17 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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21 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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23 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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61 h. ago I’ll prioritise restoration of democratic institutions in Rivers — Ibas

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has restated his determination to uphold the law and ensure that all Rivers people, irrespective of their political inclination, have a voice in the future of the state. He also urged the youth of the state to be actively involved in the processes and Read More

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3 d. ago Prioritise people’s welfare, Ibas charges 23 LG administrators

The Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has charged the newly appointed sole administrators of the 23 Local Government Areas to be prudent in their financial dealings and prioritise people’s well-being. Ibas gave the remark during a meeting with the administrators at Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. He emphasised the importance of Read More

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4 d. ago NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has relocated its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu, read more NBA relocates annual conference from Rivers in protest against sole administrator rule

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4 d. ago You have no legal right to appoint anyone, Bode George slams Ibas

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, has cautioned the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), over recent appointments and reconstitution of boards in the state, describing them as illegal and potentially regrettable. He stated this on Friday in a strongly worded statement, urging Ibas to respect Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers: We’re not recruiting into civil service – Ibas disowns notice

The Sole Administrator of Rivers, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has refuted reports that his administration is set to recruit 10,000 people into the state’s civil service. The development comes following reports on Thursday that the state had begun mass recruitment of graduates and non-graduates. According to the reports, the approval was granted by Ibas and the recruitment […] The post Rivers: We’re not recruiting into civil service – Ibas disowns notice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago No approval for 10,000 workers’ recruitment – Rivers administrator

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media that he had approved the recruitment of 10,000 personnel into the state civil service. The clarification came through a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt by the acting Head of the Rivers Read More

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4 d. ago Rivers debunks report on Solad’s approval for 10,000 recruitments

By Tony John, Port Harcourt The office of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State has refuted a reported announcement claiming the recruitment of 10,000 graduates and non-graduates into the State Civil Service. A social media report earlier suggested that Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), the Sole Administrator, had approved hiring this number of unemployed individuals […] The post Rivers debunks report on Solad’s approval for 10,000 recruitments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chairman Godknows Igali has voiced deep concerns over Rivers State’s democracy following President Bola Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration on March 18, 2025. In an open letter to Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), Igali condemned the “systematic tearing down” of democratic institutions under Ibas’s watch. […] The post Rivers: PANDEF chairman writes Ibas, criticises ‘systematic tearing down’ of democratic structures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu, AGF shun court hearing on Rivers sole administrator suit

President Bola Tinubu and Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and minister of justice, noticably absent from read more Tinubu, AGF shun court hearing on Rivers sole administrator suit

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5 d. ago Rivers administrator under fire over LG, electoral chiefs’ removal

The Rivers State Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) came under scathing criticisms on Wednesday following the sacking of the 23 local government caretakers and the head of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The caretakers were replaced with administrators in the 23 LGAS in the state, while the RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli Read More

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5 d. ago Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has announced the appointment of administrator’s in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The appointment was made public yesterday, less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt gave a restraining order to the appointment of […] The post Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ibas appoints chairman, members of civil service, LG service commission

The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the appointment of chairmen and members of the civil service and local government service commission. The appointments were contained in a Special Government Announcement issued on Wednesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Works. The Civil Service Commission consists of five Read More

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5 d. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Reconstitutes Civil Service, LG Service Commissions

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has reconstituted the Rivers State Civil Service Commission and the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. Ibas had last week announced the suspension of all political appointments made by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which affected several boards and agencies of the state government. In a statement issued […]

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5 d. ago Full list: Ibas appoints administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs against court order

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), Rivers State sole administrator, has appointed administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas of the read more Full list: Ibas appoints administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs against court order

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5 d. ago Ibas Ignores Court Rulling, Appoints 23 Administrators For Rivers Local Govts

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appointments take effect from Monday, April 7, 2025. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika. The […] The post Ibas Ignores Court Rulling, Appoints 23 Administrators For Rivers Local Govts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has announced the appointment of administrators in the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. They include, Mr Okroiyobi Animiete (Abua/Odual), Mr Goodluck M. Ihenacho (Ahoada East), Mr. Promise Jacob (Ahoada West), Dr Tamunotonye Peters (Akuku Toru), Surveyor Atajit Francis (Andoni), Barrister […] The post UPDATED: Rivers administrator defies court order, appoints council bosses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Shock, outcry as Rivers Solad appoints, backdates sole administrators in 23 LGAs despite court order

Ibok Ekwe Ibas, retired vice admiral and Sole Administrator for Rivers State, has approved appointment of 23 sole administrators in read more Shock, outcry as Rivers Solad appoints, backdates sole administrators in 23 LGAs despite court order

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