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Sole Administrator Assumes Duty, Announces Release Of Seized Funds The newly sworn in Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas has assumed office with assurances that he would maintain neutrality and ensure adherence to the rule of law. He’s also planning a visitation to the state secretariat to meet with civil servants on Monday March 24, 2025. Even as he announced that the federal government has released the withheld federal allocations of the state which were seized in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling of last February 28. He gave the assurances on Thursday while briefing Government House…
“My attention has been drawn to an obvious fake news being spread on social media by delusional minds, who are bent on continuing to agrgravate the already tensed political atmosphere in the State, to the effect that I secured “an order” from the Rivers State High Court “preventing the Sole Administrator”, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), “from resuming duties” in Government House, Port Harcourt. The malicious post claimed that the alleged order was granted in a fictitious suit I purportedly filed challenging “the Presidential Pronouncement of State of Emergency in Rivers State” as “unconstitutional”. Ordinarily, I would not have reacted…
The former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana, Rear Admiral Ibok Ette Ibas (Rtd) was on March 19, 2025 sworn in by President Bola Tinubu as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State amidst Condemnation and rejection across the country. Our news crew gathered that the brief swearing-in ceremony was attended by senior government officials and other topshots of the administration at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new sole administrator reportedly told newsmen, shortly after the event that he would prioritise peace and security in the state as well as subordinate his personal interests below that…
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas was born on 27 September 1960 in Nko,Cross River State, South South Nigeria. He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of 26 Regular Course on 20 June 1979 and was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant on 1 January 1983. The newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State began his primary education at Nko Primary School, Nko in 1966 and completed same at Big Qua Primary School, Calabar in 1971. He then proceeded to the prestigious Hope Waddell Training Institute Calabar from 1972 to 1976. Between 1977and 1979, he attended the School of Basic Studies Ogoja before proceeding to the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1979. MILITARY COURSES ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS While in the Navy, the retired Admiral attended several military courses at home…
“My dear Rivers People, “I address you today with a deep sense of responsibility and calm, as we navigate this unfortunate moment in our state’s political history. “Since assuming office as your Governor, all my actions and decisions have been guided by my constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. “We prioritized the protection of lives and property and ensured the continuous progress of our dear State. “Even in the face of the political impasse, we have remained committed to constitutional order and the rule of law, putting the interest of our people above all else. “This…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has blamed the state lawmakers led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule for thwarting his full implementation of the February 28, 2025 Supreme Court ruling and warned that the state faces a difficult future due to the ongoing political tensions. The governor’s warning came through the state Information and Communications Commissioner, Joseph Johnson who spoke to Journalists in his office in Port Harcourt on Monday and said that the lawmakers actions were making it impossible for him to carry out the court’s decision. The warning came after the state legislators accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his…
The current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister and former governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike has scorned his former political associates who are now staunch supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying that they are people who don’t mean well for the state. Wike, who addressed a large crowd of his supporters at Abalama, Asari Toru LGA of the state in a grand reception in his honour by Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (NEW) associates in the three LGAs of the Kalabari land also accused Gov Fubara of surrounding himself with people who wanted to occupy his position at all cost two…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized over 34 million litres of smuggled petroleum products (PMS) worth over N37 million allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis, along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba state, North Eastern zone of Nigeria. Customs Comptroller General, Bashir Adeniyi who made the disclosure last Friday March 14, 2025 while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public in Jalingo, capital of the state said that the seized products were contained in 1,149 jerry cans. CG Adeniyi explained that ‘Operation Whirl Wind’ of the Customs Service bursted the smuggling ring between March 8 and…
A woman simply identified as Maryam has allegedly ‘committed suicide’ in Panmana community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. It was reported that Maryam’s body was found hanging from a tree in a mountainous area of the community in the early hours of Friday, March 14, 2025. The tragic incident is said to have left the entire community of Panmana shaken and seeking answers.
Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has, for the second time written the State House of Assembly, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The governor’s letter, dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon Martin Amaewhule stated his intention to prevent the budget on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 or any other day within March that the House may deem fit, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment and in response to the lawmakers’ request for him to do so. Gov Fubara however, recalled visiting the Assembly Quarters, venue of their sittings with…