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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4 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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4 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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4 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Rivers: Ibas Makes First Appointment, Names Prof Worika New SSG

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has made his first appointment since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu after the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Ibas, in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the […]

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6 d. ago Rivers: Group rejects administrator’s alleged plan to appoint LG caretakers

A group, the Rivers Emancipation Movement, has vowed to take to the streets if the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) appoints administrators to take charge of the 23 local government areas of the state. Information filtered through at the weekend that Ibas, who President Bola Tinubu appointed on March 18, Read More

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8 d. ago Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

…Also admits that the state government did its part in terms of payment Ibok Ibas, the newly appointed Rivers State read more Rivers Solad inspects massive House of Assembly rebuilding project, admits work is going according to schedule

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9 d. ago Five major issues confronting Rivers’ new administrator, Ibok

With the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the appointment of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator. read more Five major issues confronting Rivers’ new administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas

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1 week ago My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has officially taken office as the Administrator of Rivers State, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Ibas, a retired naval chief, was sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking the beginning of his six-month tenure overseeing the state’s affairs. Ibas’ primary objective is to maintain law and order […] The post My Main Aim Is Maintaining Law And Order In Rivers State – New Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive action in response to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, declaring a state of emergency and appointing Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that Ibas will oversee the state’s affairs, working to normalize the situation and ensure the […] The post Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibokette Ibas To Take Over From Fubara In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Profile of Rivers’ new military administrator: Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok

By Chinelo Obogo Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has been appointed as the new Military Administrator of Rivers State following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. Born on 27 September 1960 in Nko, Cross River State, Mr Ibas began his primary education at Nko Primary School in 1966 and […] The post Profile of Rivers’ new military administrator: Retired Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency in Rivers State following political crisis that engulfed the State. The read more Tinubu appoints Ibas as administrator amid state of emergency in Rivers

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1 week ago Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, effective 18 March 2025, citing a prolonged political crisis that has severely impacted governance. The declaration suspends Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected assembly members for six months. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), a former Chief of […] The post Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas as sole administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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