Friday, July 3, 2026

Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

September 18, 2025

Ibas bows out, says Rivers saved from slipping into paralysis

“These milestones reflect the resilience of a people determined never to let their state slip into paralysis,” said Mr Ibas.

Ibok-Ete Ekwe
September 17, 2025

Divergent views trail Rivers’ six-month emergency rule

President Bola Tinubu, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers due to a heightened political crisis.

Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
March 19, 2025

House of Reps fails to make quorum as lawmakers abstain to sabotage Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers

The House rules require a one-third quorum to take any binding action that could withstand a legal challenge in federal courts.

House of Representatives
March 19, 2025

Opposition lawmakers brace for showdown with Tinubu as Senate, House minority leaders remain in Wike’s pocket

“The parliament will be very hot today,” a lawmaker said under anonymity to discuss the upcoming rancour.

Patrick Abba Moro; Tinubu; Kingsley Chinda
March 18, 2025

PROFILE: Meet Rivers’ incoming military administrator, ex-chief of naval staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Mr Ibas takes over leadership of River State following Mr Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state.

Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas
March 12, 2021

Despite collecting billions, we can’t find weapons purchased by Buratai, others: NSA

“Nobody knows what they used the money for, but, I assure you the president is going to probe all the money given to them.”

Babagana Monguno