46 h. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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6 d. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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1 week ago “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding

Nigerian Bar Association has replied Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, following his demand for an Immediate refund of N300 million paid to host the 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Ibas on Monday, made the request after NBA moved its Conference initially scheduled to be hosted […] The post “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Gov’t Demands N300m Refund From NBA For Relocating Confab To Enugu

The Rivers State government has demanded for a refund of the sum of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the relocation of its 2025 annual general conference earlier slated to hold in Port Harcourt to Enugu State. The state government, in a statement issued on Monday by the senior special assistant on […]

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1 week ago Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

…Rejects accusations of unconstitutional actions The Rivers State Government has demanded the refund of N300m said to have been given read more Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

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2 w. ago Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators

By Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has blocked Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) from appointing administrators for the state’s 23 local government areas (LGAs). Justice Adamu Turaki Muhammed issued the order on 8 April 2025 in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025. The ruling followed a case filed by […] The post Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has promised to tackle fake support groups across the state. Prince Clement Asanye, Special Assistant to the Governor on APC Support Groups Matters, shared this in Calabar. He said the government knows these groups pretend to be supporters. Yet, their actions harm peace, stability, and unity […] The post Cross River govt vows to take action against fake support groups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Government has commenced the distribution of an improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three educational zones in the state. The State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey said items distributed included maize, pumpkin, cassava, melon and others. He stressed that a lot could […] The post C’River govt empowers 135 schools with improved farming tools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Cross River govt hails BCS over dedication to sustainable energy

Tribune Online Cross River govt hails BCS over dedication to sustainable energy Cross River State Government, represented by the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, has praised the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) for its dedication to sustainable energy during a pre-commissioning inspection of a 245KW solar energy system at the church’s headquarters. Cross River govt hails BCS over dedication to sustainable energy Tribune Online

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