4 d. ago Rivers Budget Sparks Stakeholder Reactions As Fubara’s Return Looms

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has revealed that the proposed N1.48 trillion 2025 budget is structured around the anticipated return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political office holders. Ibas made this disclosure on Wednesday while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight in […] The post Rivers Budget Sparks Stakeholder Reactions As Fubara’s Return Looms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers presents N1.48 trillion budget for 2025, prepares for Fubara, others’ resumption

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), on Tuesday, presented a budget of ₦1.48 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee overseeing the state. Ibas, while addressing lawmakers, said the 2025 budget proposal is aligned with the strategic objectives in the Rivers […] The post Rivers presents N1.48 trillion budget for 2025, prepares for Fubara, others’ resumption appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Traditional Rulers Must Stop Crisis, Promote Peace In Rivers – Ibok

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, issued a strong warning against traditional rulers fueling unrest in the state during the 121st and 122nd Combined Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Ibas stated, “We live in times where our […] The post Traditional Rulers Must Stop Crisis, Promote Peace In Rivers – Ibok-Ete Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Governor of Cross River Bassey Otu’s two-year-old administration has been described as a period of progress and purposeful leadership. In a statement, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, said Otu’s “People First” mantra is not a political slogan but a covenant that has guided his administration. “This […] The post Cross River has recorded major gains in health, education, infrastructure under Otu – Official appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu commissions 180MW Afam II Plant, pledges steady power supply

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, commissioned the 180-megawatt (MW) Afam II power plant in Rivers State, where he reaffirmed his administration’s staunch commitment to stable electricity supply across Nigeria. Speaking virtually at the inauguration, Tinubu described the plant’s completion as a testament to the “enterprising Nigerian spirit” and a significant stride towards energy security. The […] The post Tinubu commissions 180MW Afam II Plant, pledges steady power supply appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator points to education as key focus of the state

Development of the education sector would remain a key focus in Rivers State despite emergency rule in the state. This read more Rivers Sole Administrator points to education as key focus of the state

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2 w. ago Education remains cardinal pillar of my administration – Ibas

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has affirmed that educational development will remain a cardinal pillar of his administration. Vice Admiral Ibas (retd) made this statement while speaking at the 43rd convocation ceremony of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, on Saturday. Represented by […] The post Education remains cardinal pillar of my administration – Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike seeks NASS intervention in FCT primary school teachers’ strike

Tribune Online Wike seeks NASS intervention in FCT primary school teachers’ strike "That is what the chairman of House Committee of the National Assembly has to look at the problem in the area councils. But it's unfortunate they concentrate in just inviting minister to come and defend. I've never seen in my life where the minister has defended a budget and another House Committee... Wike seeks NASS intervention in FCT primary school teachers’ strike Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Osun Gov Calls On NBA To Defend Judiciary Amid Rising Political Pressure

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to take a firmer stance in defending judicial officers from political interference and public attacks. Speaking in Osogbo on Thursday at the Law Week Lecture organized by the NBA Osogbo branch, Adeleke emphasized that judges, bound by ethics and decorum, are […] The post Osun Gov Calls On NBA To Defend Judiciary Amid Rising Political Pressure appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike to NASS committees: Stick to your oversight functions, berates silence on teachers’ strike

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has sharply criticised the National Assembly’s Area Council Committees for neglecting their oversight responsibilities amid the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the territory. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, May 28, during a routine inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike […] The post Wike to NASS committees: Stick to your oversight functions, berates silence on teachers’ strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint committee – Senate

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed that Ibas Ibok-Ete, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, alongside key State officials, will appear read more Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint committee – Senate

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2 w. ago Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget 

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja    The Senate has announced that the Sole Administrator of Rivers, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, along with other key officials, will defend the state’s 2025 budget before the joint Ad-hoc Committee of the National Assembly overseeing the emergency rule in the state. This was disclosed by Senate Leader and Chairman […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator to appear before Senate to defend 2025 budget  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate

Tribune Online Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate “The Senate is committed to the rule of law as well as the tenets of democracy. I am also confident in the pedigree of the members of this ad-hoc committee to deliver Rivers administrator to defend 2025 budget before joint NASS committee — Senate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dagogo’s legal team kicks as Court transfers Rivers emergency suit to Abuja

Tribune Online Dagogo’s legal team kicks as Court transfers Rivers emergency suit to Abuja The Rivers emergency suit names as defendants the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President of the Senate, the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the appointed Administrator. Dagogo’s legal team kicks as Court transfers Rivers emergency suit to Abuja Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rivers at 58: Ibas admonishes forgiveness, reconciliation, trust

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has called on all Rivers people, particularly political leaders, to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation, and trust to foster enduring peace and development in the state. The administrator made this appeal during a special public lecture held to commemorate the 58th anniversary of […] The post Rivers at 58: Ibas admonishes forgiveness, reconciliation, trust appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Seeks Effective Prosecution Of Oil Thieves

Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has called for the effective prosecution of oil thieves to curb the rampant economic sabotage crippling Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Ibas made the call on Friday when members of the Senate Committee on Incessant Crude Oil Theft, led by their chairman, Senator Ned Nwoko, visited […]

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4 w. ago Solad says training Rivers workforce to achieve greater efficiency

…Rivers State Administrator Declares Open 4-Day Transformational Leadership Workshop for Senior Civil Servants The Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency read more Solad says training Rivers workforce to achieve greater efficiency

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last month SDP, YPP fault IPAC’s endorsement of APC administration in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State chapters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Young Progressives Party (YPP) have distanced themselves from the endorsement of the APC led government in the state. The parties say they are not part of the recent action by the State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory […] The post SDP, YPP fault IPAC’s endorsement of APC administration in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month IPAC passes vote of confidence in Cross River gov’s administration

Tribune Online IPAC passes vote of confidence in Cross River gov’s administration The Cross River State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed strong support for Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, passing a vote of confidence in recognition of his achievements in governance. IPAC passes vote of confidence in Cross River gov’s administration Tribune Online

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