2 h. ago Emergency rule: Rivers judicial commission disputes magistrate’s resignation

The Rivers State Judicial Service Commission has refuted claims by a retired Chief Magistrate, Ejike George, who alleged he resigned in protest over the appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to govern Rivers State. Contrary to George’s widely circulated statement, the JSC said he was compulsorily retired on disciplinary grounds long before Read More

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13 h. ago Nigeria Maritime Varsity Appoints Registrar, Other Principal Officers

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) has announced the appointment of three principal officers to key administrative roles. The Governing Council approved the appointments of Registrar, Librarian and Bursar at its 21st meeting held on April 15, 2025, in Warri, Delta State. The appointees are Paul Bebenimibo, Registrar; Abduldayan Fatimah Jibril, Librarian; and Gbe Tamaraudebaemi Justin […]

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13 h. 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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25 h. ago Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Minister of Works, David Umahi, has vowed to continue supporting the 750km Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway. He disclosed this in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the  flag off of the Calabar section. “This project is beyond road construction but an investment. I take responsibility for the […] The post Umahi vows to continue supporting Lagos – Calabar Coastal Highway appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Umahi threatens contract termination over slow pace of Calabar

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to SEMATECH Nigeria Limited over its delay in the construction of the Calabar-Itu Highway. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Monday in Awi, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, during the official flag-off ceremony of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Expressing deep dissatisfaction Read More

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35 h. ago Chief Magistrate Protests Rivers Emergency Rule, Resigns From Judicial Service

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has voluntarily resigned from service, citing unease with the recent appointment of what he described as a “quasi-military administration” to oversee the affairs of the state. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025 declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended […]

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3 d. ago Rotary Club Commissions WASH Facility In Rivers Primary School

Rotary Club of Port Harcourt GRA yesterday commissioned a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facility at the Community Primary School, Ozuboko-Ama, in Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers State. Commissioning the project, the district governor, Rotary International, 9141, Chinedu Ikegwuani, called on the people of the community to protect the facility, pointing out […]

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4 d. ago Prioritise people’s welfare, Ibas charges 23 LG administrators

The Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has charged the newly appointed sole administrators of the 23 Local Government Areas to be prudent in their financial dealings and prioritise people’s well-being. Ibas gave the remark during a meeting with the administrators at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. He emphasised the importance of Read More

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4 d. ago Again, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Allegations Of Lopsided Political Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favouritism in federal appointments, reaffirming the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national unity. In a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social […]

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4 d. ago Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas

By Chinelo Obogo Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has urged the Rivers State Administrator Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (rtd) to halt the appointments of Local Government Administrators and reconstitution of state boards.    The rebuke follows a Federal High Court order by Justice Adamu Muhammed, barring Ibas from […] The post Rivers: Stop flouting court orders on LG appointment, Bode George warns Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ogun, Osun river basin demands accountability, collaboration to achieve food security

The newly appointed Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Mr Ayobami Oyalowo, on Wednesday, pledged to prioritise accountability and collaboration to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda. Oyalowo described Tinubu as a leader who is so committed to achieving food security and therefore deserves the support of all Nigerians Read More

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5 d. ago Rivers administrator under fire over LG, electoral chiefs’ removal

The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli Read More

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6 d. ago Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has announced the appointment of administrator’s in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The appointment was made public yesterday, less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt gave a restraining order to the appointment of […] The post Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Holy Father, Pope Francis, has approved the appointment of Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. This followed the resignation of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etukudoh, who in August 2024, attained the retirement age of 75. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in a […] The post Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt catholic diocese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ibas appoints chairman, members of civil service, LG service commission

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of chairmen and members of the civil service and local government service commission. The appointments were contained in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Works. The Civil Service Commission consists of five Read More

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6 d. ago Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt Diocese

By Fred Ezeh, Abuja Pope Francis has named Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt. This follows the resignation of Bishop Camillus Archibong Etukudoh, who reached the retirement age of 75 in August 2024. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) announced this in a statement on Wednesday. […] The post Pope Francis appoints new administrator for Port Harcourt Diocese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Reconstitutes Civil Service, LG Service Commissions

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has reconstituted the Rivers State Civil Service Commission and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. Ibas had last week announced the suspension of all political appointments made by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which affected several boards and agencies of the state government. In a statement issued […]

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6 d. ago Full list: Ibas appoints administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs against court order

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), Rivers State sole administrator, has appointed administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas of the read more Full list: Ibas appoints administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs against court order

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6 d. ago Ibas Ignores Court Rulling, Appoints 23 Administrators For Rivers Local Govts

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appointments take effect from Monday, April 7, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika. The […] The post Ibas Ignores Court Rulling, Appoints 23 Administrators For Rivers Local Govts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has announced the appointment of administrators in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. They include, Mr Okroiyobi Animiete (Abua/Odual), Mr Goodluck M. Ihenacho (Ahoada East), Mr. Promise Jacob (Ahoada West), Dr Tamunotonye Peters (Akuku Toru), Surveyor Atajit Francis (Andoni), Barrister […] The post UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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