5 h. ago Court to hear suit seeking Rivers’ sole administrator removal April 10

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 10 as the date to hear a case asking for the removal of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State. The case, which lists President Bola Tinubu as the first defendant, has been assigned to Justice James Omotosho. Other defendants include the Read More

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29 h. ago Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes

• Women urge Tinubu to lift Fubara’s suspension The Rivers State Government has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government […] The post Rivers govt cancels all pending procurement, tender processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Rivers administrator cancels MDAs’ procurement, tender processes

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes carried out by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state. Ibas said the cancellation became necessary following the Supreme Court judgment and the absence of an Appropriation Law within the period. This was contained in a Special Read More

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38 h. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Cancels All Pending Procurement, Tender Processes

The sole administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes initiated under the administration of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, and consequently suspended Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu and the State […]

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39 h. ago Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders

Tribune Online Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes the state government. In a special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika the government stated that the cancellation; “In adherence to the Supreme Court judgement upholding the Appeal Court ruling in […] Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Stop criminals’ access to resources, Ibas tells NSCDC, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and peaceful, saying there could not be any meaningful development without a Read More

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Rivers administrator urges paramilitary to boost patrols, tackle crime

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.) has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime and criminality in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among the various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and more peaceful, saying there cannot be any meaningful Read More

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7 d. ago Ijaw Youths Condemn Rivers Administrator’s ‘Dictatorial’ Actions

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has strongly criticised the Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, over his recent decision to suspend statutory commissions and boards in the state, calling for an immediate reversal of the move. In a statement yesterday, the IYC’s secretary-general, Maobuoye Nangi Obu, accused the administrator of undermining […]

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8 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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9 d. ago Rivers: Group alleges plot to foist Wike’s loyalists as administrators on councils

A group, Pilex Centre, has alleged plots by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas (retd), to appoint administrators for the 23 local government councils. A statement by its coordinator, Courage Nsirimovu, claimed that credible information from reliable sources said it was designed to surreptitiously yield control of the third tier […] The post Rivers: Group alleges plot to foist Wike’s loyalists as administrators on councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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9 d. ago Rivers sole administrator orders LG heads to submit council reports

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the 23 local government areas of the state to submit the activities of their respective councils. Ibas said the HLGA appointed by the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, are to submit the report to the Permanent Secretary, Read More

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1 week ago Rivers: Ibas makes 2 strategic appointments, new SSG, acting Head of Service

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd), has announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG).   A statement from the Government House press unit says his appointment is with immediate effect.   He holds […] The post Rivers: Ibas makes 2 strategic appointments, new SSG, acting Head of Service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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