2 h. ago Rivers Solad asks newly appointed LGA administrators to work out measures with security agencies to protect the communities

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State seems set to begin project execution in the communities. To open the floodgate, he read more Rivers Solad asks newly appointed LGA administrators to work out measures with security agencies to protect the communities

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12 h. ago Peterside faults S’Court silence on appointment of sole administrators for Rivers LGAs

Atedo Peterside, the president of Anap Foundation and founder of Stanbic IBTC, has criticised the Supreme Court and judiciary for read more Peterside faults S’Court silence on appointment of sole administrators for Rivers LGAs

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20 h. ago Appointments by Rivers Sole Administrator so far add fuel to fire – Atedo Peterside

…Says Solad must explain how he came about the people he is appointing since he is not from Rivers State read more Appointments by Rivers Sole Administrator so far add fuel to fire – Atedo Peterside

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53 h. ago Rivers: N/Delta Group Passes No Confidence Vote On Sole Administrator

The Niger Delta Democratic Alliance (NDDA) has passed a vote of no confidence on Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the sole administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of worsening the state’s political crisis and failing to provide credible leadership. In a statement on Friday by its president, Chief Timi Tamuno Jack, the group said rather […]

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67 h. ago Rivers sole administrator has no understanding of his role – Peterside

Atedo Peterside, the founder of ANAP Foundation, has strongly criticised the actions of Ibok-Ete Ibas, the recently appointed sole administrator read more Rivers sole administrator has no understanding of his role – Peterside

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3 d. ago NDC condemns Ibas’ alleged threat against peaceful protesters in Rivers

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has faulted the threat of possible violence against peaceful demonstrators in Rivers State by the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). NDC national spokesperson,  Mudiaga Ogboru, condemned the alleged threat in a statement yesterday. Ogboru said the alleged violence would be a tool of […] The post NDC condemns Ibas’ alleged threat against peaceful protesters in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, met on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, but postponed discussions on state police despite escalating insecurity. Attendees included governors, Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and CBN Governor Yemi […] The post NEC defers state police talks amid rising violence, honours victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has again shunned an invitation from the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. Ibas was invited to the meeting initially scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, after the committee was constituted by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Following Ibas’ absence, the meeting was rescheduled […] The post Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 100 Civil Society Groups Back Falana, Tell Tinubu To Sack Rivers Sole Administrator

A coalition of 100 civil society groups, known as the Civic Room for Rule of Law, has thrown its weight behind human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), over his call for the removal of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.). The groups claimed that Ibas has breached presidential orders and disregarded the […]

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8 d. 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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8 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Ibas urges strict implementation of PPP agreements in Rivers sea ports

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has emphasised the need for strict implementation of Public-Private Partnership agreements at Rivers sea ports to maximise benefits and boost economic growth. Ibas spoke when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, led by its Chairman, Ademorin Kuye, who called Read More

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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1 week 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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1 week ago Rivers administrator threatens lawsuit to recover N300m from NBA

The Rivers State Government has threatened legal action against the Nigerian Bar Association to recover the sum of N300m, following the relocation of the NBA’s 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. According to the Rivers Government, the money was not a donation, but was given with a clear understanding that Port Read More

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