A speech by U.S. President Donald Trump will mark the opening of the 80th session of the annual General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.
Other speakers on the agenda for the first day are Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The speeches are scheduled to start at 9 am (1300 GMT).
UN Secretary General António Guterres and General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock are also to speak.
A session of the UN Security Council on the Ukraine war, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend, is also scheduled.
Around 150 heads of state and government are set to speak over the week ahead, with the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine.
The UN’s precarious finances would not be left out, along with the changing geopolitical role of the United States under Trump.
Nigeria’s Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, who is leading the country’s high-powered delegation to the annual global event, has since arrived in New York.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the UN epochal event.
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the rising cases of attacks and killings of security personnel across the country.
Obi, in a post via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, described the spate of violence against soldiers, policemen, members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and vigilante groups as tragic and unacceptable.
The former Anambra State Governor stressed that the sacrifices of security operatives to the nation must not go unappreciated.
“The country has been thrown into mourning yet again with the reported tragic killings of our security personnel. Our men and women in uniform have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, dedicating their lives to the safety and stability of our dear nation,” Obi said.
He urged leaders at all levels to take urgent steps to better equip and motivate security operatives, insisting that security must form the foundation of governance.
According to him, Nigeria cannot continue to bury its security personnel while abandoning their families. He stressed the need for adequate compensation and support for the dependents of fallen officers.
“Our government must rise to the responsibility of ensuring that the wives, children, and parents of these fallen heroes are fairly compensated and supported. That is the least a grateful nation can provide. It is not charity, it is justice,” Obi added.
The former governor offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the slain operatives and assured their families of solidarity and support.
“To every fallen hero, may your soul rest in perfect peace. Your sacrifice and patriotism will never be forgotten. And to the families left behind, you are not alone. May God continue to provide you with strength and comfort,” he concluded.
The Irigwe community of Kamaru Ward in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Uba Sani for promptly settling the medical bills of victims of the recent Angwan Rimi attack.
In an open letter signed and released on Tuesday by community stakeholder Mr. Barnabas Musa and parents’ representative Comrade Raphael Joshua, the residents said the governor’s intervention saved the lives of injured children whose treatment had been halted at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital over unpaid bills.
The letter, dated September 22, 2025, commended Governor Sani for his “swift and compassionate response,” noting that the confirmation of full payment was received on Sunday through the Chairman of Kauru Local Government Area, Hon. Bashir Tanko Dawaki.
“We write to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Your Excellency for your prompt and compassionate intervention.
“Your swift response has brought renewed hope and comfort to our distressed community,” the letter read.
The community also praised the Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, for her professionalism, and Dawaki for carrying out the directive “with dedication and empathy.”
The governor’s action followed an earlier public appeal from the community after the hospital allegedly suspended treatment for injured victims of the attack.
The payment has allowed the continuation of critical care and restored the residents’ confidence in what they described as the governor’s “people-oriented leadership.”
Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits had invaded Angwan Rimi village in Kauru Local Government Area on September 15, killing two people and leaving several children critically injured.
The victims were rushed to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna metropolis, but treatment was reportedly suspended after the families failed to settle mounting medical bills, prompting an urgent plea to the governor for assistance.
The letter concluded with prayers for Sani’s success in building a safer and more inclusive Kaduna state.
Adron Homes Sponsors Olojo Festival 2025, Celebrates Heritage and Tourism Development
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.”
In a press conference held recently at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development.
Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, described the Olojo Festival as “more than a cultural gathering, a living heritage that connects the Yoruba civilization to the global stage, strengthening local economies, uniting people, and inspiring generational pride.”
She noted that Adron Group’s sponsorship aligns with its mission to build communities that honour tradition while creating sustainable opportunities.
“Tourism and housing share a common purpose which connects people, places, and possibilities. At Adron, we believe that true development must respect heritage while driving progress for future generations. Supporting Olojo Festival reflects our commitment to inclusive growth and cultural rebirth,” she stated.
The Olojo Festival, recognised as one of Africa’s foremost cultural events, continues to attract international attention while reinforcing Ile-Ife’s status as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. With the support of organisations like Adron Group, the festival is expected to further project Nigeria’s culture globally, boost tourism, and inspire unity across communities.
Adron Group extended prayers for the continued reign of His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II, and expressed optimism that the 2025 Olojo Festival would be peaceful, impactful, and a beacon of pride for Yorubaland, Osun State, and Nigeria at large.
Интимный досуг — одна из тех тем, которые всегда волновали общество. Омск, как и многие другие города, имеет свой особый взгляд на этот аспект жизни. Несмотря на все предвзятости и стереотипы, каждый из нас может оказаться в ситуации, когда интерес к куртизанкам и их роли в обществе становится не только любопытством, но и решением, которое помогает разнообразить личную жизнь. Интересно, что в Омске легализация интимных услуг привела к возникновению разнообразных возможностей, которые расширяют горизонты для понимания, что значит быть куртизанкой в современном мире. Эта статья откроет перед вами двери в необычный, но захватывающий мир, где вы сможете увидеть куртизанок не как недоступных богинь, а как людей с собственными историями и судьбами.
Исторический контекст: от древности до современности
Куртизанки присутствовали в культуре человечества с древнейших времен. В Древнем Риме и Греции они были не просто объектами физического влечения, но и образованными собеседницами, обладающими знаниями в поэзии и философии. Это время, когда куртизанки вдохновляли художников, писателей и композиторов, стало основой того, что мы знаем о них сегодня.
В России куртизанки также занимали важное место в социальной структуре, особенно в XVIII-XIX веках. Они часто были замечены на пирах и балах, приветствуемые в высшем свете, благодаря умению общаться и шарму. Однако, несмотря на это, их судьбы были сложно предсказуемы: прекрасные жизни, полные великолепных нарядов и богатств, могли обернуться печальными концами.
Современные куртизанки, такие как в Омске, служат отражением этого исторического наследия. Сегодня они уже не стремятся соответствовать образу недоступной богини; напротив, их цель — воспользоваться легализацией и создать безопасное пространство для себя и своих клиентов. Это позволяет избежать множества рисков, с которыми они сталкивались в прошлом.
Психология интимного досуга: что стоит за выборами людей?
Чтобы понять мир куртизанок, необходимо рассмотреть причины, по которым люди обращаются к интимным услугам. Это может быть вызвано различными факторами — от личной неудовлетворенности в интимной жизни до концепции самовыражения. Индивидуумы могут столкнуться с эмоциональными и физическими потребностями, которые не всегда находят решение в традиционных романтических отношениях.
1. Безопасность и непривязанность: Для многих клиентов куртизанки становятся возможностью провести время без необходимости связываться эмоционально. Это создает атмосферу, в которой можно наслаждаться моментом, не беспокоясь о последствиях.
2. Изучение своей сексуальности: Интимные встречи предоставляют уникальную возможность для исследования своих желаний и потребностей. Это может быть особенно важно для людей, которые, по разным причинам, не могут открыто говорить об этом с партнерами.
3. Свободное время: Современный ритм жизни оставляет мало времени для серьезных отношений. Легализованный интимный досуг может бытьше, чем просто удовлетворение физической потребности; это – возможность отдохнуть и развеяться от повседневной рутины.
Куртизанки, в свою очередь, тоже становятся частью этого психологического обмена. Постоянное взаимодействие с клиентами дает им возможность лучше понять человеческую природу и свои собственные эмоции. Это может быть терапией как для клиента, так и для куртизанки.
Сказание о куртизанках Омска: как это выглядит на практике
Омск предлагает богатое разнообразие возможностей в плане интимного досуга. Здесь можно встретить как традиционных куртизанок, так и современные агентства, предлагающие различные услуги. Женщины, работающие в этой сфере, приходят из самых разных слоев общества, и у каждой из них есть своя история.
Назначение услуг: Куртизанки могут предлагать не только физическое удовольствие, но и эмоциональную поддержку. Многие клиенты ищут компанию, чтобы просто побеседовать и получить понимающую душу, готовую выслушать.
Разнообразие услуг: В Омске можно найти куртизанок, предлагающих эксклюзивные вечеринки, приватные свидания и даже тематические мероприятия, такие как ролевые игры.
Гарантия безопасности: Легализация позволяет куртизанкам работать в условиях, где они защищены от насилия и эксплуатации. Это развивает отрасль и привлекает больше людей, желающих пользоваться ее услугами.
Важным аспектом является также толерантное общественное мнение. Многие жители Омска начали воспринимать куртизанок как представителей профессии, а не как “падших женщин”. Это сдвиг в мышлении открывает новые возможности для женщин, работающих в этой сфере.
Стереотипы и реальность: разница между ожиданием и действительностью
Стереотипы о куртизанках, как правило, формируют мифологическую картину о том, что они должны быть сексуальными, загадочными и недоступными. Реальность же такова, что куртизанки в Омске и других городах — это совершенно обычные женщины с обычными жизнями. Их работа — это всего лишь одна из граней их бытия.
1. Психологическое давление: Несмотря на то, что легализация создает более безопасные условия, многие куртизанки все равно сталкиваются с предвзятым отношением со стороны общества. Это может вызвать стресс и давление, которое, в свою очередь, влияет на их эмоциональное состояние.
2. Несоответствие образу: Многие женщины, работающие в этой сфере, сталкиваются с нездоровыми ожиданиями от клиентов. Например, некоторые клиенты могут считать, что они имеют право диктовать условия, игнорируя личные границы куртизанки.
3. Сложные отношения с клиентами: Часто у куртизанок возникают эмоционально сложные связи с клиентами. Несмотря на очевидную четкость в их работе, границы могут быть размыты из-за частого общения и взаимодействия.
Понимание реальности, а не стереотипов, помогает создать более здоровое восприятие профессии и усиливает возможности для куртизанок и клиентов.
Будущее интимного досуга в Омске: перспективы и вызовы
Как будет развиваться эта сфера в Омске? Это интересный вопрос, который касается многих аспектов: изменений в законодательстве, культурных сдвигов и технологий.
Законодательство: Возможные изменения в законодательстве могут как поддержать легализацию, так и создать дополнительные проблемы для куртизанок. Законодательные инициативы могут фокусироваться на улучшении правовой защиты, что позволит снизить уровень насилия и эксплуатации.
Культурные изменения: Общество постепенно меняет свое отношение к индустрии и профессиональным куртизанкам. С ростом толерантности и открытости может возникнуть больше положительных примеров из жизни куртизанок, что помогает образовывать общество.
Технологии: Век технологий приводит к созданию платформ для куртизанок, которые позволяют им продвигать свои услуги более безопасно и эффективно. Онлайн-сервисы становятся особенно распространенными, что позволяет усовершенствовать модель бизнес-отношений. Клиенты могут выбирать не только по фото, но и по личным предпочтениям, чтобы найти того, кто их действительно заинтересует.
Омск, относящийся к городам с уникальной культурой и историей, продолжает предоставлять окно в мир интимного досуга и куртизанок. Это пространство, полное вызовов и возможностей — как для женщин, работающих в этой сфере, так здесь откровенно и для клиентов, ищущих новых эмоций и впечатлений. Каждый шаг вперед в этом сегменте может изменить отношение общества и сформировать новые традиции, в которых куртизанки перестают быть недоступными богинями, а становятся партнерами в поиске удовольствия и понимания.
Nigerians filed over 7,646 asylum applications in Sweden between 2000 and 2024, according to official figures from the Swedish Migration Agency, Migrationsverket.
Data obtained by Saturday PUNCH from the agency’s portal, covering the period, showed a consistent stream of Nigerian asylum seekers in the Nordic country.
A total of 6,783 asylum applications from Nigerian nationals were recorded between 2000 and 2021.
In 2022, there were 288 applications, followed by 200 in 2023, and 375 in 2024. Of the 375 applications received in 2024, 239 were first-time claims, while 136 were follow-up “extension” requests from persons whose temporary status was about to expire.
Women filed nearly two-thirds (159) of all first-time Nigerian claims, and half of every Nigerian applicant was between 25 and 44 years old, as no one over 64 applied in 2024.
Children accompanied 60 adult applicants, while one child travelled alone and registered as an unaccompanied minor.
Similarly, in 2023, there were 160 adults, 39 children in families, and one unaccompanied child among first-time asylum seekers from Nigeria.
Over the longer period from 2000 to 2021, a total of 132 unaccompanied minors from Nigeria applied for asylum.
The number of new applications for international protection peaked in 2003 at 452 and again in 2013 at 601, but the volume has never reached the scale of applications seen from countries experiencing internal conflicts.
Across Africa, Nigeria is among the top five countries of origin for asylum seekers in Sweden.
However, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Ethiopia far surpass it in numbers due to ongoing conflict and instability.
Somalia alone accounted for more than 54,128 applications since 2000, followed by Eritrea with over 39,000, then Sudan, Libya, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Other countries include Uganda, Egypt, Cameroon, The Gambia and Burundi, Kenya, Algeria, Tunisia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mali, Zambia, Djibouti, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and single-digit applications from Benin, Niger, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic and Mauritania. Nigeria, however, remains West Africa’s largest contributor of asylum seekers.
According to the reports, the migration from these countries is often directly tied to large-scale conflict and instability, a factor that distinguishes them from the lower, more consistent flow of applicants from Nigeria.
Swedish authorities say the distinction is significant as it enables a fast-track process for nationalities with historically high rejection rates, defined as a rejection percentage of 85 per cent or higher.
In 2024, Nigerian asylum seekers had an 88 per cent rejection rate while Colombians had 99 per cent.
Globally, the highest asylum grants in Sweden went to nationals of Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Somalia, Iraq, Iran, Ethiopia, Palestine, Ukraine, and stateless persons.
On the other hand, the highest denials were recorded among applicants from Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Albania, Georgia, Mongolia, Russia, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
The Swedish government says it prioritises claims linked to war, persecution, or statelessness over applications driven by economic factors.
Sweden’s asylum regime is rooted in the Aliens Act (Utlänningslagen), which incorporates both EU asylum directives and the 1951 UN Refugee Convention.
A successful applicant must demonstrate either refugee status (fear of persecution), eligibility for subsidiary protection (risk of serious harm in war or conflict), or humanitarian grounds such as severe illness or family reunification.
In recent years, however, Sweden has shifted toward more restrictive policies.
Since 2022, it has issued more temporary residence permits, limited family reunification programmes and tightened deportation enforcement.
Following the record influx of asylum claims in 2015, the Swedish parliament introduced a temporary emergency law that curtailed family reunification rights and made almost all new permits temporary. The main features were ratified in July 2021.
Under its 2023 Tidö Agreement, the current centre-right coalition, bolstered by the far-right Sweden Democrats, imposed “the EU’s minimum level” of protection, which uses tougher naturalisation and welfare rules as explicit deterrents.
To be granted asylum in Sweden today, an applicant must clear at least one of the classic Geneva or EU thresholds—fear of persecution, risk of torture or death, or indiscriminate violence—or demonstrate “exceptionally distressing” humanitarian circumstances.
Meanwhile, Abuja-based development economist Dr Aliyu Ilias, reasoned that the exit of more Nigerians and their permanent settlement abroad meant a loss of skilled labour for the country.
He said that with Nigerians battling economic headwinds and deteriorating security at home, the asylum route, however uncertain, still appeared to offer a better prospect.
“So, it is a total brain drain in the long run, and for the economy, it is reducing our GDP. The appalling part is that most of our Nigerian brothers and sisters who go out do not return,” he added.
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The Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade, Ayodele III, has handed over a newly built Isheri High Court to the Ogun State Government, in what he described as a contribution to strengthening the state’s justice delivery system.
The monarch said the gesture was driven by a desire to promote quicker access to justice and ease the workload of existing courts.
During the official handover, Oba Bamgbade explained that the judicial facility, which he singlehandedly built, represents his commitment to strengthening access to justice and ensuring that the people of Isheri and environs are better served by the rule of law.
In a statement on Friday signed by the Palace’s Office of Media and Publicity, the monarch stressed that a functional justice system was key to peace, order, and development in any society.
“Justice and healthcare are the twin pillars of a thriving society. By handing over the Isheri High Court to the Ogun State Judiciary, we are strengthening access to justice for our people, who previously had to travel as far as Itori and Ifo,” the monarch said.
Aside from the PHC, the traditional ruler also inaugurated the 20-bed Renewed Hope Primary Healthcare Centre in Isheri Olofin as part of efforts to boost access to quality healthcare for residents.
The monarch said that the project was conceived to address the pressing medical needs of his people, particularly women, children, and the elderly.
Speaking at the unveiling as part of events to mark his 4th coronation anniversary, the monarch explained that the facility would provide affordable and accessible healthcare services, noting that primary healthcare remained the foundation of any functional health system.
He stressed that strengthening grassroots health facilities was critical to reducing avoidable deaths and the burden on tertiary hospitals.
According to him, the center would reduce the long distances my people travel to access medical care, while also creating a safer environment for maternal and child health in the area.
“With the commissioning of the Primary Healthcare Center, we are also prioritising the health and well-being of our people, because only a healthy community can truly prosper.
“This brings an end to our people having to leave their community in search of medical attention,” the monarch said.
Dignitaries at the event include the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun; the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, and the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker.
Others are Member, House of Representatives (Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency), Hon. Tunji Akinosi, Member, Ogun State House of Assembly (Ifo II), Hon. Folawewo Salami, and the Executive Chairman, Ifo Local Government, Hon. Idris Kusimo. Also present were numerous traditional rulers, community leaders, and illustrious sons and daughters of Isheri.
On May 24, 2025, Oba Bamgbade appealed to the Lagos and Ogun State Governments, as well as the Federal Government, to support heritage initiatives that protect and promote the Awori history and identity.
The monarch also urged the government to support the kingdom in turning Isheri Olofin into a cultural tourism destination and a hub for economic empowerment.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja have tested negative for both Ebola Virus Disease and Marburg Virus.
The NCDC, in a public health advisory issued on Friday and signed by its Director General, Dr Jide Idris, noted that further tests are ongoing for other hemorrhagic fevers, including Lassa fever and dengue fever.
The advisory comes amid public concern and speculation following reports of suspected viral hemorrhagic fever cases in Abuja.
Ebola virus disease, formerly known as Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, is a severe, often deadly disease caused by the Ebola virus, with a fatality rate of 25–90 per cent.
The NCDC said people become infected with Ebola either through contact with infected live or dead animals (usually following butchering, cooking, or eating) or through contact with the body fluids of infected humans.
Most cases are caused by human-to-human transmission, which occurs when blood, bodily fluids, or secretions (stool, urine, semen) of infected people enter a person’s body through broken skin or mucous membranes.
Ebola symptoms vary, but commonly experienced symptoms include the sudden onset of fever, intense weakness, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, especially at the beginning of the disease.
“The NCDC wishes to inform the public that two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja both tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. We are currently testing samples for other viral hemorrhagic fevers like Lassa fever and dengue fever,” the advisory partly read.
The most recent case involved a traveller who, after returning to Nigeria from Kigali, responsibly presented himself immediately to a hospital in Abuja when he felt unwell.
“His decision to report early, combined with the vigilance of the attending clinician and hospital team, ensured that our public health system was promptly activated and that the risk to the public was minimised.
“This responsible action is highly commendable and a good practice all Nigerians are urged to emulate; when you feel unwell, especially after travel, seek care early. Doing so protects you, your family, and your community.
“We deeply commend the clinicians and staff at the Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, whose high index of suspicion and immediate reporting triggered a rapid, coordinated response. We also recognise the FCT Epidemiology and Rapid Response Teams, the Port Health Services, the National Reference Laboratory, airline and immigration partners, and other stakeholders whose swift collaboration with NCDC demonstrates the strength of Nigeria’s preparedness system. Together, their actions exemplify how vigilance and teamwork prevent potential public-health emergencies,” the agency stated.
The agency assured Nigerians that it has activated anticipatory measures nationwide following recent Ebola outbreaks in other countries.
It said the measures include heightened surveillance at ports of entry, alerting isolation facilities, and prepositioning infection-prevention supplies.
“We are currently collating and analysing all the relevant data and information to improve our response. As part of its mandate to safeguard the health of the nation, the NCDC has already conducted a Dynamic Risk Assessment following recent reports of Ebola viral disease in other countries, and anticipatory measures are being implemented nationwide.
“We have activated multidisciplinary collaboration with federal and state health authorities, strengthened surveillance at points of entry, placed isolation/treatment facilities on alert, and prepositioned critical infection-prevention and related case management supplies.
“The NCDC national reference laboratories remain on standby to provide rapid testing, and public-health teams are ready to conduct contact tracing if needed. Beyond these immediate steps, NCDC is also working with states and partners to strengthen readiness across all 36 states and the FCT.
“This includes upgrading isolation facilities, reinforcing IPC training for healthcare workers, conducting simulation exercises, and ensuring a clear pathway for access to medical countermeasures such as vaccines and therapeutics if ever required,” it added.
It urged states to strengthen surveillance and keep isolation centres ready, while healthcare workers, especially in private hospitals, must stay vigilant, follow strict infection-prevention measures, and promptly report unusual cases through official channels.
Nigerians were also advised to practice good hygiene, avoid risky animal contact, seek care immediately if symptoms arise after travel, and rely only on official updates from NCDC.
It said suspected cases can be reported through the NCDC’s 24/7 Connect Centre via toll-free number 6232, WhatsApp at +234 708 711 0839, SMS at +234 809 955 5577, or email at info@ncdc.gov.ng
According to the World Health Organisation, 48 confirmed and probable Ebola cases have been reported, and 31 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The presidential candidate of the defunct Nigeria for Democracy in the 2019 election, Asuquo Archibong, has said that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and subsequently suspended is not about Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
This is as he commended President Bola Tinubu for ending the six-month emergency rule and reinstating Fubara to office.
Recall that Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state on March 18, following a frosty relationship between Gov Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly.
The development made it impossible for the governor to present the Rivers State 2025 Appropriation Bill before the legislature for its input.
The Federal Government swiftly waded in and appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator to oversee the running of the state for an initial period of six months, which elapsed on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Archibong described Fubara’s return to office as “A respect for the rule of law and democracy in Rivers State.”
He added, “The return of democracy in the state will promote peaceful co-existence. Everything that played out will strengthen democracy.
“Anytime we have an aberration in terms of governance or the rule of law, it’s a painful experience. The emergency rule was not particularly pleasant. We should naturally welcome the reinstatement of democracy in River State.
“It’s not really about Fubara, but the experience of democracy so that we can have uninterrupted dividends of democracy in the state.”
While urging the relevant stakeholders to put the past behind them and give peace a chance, Asuquo stated that the good thing is that Fubara has stepped into the office he was elected into by the Rivers electorate and urged the three arms of government to work together.
“That’s why we have the three arms of government, and they are all equal arms.
“The executive branch is at the same level as the legislature and is at the same level as the judiciary, and they all have to work together for the betterment of the people. This is the principle of democracy,” he added.
He urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to be cordial with Governor Fubara in the interest of the state.
He also commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his role in the reinstatement of Gov Fubara after six months of emergency rule in the state.
