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PTAD seeks EFCC’s collaboration on forensic document analysis
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has sought the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on knowledge sharing and forensic analysis of documents to combat pension fraud. This request was made in Abuja on Wednesday by the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya while on a Courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola…
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Full transcript of AGF Fagbemi’s media briefing on Rivers emergency declaration
Transcript of the Press Conference on Wednesday 19 March, 2025 at the State House, Abuja by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi Opening Remarks by Prince Fagbemi: It’s no longer news that the president of the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, yesterday, took the bull by the horns to do what was…
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FG to release Rivers State allocation to Administrator
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has confirmed that the monthly allocation for Rivers State will be released to the state’s Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), following the recent declaration of a state of emergency. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, disclosed this on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents at the…
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JUST IN: I’m committed to restoring peace, stability in Rivers State – Ibas
By Kunle Sanni Newly inaugurated Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), has pledged to work with all stakeholders to restore peace, security, and stability in the state. Speaking on Wednesday at his inauguration at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Ibas acknowledged the challenges that led to his appointment and emphasized the need to prioritize law and order. “Mr.…
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BREAKING: Tinubu inaugurates Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Rivers State Administrator
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Administrator of Rivers State. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Western Post previously reported that Ibas, a retired senior naval officer, had arrived at the State House ahead of the event. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (right), Congratulating the Newly Appointed…
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BREAKING: Rivers State’s new Sole Administrator arrives State House to meet Tinubu
Kunle Sanni The newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd.) has arrived at the State House Abuja. President Bola Tinubu appointed Ibas on Tuesday a live nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, where the President cited the need to act in the interest of the people of Rivers State. “In the interim, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd.)…
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NBA condemns Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, labels governor’s removal illegal
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, warning that it carries serious constitutional and democratic implications. In a statement signed by its president, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the NBA expressed concern over the President’s decision to suspend the Governor of Rivers State, his deputy, and members…
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We’re “seriously alarmed” by Rivers emergency rule – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has expressed alarm over the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, by President Bola Tinubu. The President made the declaration in a national broadcast on Tuesday evening, where he also announced the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state House of Assembly. The…
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Fubara accepts Rivers emergency rule, calls for calm, blames lawmakers
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the people of the state to remain calm in the face of the political impasse in the state. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said since assuming office, all his actions and decisions have been guided by his constitutional oath of office and a great sense of duty. “I…
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BREAKING: Tinubu suspends Rivers Governor, appoints Vice Admiral Ibas (Rtd.) as Interim Administrator
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months. The announcement was made during a live nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, where the President cited the need to act in the interest of the people of…
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