Author: Eberechi Constance

FirstBank files appeal

Injunction and stay of execution  Cargo remains under arrest  In a surprising twist of events, its decision delivered today, the Federal High Court in a surprising shift from the true nature of FirstBank ’s claim held that the matter is not a maritime claim but rather, a simple case of[Read More…]

Rivers Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibas, assumes duty

  The Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has assumed duty in the state. Ibas, in an interview with journalists in Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday, said he would meet with the Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries, and Service Commanders to get formal briefings. Responding to his[Read More…]

Senate approves emergency rule in Rivers

  The Senate on Thursday ratified the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The president had, on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast, declared a state of emergency in Rivers. The declaration saw the suspension of the governor, his deputy and members of the state House[Read More…]

Tinubu swears in Rivers’ Sole Administrator, Ibas

    Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers, has said he would work together with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in the state. Ibas spoke with State House correspondents after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. Mr Lateef[Read More…]