


Suspended Governor Fubara and Deputy Summoned to Appear Before Panel of Inquiry
Suspended Rivers State Governor, SIMINIALAYI FUBARA, has been summoned by the Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral IBOK-ETE IBAS(Retired), to appear before a panel of inquiry regarding all appointments made during his two-year tenure.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. IBIBIA WORIKA, Governor FUBARA and his Deputy, Dr. NGOZI ORDU, are expected to present themselves on Friday, April 18, at 10am at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt
The inquiry will examine records and documents relating to all political and administrative appointments made under the FUBARA-led administration.
According to the statement, the former governor is expected to bring forward all justifications and procedural documents relating to the appointments made during his time in office, and will explain why he believes he deserves to be reinstated to office.

Nigerian Bar Association Admits Receiving N 300m From Rivers State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) yesterday admitted collecting 300 naira million from the Rivers State Government while planning its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) initially billed for Port Harcourt.
This followed the demand by Rivers State Sole Administrator IBOK-ETE IBAS that the money, approved by suspended Governor SIMINIALAYI FUBARA, be refunded.
However, the NBA said the cash was an unconditional gift, not payment to facilitate the conference.
The government in a statement by HECTOR IGBIKIOWUBO, the media aide to Vice Admiral IBAS faulted the reasons given by the NBA for the relocation of its conference after receiving the money.

President Bola Tinubu Gives Plateau State Governor Marching Order to Tackle Insecurity
President BOLA TINUBU has given marching orders to Plateau State governor, CALEB MUTFWANG, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis in the state and establish enduring peace.
Also yesterday, Governor HYACINTH ALIA of Benue State warned that he cannot guarantee the safety of any person or group coming to the state without his knowledge.
The President’s order came as a family of eight was wiped out after no fewer than 52 persons were confirmed killed and property razed in a fresh Sunday night attack on Zike hamlet in Kimakpa community at Kwall district, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This came as troops of the Nigerian army rescued 16 victims earlier kidnapped in the area. Giving the order yesterday, the President also expressed profound sorrow over recent bloodshed in the state.
A statement by presidential spokesman, BAYO ONANUGA, stated that President TINUBU, who strongly condemned the violence, extended his sympathies to the governor, the state government and the people of Plateau State.
In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, the President emphasised the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.