26 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Defies Court Order, Swears In Civil Service Commission Officials

Rivers State, Sole Administrator Ibok‑Ete Ibas on Monday, July 14, 2025, inaugurated new members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission despite a court order explicitly barring the move. Speaking at the ceremony, Ibas declared, “Public service must be driven by competence, integrity and accountability, not by politics or delay. I refuse to allow this […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Defies Court Order, Swears In Civil Service Commission Officials appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Court Bars Ibas From Inaugurating New Rivers Services Commission Members

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, from inaugurating the newly appointed chairman and members of the Rivers State Services Commission. The interim order stands pending the judgment of a suit filed by members of the commission appointed by suspended […] The post Court Bars Ibas From Inaugurating New Rivers Services Commission Members appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago President Tinubu’s Timely Intervention Helped Restore Order In Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the political crisis that affected the state earlier this year was timely and reassuring. Ibas led this out on Saturday at the grand finale of the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission, in Port Harcourt. He noted […] The post President Tinubu’s Timely Intervention Helped Restore Order In Rivers — Ibas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Delayed start, low turnout mar voting in Ikorodu despite early arrival of materials

By Lukman Olabiyi   Voting activities in the Power Line area of Ward A, Ikorodu, Lagos State, were yet to begin as of 9:23 a.m. on election day, despite the early arrival of electoral materials and officials. Ad-hoc staff from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were on ground at polling units 020 to 023, […] The post Delayed start, low turnout mar voting in Ikorodu despite early arrival of materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Wike Defends N39bn Renovation Of Tinubu Conference Centre, Says It Generated N650m In 3 Weeks

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the N39 billion renovation of the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, revealing that the newly upgraded facility has already generated N650 million revenue just three weeks after its official commissioning. Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed criticism […]

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1 week ago NAICOM Grants Operational Licenses To Merged SanlamAllianz Entities

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially issued operational licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance Nigeria Limited, marking a key regulatory milestone in the wake of the recently announced merger between Sanlam and Allianz operations in Nigeria. At a brief handover ceremony held Wednesday in Abuja, the commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, […]

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2 w. ago Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A female pedestrian, Chidinma Obishe, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court in Bolade, Lagos for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting Lagos State Task Force officials in Ojota area of the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this in an X post on […] The post Pedestrian bridge: Woman remanded for resisting arrest, assaulting officials in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Impact positively on host communities, Ibas charges Corps members

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has enjoined members of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to demonstrate utmost commitment in improving the lives of members of their host communities. He stated this during the closing ceremony of 2025 Batch A Stream II orientation course for Corps members […] The post Impact positively on host communities, Ibas charges Corps members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers on Monday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Eke Ibas to submit breakdown of major expenditures in the N1.48 trillion Appropriation bill, 2025. Rivers emergency rule: Reps query proposed N24bn for CCTV installation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu commissions locally made electric vehicles in Nasarawa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned indigenous electric vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles in Nasarawa State, marking a milestone in read more Tinubu commissions locally made electric vehicles in Nasarawa

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Viral Video, Confirms Nigerians In Iran Safe

The federal government has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media about the safety of Nigerians in Iran, affirming that citizens residing in the Middle Eastern country remain unharmed and secure, despite the ongoing regional conflict. In an official statement released on Friday, the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Embassy in […]

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2 w. ago Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation The Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct during a screening exercise, alleging that officials threatened to arrest party representatives. The controversy erupted when LASIEC commissioners reportedly requested Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all 20 party nominees and insisted on original copies of academic […] Lagos LG polls: Youth Party condemns arrest threats, intimidation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu commissions landmark Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal in Abuja

My support for President has earned me 20m enemies – Wike Says ICC booked till 2027 By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, June 26, officially commissioned the new Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal, a major milestone in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure development. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President expressed profound […] The post Tinubu commissions landmark Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers reaffirms readiness to work with Navy for maritime security

The Rivers State says it is committed to enhancing maritime security to boost economic growth. Ibok-ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator, read more Rivers reaffirms readiness to work with Navy for maritime security

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3 w. ago Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure, agriculture

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted the critical importance of rural infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth and social upliftment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), praising Minister, Nyesom Wike for his commitment to equitable provision of amenities in both urban and rural areas of Abuja. At the official commissioning […] The post Tinubu commissions 15km A2 to Pai road, praises Wike for boosting Abuja’s rural infrastructure, agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Rivers police command condemns attack on LGA sole administrator

…orders suspects close to the victim to report The police command in Rivers State has reacted to the shocking news read more Rivers police command condemns attack on LGA sole administrator

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3 w. ago Tension in Rivers as local council sole administrator resigns

Tension engulfed Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday, June 20, 2025 as the administrator, Goodluck M. read more Tension in Rivers as local council sole administrator resigns

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3 w. ago Rivers: NADECO Writes Trump, Demands Visa Ban On Akpabio, Abbas, Ibas

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO USA) has formally written a letter to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, asking for a visa ban against the Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the appointed Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd). […]

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3 w. ago NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics

By Chidiebere Onyemaizu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has dismissed as bad politics and mischievous, allegation by officials of the Cross River State Government that it hijacked projects undertaken by the state. Speaking in Bayelsa during the inauguration of some projects executed by the Commission, Chairman, Governing Board of the interventionist agency, Chiedu Ebie, […] The post NDDC decries disruption of projects commissioning in Calabar, warns against unhealthy politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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