New appointments made in Rivers State as Nigeria's president declares state of emergency.

Rivers State's administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, appointed Professor Ibibia Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government, replacing the resigned Head of Service George Nwaeke. Dr. Iyingi Brown has been named as the interim Head of Service. These changes follow President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor and lawmakers. Ibas aims to bring peace and stability to the region.