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  1. Governor Fubara Pledges Implementation of Presidential Peace Pact

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Pledges Implementation of Presidential Peace Pact

    Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, declared his unwavering commitment to implementing the eight-point presidential peace agreement aimed at resolving the political crisis in the state. In a Christmas Broadcast, Governor Fubara assured the public that the agreement would be executed...
  2. Wike Denies Inviting Tinubu Amidst Political Crisis in Rivers State

    Nigeria Wike Denies Inviting Tinubu Amidst Political Crisis in Rivers State

    Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), clarified that he did not extend an invitation to President Bola Tinubu to mediate in the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony, Wike expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his intervention...
  3. Rivers Elders Take Legal Action Against Tinubu, AGF, INEC Over Alleged Unlawful Deal

    Nigeria Rivers Elders Take Legal Action Against Tinubu, AGF, INEC Over Alleged Unlawful Deal

    In a stunning turn of events, the political crisis in Rivers State escalates as six prominent elders, including Senators Bennett Birabi and Andrew Uchendu, take legal action against President Bola Tinubu. Led by Victor Jumbo, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the plaintiffs allege...
  4. Labor Unions March in Support of Governor Fubara in Rivers State

    Nigeria Labor Unions March in Support of Governor Fubara in Rivers State

    Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) rallied in support of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the political turmoil in the state. The solidarity march, held in Port Harcourt, also included students, youths, civil society organizations...
  5. Rivers Legislators Defend APC Move, Reject Return to  PDP

    Nigeria Rivers Legislators Defend APC Move, Reject Return to PDP

    In a recent appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Enemi George, a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, reiterated the commitment of the 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). George emphasized that...
  6. Rivers State Commissioner: Governor Fubara's Peace Agreement with Wike was Voluntary, No Pressure Involved

    Nigeria Rivers State Commissioner: Governor Fubara's Peace Agreement with Wike was Voluntary, No Pressure Involved

    In a live appearance on Channels Television's Lunchtime Politics programme, Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, dispels rumors of Governor Siminalayi Fubara signing a peace agreement with predecessor Nyesom Wike under duress. Johnson asserts that the governor did not...
  7. Rivers Crisis: Fubara Vows to Pay Any Price for Peace

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis: Fubara Vows to Pay Any Price for Peace

    In a resolute address during the 3rd Convocation and 6th Founders Day ceremonies at the PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State declared that no price is too great to secure peace in the state. The statement comes amid ongoing political tensions, marked...
  8. Musa Saidu: Fubara's Villa Agreement Under Duress, Claims Humiliation Tactics

    Nigeria Musa Saidu: Fubara's Villa Agreement Under Duress, Claims Humiliation Tactics

    In a recent interview with ARISE NEWS, Musa Saidu, the district head of the northern traditional council in Rivers State, expressed skepticism regarding the agreements signed by Governor Sim Fubara in the villa, asserting that they were made under duress and aimed at humiliating him. Saidu...
  9. Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Governor Fubara After APC Defection

    Nigeria Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Governor Fubara After APC Defection

    In a dramatic twist, the 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have made a U-turn, withdrawing the impeachment notice they had earlier issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Led by factional Speaker Martin...
  10. Tinubu Criticizes Fubara in Peace Meeting Over Rivers Assembly Demolition

    Nigeria Tinubu Criticizes Fubara in Peace Meeting Over Rivers Assembly Demolition

    President Bola Tinubu reportedly criticized Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a peace meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, sources revealed. The meeting, chaired by Tinubu and attended by VP Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and others, focused on the...
  11. Clark Slams Unconstitutional Resolutions in Rivers, Claims Ambush on Fubara

    Nigeria Clark Slams Unconstitutional Resolutions in Rivers, Claims Ambush on Fubara

    Edwin Clark, convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticizes the recent resolutions stemming from the meeting between President Bola Tinubu, Governor Nyesom Wike, and Minister Siminalayi Fubara. The feuding political figures in Rivers State agreed to drop impeachment proceedings...
  12. Rivers State Crisis: Wike and Fubara Bury the Hatchet After Meeting With Tinubu

    Nigeria Rivers State Crisis: Wike and Fubara Bury the Hatchet After Meeting With Tinubu

    The prolonged political crisis in Rivers State took a positive turn as Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, reached a truce following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The peace accord, secured after extensive negotiations, resulted in...
  13. Tinubu Holds Key Meeting with Fubara and Odili Over Rivers Crisis

    Nigeria Tinubu Holds Key Meeting with Fubara and Odili Over Rivers Crisis

    President Bola Tinubu has taken a proactive step to mediate the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State by engaging in a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, former governor Peter Odili, and other key stakeholders at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The meeting follows weeks of...
  14. Rivers State Crisis: Alleged Court Order Emerges, Seeking to Halt Removal of Defecting Lawmakers

    Nigeria Rivers State Crisis: Alleged Court Order Emerges, Seeking to Halt Removal of Defecting Lawmakers

    A purported Federal High Court order, attributed to Justice Donatus Okorowo, has surfaced online, aiming to prevent the removal of 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...
  15. Rivers State Assembly in Crisis: Faction Rejects 2024 Budget Amid Demolition Scandal

    Nigeria Rivers State Assembly in Crisis: Faction Rejects 2024 Budget Amid Demolition Scandal

    The Martins Amaehwule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly has declared decisions by the four-member Assembly, led by Edispn Ehie, as null and void, dismissing their actions as mere "family meetings." Amaehwule, loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike, alleges Governor Similanayi...
  16. Nine Commissioners Abruptly Bail on Governor Fubara's Team in Rivers State

    Nigeria Nine Commissioners Abruptly Bail on Governor Fubara's Team in Rivers State

    The political landscape in Rivers State is in disarray as the resignations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara's cabinet have surged to nine. Following the departure of seven colleagues, Commissioners Emeka Woke and Austen Ben-Chioma have added their names to the growing list of those relinquishing...
  17. Political Tensions Escalate as Tinubu's Move to Mend Wike-Fubara Rift Stalls

    Nigeria Political Tensions Escalate as Tinubu's Move to Mend Wike-Fubara Rift Stalls

    In a shocking turn of events, the carefully orchestrated peace move initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quell the political storm between Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has crumbled, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) in disarray. The unfolding...
  18. Governor Fubara Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Wike Amidst Ongoing Crisis in Rivers State

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Wike Amidst Ongoing Crisis in Rivers State

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has taken to his social media handle to congratulate his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on his 56th birthday. The gesture comes amid a veiled feud between the two governors, plunging Rivers State into political turmoil. Fubara shared a flier featuring Wike...
  19. Rivers State Explains Decision to Demolish Assembly Complex After Fire Incident

    Nigeria Rivers State Explains Decision to Demolish Assembly Complex After Fire Incident

    In a recent statement, the Rivers State Government defended its controversial decision to demolish and reconstruct the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, attributing the move to structural defects arising from a recent explosion. According to the Rivers State Commissioner for Information...
  20. [VIDEO] Rivers State Government Demolishes Assembly Complex Amid Political Turmoil

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Rivers State Government Demolishes Assembly Complex Amid Political Turmoil

    The Rivers State Government has commenced the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex, purportedly for renovation. Video footage captures bulldozers dismantling the building from the roof down to the ground. The government justifies this decision, citing structural defects resulting...
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