9 h. 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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28 h. 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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29 h. 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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33 h. 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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33 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called for Immediate refunding of the state’s money which was initially allocated for Nigerian Bar Association. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Ibas’ statement is coming, after NBA announced the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Recall that the Association […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago JUST IN: Refund N300m confab hosting rights, Rivers tells NBA

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has replied to the Nigerian Bar Association regarding the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Ibas faulted the reason cited by the NBA, describing it as misleading and uncharitable. The Sole Administrator stated this in a statement issued Read More

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37 h. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. ago Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets

Tribune Online Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets The Cross River State Government, through its Asset Management and Recovery Team, has committed to supporting UNICROSS management in addressing land encroachment and the unauthorised sale of assets on campus. Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Cross River govt vows to protect state varsity from land grabbers

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has vowed to protect its varsity, the University of Cross River (UNICROSS), from the activities of land grabbers. The government made this known when the Asset Management and Recovery Team paid a working visit to the institution. Speaking during the visit, the Special Adviser to the […] The post Cross River govt vows to protect state varsity from land grabbers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production

Tribune Online Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production The Cross River State Government and an agribusiness firm in Kwara State have partnered to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next five years. Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production Tribune Online

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3 w. ago VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan

Tribune Online VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan “The decisions of those in power have far-reaching consequences,” he said. “Many assume that our negative global perception is only due to cyber fraud or scams, but governance failures play a much bigger role.” VIDEO: Govt pretending over solutions to Rivers problems — Jonathan Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Releases Withheld Rivers Allocations To Sole Administrator

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has announced that the federal government has released the withheld monthly allocations to due local government areas in the state. Ibas, who announced this on Friday in Port Harcourt during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs), assured that necessary steps will be […]

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3 w. ago Rivers: Federal Gov’t Dragged To ECOWAS Court Over Emergency Rule

The federal government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. In the suit dated March 20, 2025 and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking an order of the court to […]

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3 w. ago Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey

Tribune Online Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has dissociated himself from the statement said to have been issued by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, opposing the decision of President Bola Tinubu to... Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey Tribune Online

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