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Rivers Administrator Declares Presidential Mandate Fulfilled
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Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Retd.) Ibok-Ete Ibas, has declared that the mandate entrusted to him by President Bola Tinubu under the emergency rule in the state has been “sufficiently achieved” with the restoration of democratic governance at the grassroots.
Ibas stated this during a ceremony where the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) presented its comprehensive report on the recently concluded local government elections to him at the government house in Port Harcourt on Friday.
He said the peaceful conduct of the polls and the swearing-in of elected chairmen and councillors across the 23 local government areas fulfilled the presidential directive handed to him on March 18, 2025.
“Mr President’s mandate to me was clear: stabilise the state, re-establish its institutions, and return Rivers State to full democratic governance. With the successful conduct and inauguration of local government councils, we have decisively delivered on that mandate,” he stated.
He praised RSIEC for organising what he described as a fair, credible, and transparent process that has drawn commendation within and outside the state.
“For once, an election was conducted where nobody was harassed, where people freely made their choice of leaders. This reflects the enabling environment we collectively built,” he added.
The administrator further assured that the RSIEC report would be carefully reviewed, with a government white paper to follow.
He expressed appreciation to his team, security agencies, and state officials for their collaboration, noting that “nation-building requires synergy and shared commitment.”
Presenting the report, the RSIEC Chairman, Mike Odey, hailed the election as a “historic achievement” for Rivers State and Nigeria.
He explained that the report covered the entire process, from the election notice and stakeholder engagements to polling, collation, and announcement of winners.
“The document outlines our achievements, challenges, and recommendations to strengthen future elections in the state,” he said, stressing that the exercise was conducted in line with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Law of 2018 (as amended).
Mr. Odey credited the success to collaboration with political parties, civil society, and security agencies, while thanking the Administrator for providing “adequate and sufficient” funding.
“In Nigeria’s electoral history, no institution at national or sub-national level has organised and concluded an entire electoral process within 30 days. With modesty, I state this as an unprecedented record,” he declared.
He concluded by commending Rivers people for their peaceful participation, while praying for sustained progress and prosperity in the state.
At the height of the political crisis between the state governor, Sim Fubara, and Martins Amaewhule camp, President Bola Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, imposed a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspended Fubara and his deputy, as well as the Rivers State House of Assembly members, for six months in the first instance.
However, Tinubu met with Fubara, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule, and members of the assembly at the Presidential Villa in June, where he reconciled the parties whose dispute led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state on March 18.
President Bola Tinubu (C), Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara (L) and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike (R) during their meeting at the Presidential Villa on June 26, 2025
Barely two days after a fresh round of peace talks at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Fubara, Wike, and Amaewhule, again appeared in public together at a funeral service in Rumueprikom, Wike’s hometown in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the victory of Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper, at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice as a major victory for journalism and press freedom in Nigeria.
The union, in its reaction to the judgment awarding N10 million in damages against the Nigerian government over the violation of Oyekunle’s rights, said the ruling represents an important step towards protecting journalists and defending media freedom.
The NUJ in a statement signed by the National Secretary, Achike Chude on Wednesday commended the efforts of Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) for providing legal support and standing with the journalist throughout the legal process.
It said the judgment serves as a reminder of the need for the protection of journalists who perform their constitutional duty of informing the public, adding that attacks and harassment against media practitioners must not go unchecked.
The union urged the Nigerian government to comply with the ECOWAS Court judgment by paying the N10 million damages awarded to Oyekunle without delay.
According to the NUJ, prompt compliance with the ruling would demonstrate respect for the rule of law and reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding human rights and press freedom.
The union further called for stronger measures to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists across the country.
Signed
Comrade Achike Chude
National Secretary
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BEWARE: FG warns 26 States of flood, places, Bayelsa, Delta, Lagos, Adamawa, Benue, others as critical risk areas
The Federal Government has alerted residents of 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the possibility of flooding between June 22 and July 5, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall in different parts of the country.
The warning was issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment through the National Flood Early Warning Centre under its Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department.
The ministry said several communities across the country have been identified as areas that could face serious flood threats during the period.
According to the forecast released on June 22, heavy rainfall is expected in many locations, raising concerns about possible flooding in vulnerable communities.
States placed under the critical-risk category include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers.
In Abia State, the affected communities include Aba, Arochukwu and Umuahia. In Adamawa, the ministry listed Jimeta and Numan, while Eket, Oron and Uyo were named in Akwa Ibom. In Anambra, Onitsha Inland Town and Awka Urban Drainage Corridors were identified as vulnerable locations.
Bayelsa communities such as Yenagoa, Brass and Nembe Town were also listed among areas that could be affected by flooding.
Other locations mentioned include Makurdi, Gboko and Katsina-Ala in Benue State; Calabar Metropolis and Creek Town in Cross River State; Asaba, Warri and Sapele in Delta State; and Abakaliki, Afikpo and Onueke in Ebonyi State.
The ministry also identified Benin City Urban Core and Auchi in Edo State, Ado-Ekiti and Ikere-Ekiti in Ekiti State, as well as Enugu, Nsukka and Oji River Town in Enugu State.
In Imo State, Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe were listed, while Lokoja and Ajaokuta were named in Kogi State. Communities such as Ilorin, Jebba and Pategi in Kwara State were also included in the warning.
Several parts of Lagos State were equally listed among the areas at risk.
These include Agege, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lekki and Surulere.
In Niger State, Bida, Minna, Mokwa, Suleja and Kontagora were identified, while Abeokuta, Ota and Sagamu were listed in Ogun State.
The flood alert further covered Akure, Owo and Okitipupa in Ondo State; Oshogbo, Ile-Ife and Ilesa in Osun State; Ibadan, Ogbomoso and Oyo in Oyo State; as well as Port Harcourt Urban Core, Bonny, Ahoada and Omoku in Rivers State.
Apart from the states under the critical-risk category, the ministry also placed parts of Adamawa, the FCT, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau and Taraba states under a high-risk category.
Communities listed in this group include Yola North, Yola South, Mubi and Gurin in Adamawa State; Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada, Kubwa, Nyanya and Wuse in the FCT; Birnin Kebbi and Argungu in Kebbi State; Bako in Kogi State; and Keffi, Lafia, Karu and Toto in Nasarawa State.
The warning also covered Jos and Jos North in Plateau State, as well as Jalingo, Wukari, Takum, Serti and Karim Lamido in Taraba State.
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