Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State

Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State

Both the Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Announcing the decision, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said the Senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the President’s proclamation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper […]

President Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator

President Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]