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  1. President Tinubu's Peace Accord Under Strain as Governor Fubara Denounces Rivers Assembly

    Nigeria President Tinubu's Peace Accord Under Strain as Governor Fubara Denounces Rivers Assembly

    Amidst Rivers State's political turmoil, Governor Fubara's assertion challenges the legitimacy of the House of Assembly, casting doubt on the Tinubu-brokered peace deal. Rivers State's political arena sees another twist as Governor Siminalayi Fubara denies the existence of the state's House of...
  2. Tensions Flare in Rivers State: Assembly Challenges Governor Fubara's Authority for Third Time

    Nigeria Tensions Flare in Rivers State: Assembly Challenges Governor Fubara's Authority for Third Time

    Amidst escalating tensions, the Rivers State Assembly overrides Governor Fubara's decisions for the third time, sparking a political standoff. Accusations of administrative lawlessness and concerns over governance crisis intensify. The Rivers State House of Assembly has once again overridden...
  3. Former Senator Magnus Abe Challenges Fubara's Leadership Claims in Rivers State

    Nigeria Former Senator Magnus Abe Challenges Fubara's Leadership Claims in Rivers State

    Former Senator Magnus Abe challenges Governor Fubara's leadership in Rivers State, stating it goes beyond governance. Abe asserts that being a political leader requires trust and support, not simply holding office. Former Rivers State Senator, Magnus Abe, recently addressed the nuanced issue of...
  4. Families of Victims to Receive Support After Deadly Tanker Explosion: Governor Fubara Assures

    Nigeria Families of Victims to Receive Support After Deadly Tanker Explosion: Governor Fubara Assures

    In the aftermath of a devastating tanker explosion on the East-West road in Eleme, Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara vowed to provide support to the families affected by the tragedy. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, resulted in a massive inferno engulfing numerous vehicles...
  5. Major Cabinet Reshuffle in Rivers State: Fubara Moves Wike's Loyalists

    Nigeria Major Cabinet Reshuffle in Rivers State: Fubara Moves Wike's Loyalists

    Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has initiated a significant reshuffle within his administration's cabinet, redeploying two key commissioners in a move signaling a shift in political dynamics since assuming office. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), officially...
  6. Rivers State Governor Commends Peter Odili for Unwavering Support Amid Tensions with Nyesom Wike

    Nigeria Rivers State Governor Commends Peter Odili for Unwavering Support Amid Tensions with Nyesom Wike

    In a recent address to residents of Ndoni community in Rivers State, Governor Similanayi Fubara expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of former Governor Peter Odili, citing it as a source of discomfort for some. Fubara, while commissioning a health center donated by Odili, praised him...
  7. Governor Fubara's Warning to Allegedly Disloyal LG Chairmen Sends Shockwaves in Rivers State Politics

    Nigeria Governor Fubara's Warning to Allegedly Disloyal LG Chairmen Sends Shockwaves in Rivers State Politics

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has ignited a political firestorm with his recent remarks targeting local government chairmen believed to be aligned with Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the inauguration of the Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre in Ndoni, Governor Fubara issued...
  8. Wike's Authority Challenged as Peter Odili Declares, Governor Fubara, the Political Leader of Rivers State

    Nigeria Wike's Authority Challenged as Peter Odili Declares, Governor Fubara, the Political Leader of Rivers State

    Former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, made a significant political pronouncement during the commissioning of a Comprehensive Primary Health Centre in Ndoni. Standing alongside incumbent Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Odili declared Fubara as the political leader of the state, citing...
  9. Former Rivers Governor Omehia Slams FCT Minister Wike's Power Grab Tactics

    Nigeria Former Rivers Governor Omehia Slams FCT Minister Wike's Power Grab Tactics

    In a recent statement, former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, issued a blistering rebuke against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, criticizing what he perceives as Wike's insatiable hunger for power and propensity for political theatrics. Omehia's remarks...
  10. Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Nigeria Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Amidst ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has once again targeted his former benefactor, Nyesom Wike's camp, asserting his stance on the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State circulating on social media...
  11. Controversy in Rivers State: APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Fubara's Alleged Judiciary Maneuvers

    Nigeria Controversy in Rivers State: APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Fubara's Alleged Judiciary Maneuvers

    The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, alleged Governor Similanayi Fubara's involvement in a clandestine scheme to procure interim orders from judges. These orders, Okocha claims, are intended to halt the implementation of laws...
  12. Rivers state Governor Fubara Flexes Political Muscle: Threatens Rivals Amidst State Backing

    Nigeria Rivers state Governor Fubara Flexes Political Muscle: Threatens Rivals Amidst State Backing

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has delivered a resolute message to his political adversaries, cautioning against misconstruing his adherence to the presidential peace pact as a display of weakness. Speaking during a visit by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE)...
  13. Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Nigeria Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Amidst escalating tension, the Rivers State House of Assembly issues a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening impeachment proceedings over alleged breaches of the constitution. Speaker Martin Amaewhule, flanked by 26 assembly members, delivers a press briefing in Port...
  14. Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    Nigeria Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State to test his popularity by organizing local government elections. This bold move by the APC follows a wave of political tension spurred by declarations of support for...
  15. Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Barely four days after Achor Nna, the councilor representing the ward of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, resigned his position to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara, another group of Wike’s supporters has collapsed their structure for the Rivers governor. The latest...
  16. [VIDEO] Wigwe Funeral: Shock As Fubura and Akpabio Spar Over Political Offices

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Wigwe Funeral: Shock As Fubura and Akpabio Spar Over Political Offices

    Social media is ablaze as Nigerians passionately express their discontent, dragging Fubara and Akpabio for turning a funeral into a political battleground. The public outcry amplifies the disapproval of citizens witnessing political rivalry overshadowing a solemn event
  17. [Video] Governor Fubara Ready to Give Up Office? Nigerians Debate Pressure on Rivers State Governor

    Nigeria [Video] Governor Fubara Ready to Give Up Office? Nigerians Debate Pressure on Rivers State Governor

    Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has openly expressed his preparedness to step down from his position in the pursuit of enduring peace for the state. During an interview with AIT on Thursday, Governor Fubara emphasized that he is willing to make any sacrifice necessary for the success of the...
  18. Nigerians Label FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike As Unfocused As He Comments About 2027 Elections in Rivers

    Nigeria Nigerians Label FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike As Unfocused As He Comments About 2027 Elections in Rivers

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserted his political stronghold during a thanksgiving service in Rivers State, confidently proclaiming that no one can challenge his camp in the upcoming 2027 elections. Wike, speaking at Senator Barinada Mpigi's event in Koroma...
  19. Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fubara's Chief of Staff and Five Others Over House of Assembly Chaos

    Nigeria Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fubara's Chief of Staff and Five Others Over House of Assembly Chaos

    The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State, along with five other individuals. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte application brought by the Inspector General of Police...
  20. Supreme Court Validates Fubara's Election, Rejects Cole's Appeal in Crucial Rivers State Decision

    Nigeria Supreme Court Validates Fubara's Election, Rejects Cole's Appeal in Crucial Rivers State Decision

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Tonye Cole and the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the election of Siminalayi Fubara as Rivers State governor. The court ruled that the allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and other irregularities were not...
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