Local News

Rivers govt suspends all political appointees, state government officials

News Update

THE Rivers State Government has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state, effective immediately.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator of Rivers State said that the suspension was in line with the powers conferred on the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, by President Bola Tinubu.

The affected officials include:

– The Secretary to the State Government (SSG)

– The Chief of Staff

– All Honourable Commissioners

– Chairmen and members of boards, councils of agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals

– All Special Advisers, Special Assistants, and Senior Special Assistants.

The statement further directed the suspended officials to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

In cases where no Permanent Secretary is in place, the most senior Director or Head of Administration is to take over.

This directive takes effect from Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

VAM News

Recent Posts

Senegal Wins AFCON Cup 2025, Beats Hosts Morocco

News Update Senegal has won the African Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco after defeating…

1 hour ago

Singer Destiny Boy Passes Away at 22

Popular Afrobeat star, Afeez Adeshina, better known as Destiny Boy, is dead. Destiny Boy died…

7 hours ago

Obaship Tussle: Osun APC Cautions Ikirun High Chief

THE Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the Eesa of…

15 hours ago

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on European Countries Over Greenland Dispute

News Update Diplomatic relations between the United States and several European countries have come under…

16 hours ago

2027: Adamawa Progressive Elders Council Backs President Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

News Update THE Adamawa Progressive Elders Council has formally announced its endorsement of His Excellency,…

17 hours ago

Nigeria clinch 9th AFCON bronze

News Update THE Super Eagles of Nigeria have won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

1 day ago