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House of Reps Summons Rivers Sole Administrator for Oversight Session

The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing developments in Rivers State has summoned the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), to appear before it for an interactive session scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Naturenex reports that the invitation was confirmed by Akin Rotimi (Jnr), the spokesperson for the House, following the committee’s […]

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Rivers Sole Administrator Summons Suspended Governor Fubara, Deputy for Official Inquiry

The political crisis in Rivers State took another turn as the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has officially summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This development was made known through a special announcement released on

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Wike to Tompolo: No Peace Talks Until Fubara Seeks Forgiveness

The political rift in Rivers State continues to intensify as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, firmly rejected calls for reconciliation between him and the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This response came shortly after a public appeal from ex-Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, who urged

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Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas, Demands ₦300 Million Refund from NBA After Conference Relocation

The Rivers State government has requested that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) refund the ₦300 million allegedly paid as hosting rights for the association’s 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). This demand was made under the leadership of Sole Administrator Ibokette Ibas, who stressed that the NBA must show integrity by returning the funds if it

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Battle for Rivers: 11 PDP Governors Take Strong Action Over Tinubu’s Suspension of Governor Fubara

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – A fierce legal and political showdown is unfolding as eleven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have mobilized top legal minds to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The governors, representing Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo,

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Breaking: Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Defies Court Order, Appoints Officials for 23 LGAs

Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has gone ahead to appoint administrators for the 23 local government areas of the state, despite a recent court ruling prohibiting such action. This move comes just hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued a restraining order against Ibas, barring him from making

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11 PDP Governors File Supreme Court Case to Halt Fubara’s Suspension, Ibas’s Appointment in Rivers

A major legal confrontation is brewing at the Supreme Court, as eleven governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The governors are challenging several controversial decisions stemming from the emergency declaration—particularly the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his

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Complete List: Newly Appointed Local Government Administrators in Rivers State

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), currently serving as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has officially appointed new administrators to oversee the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state. This development comes despite a recent ruling by the Federal High Court, which barred him from proceeding with such appointments. The restraining order was issued

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National Assembly Adjusts Emergency Rule Terms in Rivers State — Senate Spokesperson

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, spokesperson for the Nigerian Senate, has disclosed that the National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State but introduced key modifications to the initial proposal. Speaking during an interview in Ilawe-Ekiti, Adaramodu explained that while the emergency declaration received legislative backing, the Senate amended

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House of Representatives Warns Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas, Says He Has No Lawmaking Powers

Abuja – The House of Representatives has issued a stern reminder to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), making it clear that he lacks the constitutional power to create laws or submit a state budget. This warning follows Ibas’s announcement of plans to present a new financial plan for the

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Northern Elders Demand Immediate Reversal of Fubara’s Suspension, Criticize State of Emergency in Rivers

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to the federal government’s recent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday, March 21, NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

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Rivers Crisis Deepens: Ehie Alleges N5bn Bribe Offer to Oust Fubara

The ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State has taken a dramatic turn, as Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, claims he was offered a N5 billion bribe to facilitate the governor’s impeachment. Ehie made the revelation during an interview on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television program aired on March 30, 2025. He

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I Was Not Kidnapped, I’m Safe in Abuja – Ex-Rivers Head of Service Nwaeke Counters Wife’s Claim

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has refuted claims made by his wife, Florence, that he had been kidnapped. In a video released on Saturday, Nwaeke assured the public that he was safe in Abuja and had voluntarily reported to security agencies to address pressing issues concerning the state. Nwaeke dismissed his wife’s

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Ex-Rivers Head of Service Accuses Fubara of Sponsoring Pipeline Attacks, House of Assembly Arson

Former Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has made shocking allegations against the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, claiming that he orchestrated recent attacks on oil installations and was responsible for the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja following his resignation,

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Appoints New SSG as Head of Service Resigns

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has appointed Professor Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) following the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of Service. Dr. Nwaeke, who had been serving under the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, tendered his resignation, a move that was

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