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Admiral Ibas Needs To Account For His Tenure

Global UpfrontOct 6, 2025October 6, 20251

By Punch Editorial Board, October 6, 2025 Political tensions have yet to dissipate fully in Rivers State. The relief that trailed the restoration of democracy

Admiral Ibas Takes His Inglorious Leave As Fubara Returns

Global UpfrontSep 18, 2025September 18, 20250

By Ikechukwu Amaechi It is no longer a matter of conjecture. As Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, haughtily disclosed on August 30,

Admiral Ibas’ 6-month Emergency Rule Ends, Says I’m Leaving A Legacy Behind

Global UpfrontSep 17, 2025September 18, 20250

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State and former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), on Wednesday ended his six-month tenure, saying

Emergency Powers Are Not a Shortcut to Silence Democracy

Global UpfrontMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Imagine waking up to hear that your governor, deputy governor, and state lawmakers have all been suspended—without warning, without a court ruling,

Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers State Was Premature

Global UpfrontMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

Page 3 Comment of Weekend Trust, Saturday March 22, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu surprised Nigerians by declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State