Fubara Dissolves Microfinance Board Appointed By Ibas
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the dissolution of the Rivers State Microfinance Agency Board, which was earlier appointed by former Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). The decision is part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to reorganize key government institutions for improved transparency and performance. The announcement, made through an official statement […]
Ibas Rejects Assembly’s Move To Probe His Six Months Spending In Rivers State
Former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has rejected the decision of the Rivers State House of Assembly to probe his six months in office. The Assembly had announced plans to review the expenditures and policies carried out during the emergency rule period when Ibas led the state. Ibas, however, described […]
Why Reinstated Fubara Delayed Return To Government House
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly regained their seats after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule on Wednesday midnight. While lawmakers resumed almost immediately with a plenary session led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Governor Fubara was noticeably absent from the Government House, leaving his supporters waiting […]
No political victory is worth blood of any Rivers citizen — Ibas
The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has urged residents to put the state’s peace and unity above selfish interests. He stressed that no political win is worth the life of any citizen of Rivers. Ibas made this statement on Sunday at an interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Ecumenical Centre in Port […]
No cover for traditional rulers fuelling unrest – Rivers Sole Administrator warns
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has warned that his government will not support any traditional rulers who cause problems or unrest in the state. He made this clear during a recent meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers held in Port Harcourt. In a statement from the Office […]
Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas appoints 11 new permanent secretaries [Full list]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed eleven new permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen the civil service in the state. These appointments are seen as a step toward improving the management and delivery of public services. The announcement about the appointments was made through a Special […]
Rivers sole administrator Ibas says the state is still fragile despite relative calm
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retired), has said that the state is still in a fragile condition, even though things seem calm. He spoke during a meeting on Friday, April 25, with a special committee from the House of Representatives checking on the situation in Rivers State. Ibas said the […]
Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas attends National Economic Council meeting in Aso Rock
Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting currently taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A surprising attendee at the meeting is Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. His presence has caught attention as it’s not common for sole administrators to be part of this high-level economic […]
Falana Seeks Immediate Sack Of Ibok-Ete Ibas Over Breach Of Presidential Order
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called for the immediate removal of Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. Falana argues that Ibas has violated constitutional rules and ignored President Bola Tinubu’s instructions, according to a report by News360 Nigeria. In a statement given to Vanguard, Falana pointed […]
BREAKING: Reps summons Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas
The House of Representatives has invited Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to a meeting on Thursday. This meeting will happen at 4 p.m. in Room 414 of the New House of Representatives Building at the National Assembly in Abuja. This was shared in a statement by the House Spokesman, […]