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  1. Rivers Crisis: Fubara Breaks Silence on "Dogs Bark" Remark, Calls for Calm

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis: Fubara Breaks Silence on "Dogs Bark" Remark, Calls for Calm

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has clarified his cryptic remark about "dogs barking," framing it as a deliberate choice for peace. His statement explores the tension between public expectation and quiet resilience, engaging themes of faith and political stability in a...
  2. Wike to Critics: Only Tinubu Can Sack Me, Not My Detractors

    Nigeria Wike to Critics: Only Tinubu Can Sack Me, Not My Detractors

    The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that only President Bola Tinubu has the authority to remove him from office, dismissing mounting calls for his sack over the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking in his home LGA of Obio/Akpor, Wike...
  3. Fubara Asserts Divine Backing, Vows Peace Will Return to Rivers Amid Impeachment Threat

    Nigeria Fubara Asserts Divine Backing, Vows Peace Will Return to Rivers Amid Impeachment Threat

    The Digest: Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated he remains calm and does not "shout or complain" in the face of the state's political crisis because God is with him, assuring that peace will be restored. His declaration comes days after the state assembly, dominated by...
  4. "You Are Not Safe": Tonye Cole's Stark Warning to Governor Fubara in Rivers APC

    Nigeria "You Are Not Safe": Tonye Cole's Stark Warning to Governor Fubara in Rivers APC

    The Digest: Former Rivers State APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole, has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara "not safe" within the party, alleging the governor aligned with an illegitimate faction. Cole stated that only the Emeka Beke-led executive holds legal standing and can offer Fubara...
  5. Rivers Assembly Clarifies Impeachment Stance Against Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Clarifies Impeachment Stance Against Governor Fubara

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has denied reports that it halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to a statement by the assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, the impeachment process remains “fully on course,”...
  6. Rivers Assembly: “No Political Solution” Will Halt Impeachment of Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly: “No Political Solution” Will Halt Impeachment of Governor Fubara

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has declared that no political intervention will stop its ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Lawmakers insist they are acting on legal, not political, grounds Key Points: Assembly spokesman Enemi George...
  7. 2027 Dilemma: Will APC Side With Fubara or Wike in Rivers Power Struggle?

    Nigeria 2027 Dilemma: Will APC Side With Fubara or Wike in Rivers Power Struggle?

    The Digest: As the Rivers political crisis deepens, the APC faces a defining choice: back its own governor, Siminalayi Fubara, or appease PDP heavyweight Nyesom Wike. Analysts say the decision will test whether party rules still outweigh personal power Key Points: The feud stems from a...
  8. Why Tinubu’s Peace Deal in Rivers Has Collapsed - Again

    Nigeria Why Tinubu’s Peace Deal in Rivers Has Collapsed - Again

    The Digest: Rivers State’s fragile peace has been shattered as the House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the third time in less than three years. Key Points: The Assembly cited eight allegations of gross misconduct. This is the third...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. "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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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