18 h. ago Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs […] The post Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator 

By John Ogunsemore The Senate has constituted a committee to oversee the activities of Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd). Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday. According to him, the committee was constituted to strengthen transparency and accountability in the governance of Rivers during […] The post Senate sets up oversight committee for Rivers administrator  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Tax Reform, Rivers Crisis Top Agenda As Senate Resumes Tuesday

The Nigerian Senate will resume plenary on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with the consideration of the 2024 Tax Reform Bills expected to top its legislative agenda. The bills, aimed at overhauling the country’s tax system and boosting revenue generation are considered crucial for improving fiscal sustainability and delivering development projects across all levels of government. […]

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6 d. ago Workers’ Day: Cross River Gov’t Won’t Shortchange Its Workforce, Gov Otu Pledges

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has assured that workers in the state will not be shortchanged, while promising his administration’s commitment to bringing succor to the state workforce. Governor Otu made the pledge while addressing workers at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the state capital, during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration on […]

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8 d. ago Senate Panel Backs Free2Green Rivers Initiative On 230,000 Green Economy Jobs

The Senate Committee on Climate Change and Ecology has thrown its weight behind the Free2Green Rivers campaign aimed at generating over 230,000 jobs. Approximately 230,000 eco-marshall positions will be generated to support environmental projects, ensuring communities benefit economically from a greener economy. As part of its eco-inclusivity programmes, the campaign will distribute 2.3 million health […]

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1 week ago Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has again shunned an invitation from the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. Ibas was invited to the meeting initially scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, after the committee was constituted by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Following Ibas’ absence, the meeting was rescheduled […] The post Ibas: Rivers Sole Administrator ignores Reps committee meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare

The Senate has tackled Pastor Tunde Bakare over his comments on the National Assembly’s role in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers and the suspension of Kogi Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, while speaking on Sunday, had also criticised the National Assembly’s ratification of the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post Your criticism laced with contempt, biased – Senate to Bakare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River State Governor Senator Bassey Otu, has hailed her free medical outreach as a beacon of compassion, health, and hope. Speaking at the 6th edition, launched at Obudu German Hospital in Obudu Local Government Area on 19 April 2025, she noted its impact. She said, […] The post Cross River: Governor’s wife’s outreach transforms 11,123 lives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Cross River APC Stakeholders Counsel Senator Eteng, Vow Support Ahead 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the old Ikom Division have counselled the Senator representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Eteng Jonas William, ahead of 2027 general election, promising to stand by him for the second term. The old Ikom comprising Ikom, Etung and Boki local government areas of Cross River State, expressed worry at […]

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2 w. ago Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has introduced a free bus and ferry transportation service for residents in celebration of Easter. The initiative aims to ease transportation burdens and ensure everyone can enjoy the festive season. Ekpenyong Akiba, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, flagged off the service […] The post Gov. Otu offers free bus, ferry transportation service to residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ibas urges strict implementation of PPP agreements in Rivers sea ports

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has emphasised the need for strict implementation of Public-Private Partnership agreements at Rivers sea ports to maximise benefits and boost economic growth. Ibas spoke when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets, led by its Chairman, Ademorin Kuye, who called Read More

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3 w. ago Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

The House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator read more Reps panel summons Rivers sole administrator to apper Thursday

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