointments to safeguard ongoing peace efforts in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Idris Jinadu, CDA’s chancellor, stressed the need for […]

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4 d. ago Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

The full meaning of state of emergency seems to dawn in Rivers State as Ibok Ekwe Ibas, a retired Vice read more Quake in Rivers as Sole Administrator sacks all political appointees, board

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4 d. ago Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday by Chief of Staff to the Administrator, said that the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the affected individuals […] The post Emergency Rule: Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers State Sole Administrator suspends political appointees

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the read more Rivers State Sole Administrator suspends political appointees

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders

Tribune Online BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders The directive which affects the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, all commissioners, and chairpersons, also include members of boards, agencies, commissions, and ... BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends political appointees, office holders Tribune Online

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Rivers sole administrator suspends SSG, other appointees

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended all political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include the Read More

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers sole administrator suspends political office holders

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has suspended political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chief of Staff to the Administrator said the decision was made under the powers granted to Ibas by President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include the Secretary Read More

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6 d. ago Rivers administrator, Ibas, appoints Ibibi Worika as new SSG

Tribune Online Rivers administrator, Ibas, appoints Ibibi Worika as new SSG The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has appointed Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Rivers administrator, Ibas, appoints Ibibi Worika as new SSG Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu

Nigeria Bar Association has condemned the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State, saying that it is unconstitutional to announce a sole administrator in a democratic state. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, declared an emergency rule in the oil rich state, suspending Governor Sim Fubara, his Deputy Ngozi Nma, and all the […] The post Rivers Crisis: “We Don’t Recognize Sole Administrator, Emergency Rule Declaration Unconstitutional” – NBA Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees

Phillip Nwosu The four-month delay in the release of appointment letters to the management teams of Nigeria’s 12 Nigerian River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) has become a source of unease and friction in the agencies, interviews with staff at some of the RBDAs have revealed. Staff at some of the authorities, who spoke on condition […] The post Disquiet in River Basins over delay in issuance of letters to Tinubu’s appointees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

…Also admits that the state government did its part in terms of payment Ibok Ibas, the newly appointed Rivers State read more Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

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9 d. ago Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers

Tribune Online Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condemned the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy Ngozi Odu, as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed […] Makinde condemns declaration of state of emergency in Rivers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers assembly backs emergency rule, pledges sole administrator support

The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule. Amaewhule said the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, even though it was not what they had Read More

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1 week ago Profile of Rivers’ new military administrator: Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok

By Chinelo Obogo Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has been appointed as the new Military Administrator of Rivers State following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. Born on 27 September 1960 in Nko, Cross River State, Mr Ibas began his primary education at Nko Primary School in 1966 and […] The post Profile of Rivers’ new military administrator: Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago River Basin: 72 Tinubu’s appointees without appointment letters since December

The 72 new management executives appointed to the River Basin Development Authorities last December have lamented that they are yet to receive their appointment letters from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The development comes three months after the President officially Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly demands sack of Fubara’s commissioners, appointees

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly demands sack of Fubara’s commissioners, appointees The Rivers State House of Assembly has demanded the dismissal of all commissioners and political appointees who were not screened by the Amaewhula-led Assembly, urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara to act accordingly. Additionally, the lawmakers have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the commissioners and appointees, requiring them to appear before the House to explain why they […] Rivers Assembly demands sack of Fubara’s commissioners, appointees Tribune Online

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