3 h. ago Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order

By John Ogunsemore Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be removed. Falana stated this in a statement released on Thursday. The president appointed Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as […] The post Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Berate Rivers Administrator For ‘Stoking’ Crises

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has accused the Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), of allegedly administering crisis in the state with his pursuit what they called ‘Pro-Wike interest’ in an attempt to provoke the people and through the backdoor to continue to exercise authority over a people that did not elect him. […]

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28 h. ago More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

More groups have risen against the state of emergency and actions of the sole administrator. This is as a group read more More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

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29 h. ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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34 h. 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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57 h. ago You’re to report to N’Assembly, Reps tell Rivers Administrator

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has reminded Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) that by the provision of the 1999 Constitution (As amended), he must report to the National Assembly in running the affairs of the oil-rich state. The Speaker gave the charge in Abuja on Tuesday while Read More

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58 h. ago Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The newly appointed Sole Administrator, Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers, Mr. Atajit Francis, has warned council staff against negligence to duty. He gave the warning at the council headquarters, Ngo, shortly after resumption of duty yesterday. Francis, who also met with Heads of the Local Government Administration, said that […] The post Rivers: LG administrator cautions workers on laxity, negligence to duty appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs

•Fagbemi drafts S’Court response, PDP berates President, Ibas, Tompolo hints at Fubara’s return The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Read More

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4 d. ago Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital,  has fixed May 12, 2025, for substantive hearing in a suit filed by a former National and State Assembly member, Farah Dagogo, against the suspension of both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Assembly Members. The court granted […] The post Farah Dagogo drags Tinubu, Akpabio, Abass, Ibas, others to court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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7 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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7 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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