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  1. Rivers APC Rejects Move to Impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers APC Rejects Move to Impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara

    The Digest: The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the State House of Assembly’s move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling it an untenable spillover of PDP conflicts. Key Points: Rivers APC publicly rejected the impeachment process against...
  2. Rivers Assembly Speaker Accuses Fubara of Being “Threat to Democracy”

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Speaker Accuses Fubara of Being “Threat to Democracy”

    The Digest: Speaker Martins Amaewhule has accused Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara of violating constitutional processes by refusing to present the state budget and spending funds without legislative approval. As impeachment proceedings resume, the speaker warns: when a bulldog is called...
  3. Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Again

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Governor Fubara Again

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the second time in ten months, citing gross misconduct. Key Points : Assembly resumed impeachment proceedings against Fubara on Thursday. Both the governor and his...
  4. Fubara-Wike Rivalry Deepens as Rivers House of Assembly Returns Ahead of Schedule

    Nigeria Fubara-Wike Rivalry Deepens as Rivers House of Assembly Returns Ahead of Schedule

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has suddenly resumed plenary, moving its scheduled date forward amid heightened political tension between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Key Points : The Assembly moved its resumption date from January 26 to...
  5. Wike Labels Fubara “A Bad Child,” Accuses Him of Cancelling 10,000 Youth Jobs

    Nigeria Wike Labels Fubara “A Bad Child,” Accuses Him of Cancelling 10,000 Youth Jobs

    The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has publicly described Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as “a bad child,” accusing him of discontinuing key projects and employment initiatives inherited from his administration. During a thank-you visit to Asari-Toru LGA, Wike criticized Fubara for...
  6. Fubara Gains Ground: APC Governors Rally Behind Rivers Governor for 2027

    Nigeria Fubara Gains Ground: APC Governors Rally Behind Rivers Governor for 2027

    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...
  7. "Don't Interfere": Wike Warns Senator Basiru Over Rivers Politics

    Nigeria "Don't Interfere": Wike Warns Senator Basiru Over Rivers Politics

    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...
  8. APC National Officials Clash Over Respect for Rivers Governor Fubara

    Nigeria APC National Officials Clash Over Respect for Rivers Governor Fubara

    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...
  9. Wike Draws Battle Line, Vows to End Fubara's Governorship in 2027

    Nigeria Wike Draws Battle Line, Vows to End Fubara's Governorship in 2027

    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...
  10. APC National Chair Declares Governor Fubara Party Leader in Rivers, Sets 2027 Condition

    Nigeria APC National Chair Declares Governor Fubara Party Leader in Rivers, Sets 2027 Condition

    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...
  11. Rivers PDP Chair Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Defection to APC

    Nigeria Rivers PDP Chair Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Defection to APC

    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...
  12. Fubara Vows to Lead Rivers with Prayer, Not "Instruments of War" in 2026

    Nigeria Fubara Vows to Lead Rivers with Prayer, Not "Instruments of War" in 2026

    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...
  13. Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governor Fubara’s N100,000 Christmas Gift, Accuse Him of Constitutional Breaches

    Nigeria Rivers Lawmakers Reject Governor Fubara’s N100,000 Christmas Gift, Accuse Him of Constitutional Breaches

    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...
  14. 2027: APC Endorses Fubara for Re-election, Sidelines Wike in Rivers Power Play

    Nigeria 2027: APC Endorses Fubara for Re-election, Sidelines Wike in Rivers Power Play

    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...
  15. Keyamo Credits Tinubu for South-South Shift as Gov Fubara Joins APC

    Nigeria Keyamo Credits Tinubu for South-South Shift as Gov Fubara Joins APC

    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...
  16. Why I Dumped PDP for APC - Governor Fubara Explains Defection as "Spiritual Assignment"

    Nigeria Why I Dumped PDP for APC - Governor Fubara Explains Defection as "Spiritual Assignment"

    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...
  17. [VIDEO] Governor Sim Fubara Declares Himself Rivers APC Leader, Shows Membership Card “0001”

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Governor Sim Fubara Declares Himself Rivers APC Leader, Shows Membership Card “0001”

    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...
  18. 'Don't Blame Us': PDP Hits Back at Fubara After His Defection to APC

    Nigeria 'Don't Blame Us': PDP Hits Back at Fubara After His Defection to APC

    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...
  19. Fire Guts Rivers State Government Secretariat, Damages Pension Board Office

    Nigeria Fire Guts Rivers State Government Secretariat, Damages Pension Board Office

    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...
  20. Rivers Governor Fubara Dissolves State Pensions Board in Immediate Reform

    Nigeria Rivers Governor Fubara Dissolves State Pensions Board in Immediate Reform

    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...
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