Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), the newly appointed Administrator of Rivers State, has pledged to work with all stakeholders to restore law, order, and stability following the state of emergency declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ibas’ First Address After Swearing-In Speaking to State House correspondents after his official swearing-in at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the state House of Assembly members. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, in the presence of top government officials, including Chief…
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate stepped down the debate and ratification of the state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the absence of many lawmakers who needed to meet the required two-thirds majority. Why the Debate Was Postponed The emergency rule that led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu,…
In a significant political development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara for an initial period of six months. In his place, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.) has been appointed as the Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state. Who is Vice Admiral…
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached an agreement on an immediate ceasefire concerning energy and infrastructure in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump-Putin Ceasefire Agreement Trump shared details of his conversation with Putin on Truth Social on Tuesday, describing it as…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd.), as the Administrator of Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Tinubu Suspends Governor, Deputy, and Lawmakers The appointment came after Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 4,794 land titles due to the non-payment of Ground Rent for over 10 years. The affected properties are spread across major districts, including Central Area, Garki I & II, Wuse I & II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape. NAIJABLOGDAILY.COM According to the FCTA Director of Lands,…
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has alleged that officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos State absconded after summoning Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, for questioning over her viral criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Background: Raye, a corps member, recently went viral on TikTok (#talktoraye) for condemning Nigeria’s worsening…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi have thrown their support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, following her viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s government over the rising cost of living. Raye, a Lagos-based corps member, had accused National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officials of threatening…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular TikTok influencer Murja Ibrahim Kunya in Kano State over allegations of Naira mutilation and abuse. She was reportedly taken into custody for spraying Naira notes at social events, an act prohibited under Nigerian financial laws. According to a reliable source at Freedom Radio Kano, Murja…
