Tag: Rivers State
3RD ANNIVERSARY: GOVERNOR FUBARA REAFFIRMS “RIVERS FIRST” MANTRA
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,May 30, 2026 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind government policies and programmes over the past three years.In a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration, the governor said his focus has consistently…
Fubara Walks Out of APC Screening in Abuja, Leaving Questions Unanswered
Whatever happened at the Plateau State Governors’ Lodge in Abuja on Sunday, it was not what anyone expected — and no one involved is in a hurry to explain it. Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State governor, arrived at the APC screening venue at around 3:15 p.m. and left shortly afterward. Those who watched him go…
NDDC Inspects Kaa–Ataba Bridge, Expresses Satisfaction with Project Progress
Rivers State, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Niger Delta Development Commission has expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the Kaa–Ataba Bridge project in Rivers State following an inspection visit by officials of the commission. The inspection was part of ongoing efforts by the commission to monitor key infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta region…
Rivers Sole Administrator Announces 2025 Budget Plan Amid Growing Controversy
Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has revealed plans to introduce a new 2025 budget focused on healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure, despite ongoing backlash over his undemocratic appointment and suspended governance in the oil-rich state. Key Budget Priorities During a meeting with Rivers State’s National Assembly…
Rivers State Announces Leadership Changes as Head of Service Resigns
The Rivers State Government has announced significant changes to its administrative leadership following the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, confirmed the appointment of Dr. Iyingi Brown as Acting Head of Service. Dr. Brown previously served…
Fubara Makes First Public Appearance in Port Harcourt Since Suspension
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday since his suspension by President Bola Tinubu, attending a church service at Salvation Ministries headquarters in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt. The appearance comes amid heightened political tensions in the state following the declaration of a state of emergency…
Fire Guts Gas Pipeline in Rivers State Amid Emergency Rule, Raising Security Concerns
A fire outbreak has been reported along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji gas pipeline in Rivers State, marking the third such incident in the oil-rich region within a week. The latest fire comes amid heightened tensions following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency rule in the state, partly due to repeated attacks on oil infrastructure. The…
Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld Allocations, Vows Accountability in Salary Payments
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations, pledging to address delays in salary payments and enforce financial accountability across the state’s local government areas. Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, describing the gathering as a…
Senate Approves Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, Sets Up Mediation Committee
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its powers under Section 305(2) of the 1999 Constitution. The decision, reached during a plenary session, also mandates President Tinubu to review or terminate the state of emergency within six months. Additionally, the Senate resolved to invoke…
Tinubu Swears-In Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas Takes Office
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja at approximately 3:00 pm on Wednesday. The event was attended by key government officials,…