The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called for collective efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), saying that peace is essential for any meaningful development. Speaking through the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, during a town hall meeting in Omoku on […]
Rivers Administrator Asks Reps for More Time to Brief Committee
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has requested additional time to properly brief the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on developments in the state. Ibas made the request on Friday during a meeting with the committee in Abuja. He had previously failed to appear before the panel on April […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Ignores Reps Panel
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has once again failed to appear before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, despite multiple invitations. The committee, chaired by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, had scheduled an interactive session for April 17, 2025, which was rescheduled to April 24 after Ibas requested […]
Ibas Attends First NEC Meeting as Rivers Administrator
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, saw a gathering of state governors and deputy governors from across the federation. Ibas’ presence marks his debut […]
Pro-Fubara Protesters Testing My Will – Ibas Warns
Amid escalating protests in Rivers State, the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has issued a stern warning to demonstrators backing suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying they are “testing his will.” Speaking through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas expressed concern over the mounting protests, but emphasized his commitment to restraint […]
Ibas Urges CAN to Champion Peace in Rivers
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to play a vital role in restoring peace and unity in the state amid political unrest and security concerns. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Rivers State chapter of CAN at the […]
Ibas Warns Critics, Denies Power Abuse
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has issued a stern warning to political agitators and alleged mischief-makers testing the limits of his administration amid the ongoing state of emergency in the state. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Hector Igbikiowubo, Ibas dismissed accusations of high-handedness and impunity leveled […]
I’ll Prioritise Restoration of Democratic Institutions in Rivers – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has promised to prioritize the restoration of democratic institutions in the state. He made this commitment on Saturday during a meeting with heads of youth organizations and stakeholders at Government House in Port Harcourt. Ibas assured that his administration would uphold the law and […]