58 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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3 d. ago SDP Welcomes Former PRP Governorship Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Elections

Former governorship candidates of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), pledging their support for the party’s vision ahead of the 2027 elections. The defectors include notable figures such as Emiyare Etete (Rivers), Elder Chris Agu (Enugu), and Capt. Ahmed Kaugama (Jigawa). They were received by SDP National Chairman, […] The post SDP Welcomes Former PRP Governorship Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 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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8 d. ago Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum, NEF has expressed deep concerned over the unfortunate and unfolding political crisis in Rivers State which led to the declaration of a state of emergency. This was contained in a statement signed and released to journalists in Abuja by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere,spokesperson of the group. According […] The post Rivers: Northern Elders Forum faults deceleration of state of emergency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fubara: Rivers assembly blockade provocative, insulting – Ex

An elder statesman and member of the Rivers State Elders and Leaders Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbehas, has condemned the action of lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly for denying Governor Siminalayi Fubara access to the State Assembly Complex. Sara-Igbe, pioneer spokesman for the Pan Niger Forum, described the action of the lawmakers as provocative 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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4 w. ago Fubara dismisses impeachment rumour, Rivers elders caution FG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court judgment recognising the 27 lawmakers loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. In its far-reaching verdict on Friday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to stop financial allocation to Rivers State until Fubara retraces his steps and presents the budget to Read More

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