The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of previously withheld local government allocations, assuring that immediate steps will be taken to facilitate the prompt payment of workers’ salaries. During a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the occasion as a critical step toward restoring stability and progress in the state. Expressing concern over the persistent economic hardship in the…

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a necessary step toward stability and the protection of citizens. In a statement posted on his Facebook page yesterday, Uzodimma praised the move as a proactive measure demonstrating Tinubu’s deep commitment to the security and well-being of Rivers State residents. The…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled plans to unite opposition forces in a bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Atiku emphasised the need for a strong coalition to counter the APC’s grip on power. The gathering, organised by concerned political figures and stakeholders, was a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s controversial declaration…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distanced himself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo clarified that the forum’s position did not reflect his views, as he was neither consulted nor informed before the statement was released. While acknowledging the right of other South-South governors to…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has criticized the House of Representatives for approving President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State through a voice vote. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Tinubu suspended Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State Assembly for six months. The House of Representatives endorsed the president’s proclamation via a…

A former Nigerian career diplomat, Ibrahim Mohammed Bashir, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), has stated that the alleged sexual harassment case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has put Nigeria’s image to the test. Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan This follows the report filed by the embattled senator at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Natasha, who was suspended by the Senate, has…

It is no longer news that President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu announced the emergency measure and appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ibokette Ibas (retd.), as the administrator to oversee the state’s…

To avert security unrest in the state, the National President of the South South Youth Initiative (SSYI), Mr Oscar Imeabe, has beckoned on Rivers State youths to adhere to law and order as the political turmoil continues to unfold. In an interview session held on Wednesday, Imeabe, who is also the spokesperson for the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), demanded the vacation of Nyesom Wike, the…

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.) as the sole administrator of Rivers State, following his controversial declaration of a state of emergency. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and Presidential Principal Secretary Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Tinubu’s decision to install an administrator comes after he suspended…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that Rivers State’s allocation from the Federation Account will be directed to the state’s Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas. Speaking at a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the intervention as a…

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as both unconstitutional and reckless. The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Tinubu suspended the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Additionally, he appointed Ibokette Ibas, a retired vice…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. He described it as a direct assault on democratic governance. Condemning the move, George declared, “This is absolute Armageddon—total disrespect for constituted authority. The Constitution has been viciously violated.” Expressing his outrage, he continued, “We can’t keep quiet. This is recklessness of the…