Full Biography Of New Rivers State Military Administrator, Ex-chief Of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

Retired Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the Rivers State military administrator in the wake of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu, was born on September 27, 1960.

Mr Ibas, a native of Nko in Cross River, was Nigeria’s 22nd Chief of Naval Staff between 2015 and 2021. He served in the Nigerian Navy from 1979-2021, when he retired.

He started primary education at Nko Primary School in 1966 and concluded at Big Qua Primary School, Calabar 1971. Between 1972 and 1976, he attended Hope Waddell Training Institute Calabar.

Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers; Sacks Governor Fubara, Appoints Ibok Ibas As Sole Administrator

 Tinubu sacks Governor Siminalayi Fubara and deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Appoints Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas as sole administrator. A State of Emergency has been declared in Rivers State. Governor and the HoA members suspended for 6 months!

Tinubu said Governor Fubara is weak and can't control the affairs of the State.

Another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday.

Rivers State Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara & His Deputy Ngozi Onu

 

The Assembly mandates the Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct.

Protest In Rivers State As Wike Calls Ijaw Minority, Says Governor Fubara Not An Ijaw Man

 

Protest Erupts Over Wike's Controversial Statement on Ijaw Pride and Late Pa. E.K. Clark. Bayelsa, Nigeria — Tensions soared in Bayelsa State following the latest remarks made by Former Rivers State Governor and the FCT Minister- Nyesom Wike, which sparked a major protest led by the Ijaw National Frontiers. The protest was in response to Wike's controversial statement that described the Ijaw ethnic Nationality as Minority in the South. Wike's comments were perceived by many in the Ijaw States in the Niger Delta as an attack on the pride of the Ijaw people.

In a speech made earlier this week by Barr. Wike was perceived in a derogatory manner to the Late Ijaw Stateman Pa. E.K. Clark, a prominent Ijaw leader, a remark that many found disrespectful and divisive.

Crowd At Pastor Paul Enenche’s Crusade In Maiduguri, Borno State

 

Maiduguri, the heart of Borno State—once considered a no-go area due to years of insecurity—witnessed an unprecedented divine invasion.

Where others feared, Dr. Paul Enenche and his team dared. Just 24 hours after concluding a powerful crusade in Anambra, he stormed the city of Maiduguri, to bring the message of healing, deliverance, and hope to thousands.

IDOMA VOICE observed that the Maiduguri Healing and Deliverance Crusade was more than just a gathering; it was a divine appointment.

Atiku's Poster Contesting For Governor Under SDP In 1990

 On 1 September 1990, Abubakar announced his Gongola State gubernatorial bid. A year later, before the elections could hold, Gongola State was broken up into two – Adamawa and Taraba States – by the Federal Government. Abubakar fell into the new Adamawa State. After the contest he won the SDP Primaries in November 1991, but was soon disqualified by the government from contesting the elections.

In 1993, Abubakar contested the SDP presidential primaries. The results after the first ballot of the primaries held in Jos was: Moshood Abiola with 3,617 votes, Baba Gana Kingibe with 3,255 votes and Abubakar with 2,066 votes.

Top 10 African Cities With The Highest Cost Of Living In 2025

With the start of 2025, the growing cost of living in some African cities remains a major issue for residents and citizens. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities with the highest cost of living in 2025. This list is courtesy of Numbeo’s updated data. Harare ranks number 1 on the list. Cities such as Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Accra dealt with high costs for housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and utilities in 2024. 

 Considering that no significant changes have occurred in the last year, this trend will most likely persist. This tendency has far-reaching social and economic ramifications, altering the lives of millions and the course of development in these cities. 

Governor Fubara Locked Out Of Rivers State Assembly Complex

                       

Wike: If you write a letter to the Assembly, won't you wait for a response? That's why I tell you sincerely, he is playing to the gallery. He has carried television people now let them say he went to the Assembly, you know it's wrong,

Can President now come and go to the National Assembly? Who does that?

Interviewer: Is that the best approach in locking him out of the Assembly?

Baba Tee Reveals How He Had Doggy Sex With Actor Ijoba's Wife

 Famous Nollywood actor Baba Tee has made a shocking U-turn, admitting to having an affair with Dara, the wife of popular content creator Ijoba Lande, after initially denying the allegations.

The confession comes just hours after businesswoman Mary Gold accused Baba Tee of being involved with Dara. Initially, the actor dismissed the claims, challenging Lande to provide proof. However, in a recent TikTok live session with controversial socialite Mama Esabod, Baba Tee admitted to the act but insisted it was not "proper sex."

Nasir El Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP, Ready To Defeat Tinubu In 2025

 Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has announced his resignation from the ruling party and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision.

Former Nigeria Presidential Candidate Doyin Okupe Is Dead

 

Dr. Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, 71, was a key figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and, more recently, as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign.

Amaewhule’s Assembly Sacks Rivers Commissioners Appointed By Fubara

 It is obvious that the process for the eventual impeachment of the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara by the House of Assembly now dominated by allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is taking the speed of light.

This is as the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Martins Amaewhule issued another letter to the Governor demanding the sack of all 19 commissioners and political appointees who were not screened by him and a fresh list of nominees be forwarded to the Assembly for proper screening.

Pretty Natasha Akpoti Kissing Her Husband At National Assembly

 

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have dispersed supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as they attempted to access the National Assembly Complex.

Reports indicate that the protesters gathered at the assembly gate as early as 8:00 am, coinciding with the resumption of plenary and the scheduled hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.

However, police officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, citing the need to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order.

Seyi Tinubu Visits Sheikh Gumi After Breaking Fast With Muslims In Kano

 

Seyi Tinubu paid a courtesy visit to Mufti Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gummi shortly before sharing Iftaar Meals to Muslim Faithfuls at Sultan Bello Mosque Kaduna.

In a show of solidarity and compassion, Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, broke his fast with Muslim faithful in Kano on Monday.

The special Iftar event, held at Al-Furqan mosque in Kano metropolis, was part of the president’s Renewed Hope Youth Engagement (RHYE) initiative.

Actress Regina Daniels Reveals Her Next Plan After Dumping Ned Nwoko

 The actress made news headlines after she removed her husband Ned Nwoko's surname from her Instagram bio and also removed all of his pictures from her Instagram account.

Her brother also made a cryptic statement that was suspected to be a shade at Ned Nwoko.

Regina has now taken to her Instagram account to write: "Na money wey go make me craze na e I dey find now."

Nigeria Banks Begin Charging ₦100 On ATM Withdrawals , ₦600 For On-Site

 Commercial banks across Nigeria have commenced charging customers N100 per N20,000 withdrawal from their on-site Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and N600 for off-site ATM following a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

This development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria in a circular dated February 10, 2025 on the review of ATM transaction fees, scheduled for implementation from today, March 1, 2025.