WHY TINUBU DECLARED EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS – AGF The Federal Government has shed light on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which culminated in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This decisive action, announced by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025, aims to restore governance in the state plagued by instability. Attorney-General …

WHO IS RIVERS STATE’S SOLE ADMINISTRATOR VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS? From all indications, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas’ (CFR), unwavering dedication to Nigeria exemplifies a lifetime of service that seems far from over. From his distinguished naval career, where he safeguarded Nigeria’s maritime borders as a Chief of Naval Staff to his diplomatic role as High Commissioner to Ghana, …

WHO IS VICE ADMIRAL RIVERS STATE’S SOLE ADMINISTRATOR VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS? From all indications, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas’ (CFR), unwavering dedication to Nigeria exemplifies a lifetime of service that seems far from over. From his distinguished naval career, where he safeguarded Nigeria’s maritime borders as a Chief of Naval Staff to his diplomatic role as High Commissioner …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

BREAKING: TINUBU SWEARS-IN IBAS AS RIVERS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR President Bola Tinubu has sworn- in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd.), into office. Tinubu swore Ibas into office at about 03:00 pm at the State House, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, …

SIM FUBARA LEAVES RIVERS GOVT HOUSE AS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARES TO TAKE CHARGE Suspended governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has left Government House, Port Harcourt. Sources told Daily Trust that the governor moved out on Wednesday morning. This is just as the new Sole Administrator of the State , Admiral Ekwe Ibas (rtd) is warming up to …

SIM FUBARA LEAVES RIVERS GOVT HOUSE AS SOLE ADMINISTRATOR PREPARES TO TAKE CHARGE Suspended governor of Rivers State governor, Sir Similanayi Fubara, has left Government House, Port Harcourt. Sources told Daily Trust that the governor moved out on Wednesday morning. This is just as the new Sole Administrator of the State , Admiral Ekwe Ibas (rtd) is warming up to …

EMERGENCY RULE: PDP GOVERNORS TO DRAG TINUBU TO COURT The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) has vowed to challenge the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and other elected officials of the state in court. On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a State of Emergency in Rivers, suspending the governor, his deputy and members of the State House …

SOLDIERS HOLD FUBARA, FAMILY HOSTAGE IN RIVERS GOVT HOUSE Siminalayi Fubara, the elected governor of Rivers State, and his family members were reportedly being held hostage at the Government House, Port Harcourt by heavily armed soldiers Tuesday night. It was gathered that they were held hostage moments after President Bola Tinubu invoked Section 180 of the Nigerian Constitution to proclaim …

SOLDIERS HOLD FUBARA, FAMILY HOSTAGE IN RIVERS GOVT HOUSE Siminalayi Fubara, the elected governor of Rivers State, and his family members were reportedly being held hostage at the Government House, Port Harcourt by heavily armed soldiers Tuesday night. It was gathered that they were held hostage moments after President Bola Tinubu invoked Section 180 of the Nigerian Constitution to proclaim …

GOVERNOR PETER MBAH FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 141 URBAN ROADS IN ENUGU Governor Peter Mbah has flagged off the construction of 141 urban roads across 13 zones of the state capital, insisting residents of the city and Enugu State deserved nothing but the best. The beneficiary zones are Abakpa, Achara Layout, Asata, Awkunanaw, Coal Camp, Independence Layout, New Haven, Old …

RIVERS ASSEMBLY BACKS EMERGENCY RULE, PLEDGES SUPPORT TO ADMINISTRATOR The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule. Amaewhule said the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, even though it was …

RIVERS ASSEMBLY BACKS EMERGENCY RULE, PLEDGES SUPPORT TO ADMINISTRATOR The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule. Amaewhule said the Assembly would abide by the president’s decision, even though it was …

​TIMELINE OF WIKE-FUBARA FLIGHTS IN RIVERS POLITICAL CRISIS SINCE 2023 The crisis within Rivers State traced back to October 2023 following the political fallout between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, now FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The bombing of a section of the Rivers House of Assembly Complex on 29 October 2023 heightened tension. Wike and Fubara have been locked in …