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The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has gained crucial backing from several APC governors for his 2027 re-election bid, escalating tensions with his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Key Points: Several APC governors are now backing Governor Siminalayi...

The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stark warning to Senator Ajibola Basiru, declaring Rivers State a political "no-go area" and cautioning him against interfering in the state's affairs following his public comments in support of Governor...

The Digest: A significant internal conflict has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) after a top party official publicly disrespected Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, leading to a sharp rebuke from the party's National Secretary. Key...

The Digest: A deepening political crisis in Rivers State has escalated as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike publicly vowed to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from securing a second term in 2027, exposing the bitter and unresolved fallout from a presidential peace deal and...

The Digest: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has definitively declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the party's leader in Rivers State, settling a simmering dispute while setting clear terms for future support ahead of the 2027 elections. Key...

The Digest: The factional caretaker chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers State, Dr. Nname Ewor, has publicly accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of deceiving party members before defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Key Points: Ewor stated that Fubara led PDP members...

The Digest: Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration will navigate the challenges of 2026 by relying on "the power of prayer" rather than "instruments of war." He made the declaration during a New Year crossover service, framing spiritual conviction as the cornerstone of...

The Digest: A symbolic financial gesture has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing political feud. Pro-Wike lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have publicly rejected a N100,000 Christmas gift credited to each of them by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, labeling it an "unapproved...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has publicly endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term, urging massive electoral support for him and President Tinubu in 2027. This move not only consolidates APC control in the South-South but also signals a potential decline...

The Digest: Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has declared that the “soul” of the Peoples Democratic Party has departed following Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the APC. Speaking at a project commissioning, Keyamo credited President Tinubu’s influence for aligning the South-South with...

The Digest: Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained his defection from the PDP to the APC as a "spiritual assignment" to align with President Tinubu’s direction. According to the governor, the move ensures state-federal harmony and supports Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Key Points...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared himself the number-one leader of the APC in the state, shortly after defecting from the PDP. According to his statement, his membership card bears the serial number “0001,” symbolizing his seniority in the party. Key Points...

The Digest: The Peoples Democratic Party has responded to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the APC, calling the move “pitiful” and rejecting his claim that the PDP failed to protect him during the state’s political crisis. In a sharp statement, the PDP asserted that...

The Digest: In the heart of a state already familiar with political heat, a literal fire now burns. A section of the Rivers State Government Secretariat in Port Harcourt has been gutted by fire, with the office of the Rivers State Pension Board reportedly affected, according to The Cable...

The Digest: In a swift administrative restructuring, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the State Pensions Board, transferring its responsibilities to the Office of the Accountant General pending new appointments. The move signals potential reforms in the state's pension...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has characterised his first meeting with President Bola Tinubu after resuming office as a “father-son discussion.” The meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa, followed the lifting of the emergency rule imposed on the state, signalling a cautious...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for restoring normalcy to the state after a six-month suspension, vowing not to take the president’s “kindness for granted.” In his first address at the Government House, Fubara also thanked...

The Digest: Reinstated Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has revealed he resisted internal and external pressure to legally challenge President Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule and his six-month suspension. In his first broadcast since returning to office, Fubara prioritized peace and...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared the political crisis “behind us,” emphasizing reconciliation and development after six months of emergency rule. In a statewide broadcast, he acknowledged public fears but affirmed opportunities for adjustment and unity. Key...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara will address the state at 6:00 PM today, following his emotional return to Port Harcourt after a six-month suspension. The broadcast aims to acknowledge stakeholders and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to public service. Rooted in...