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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. [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...
  9. Rivers State Assembly Complex Demolished, Governor Shifts Budget Presentation Venue

    Nigeria Rivers State Assembly Complex Demolished, Governor Shifts Budget Presentation Venue

    The Rivers State House of Assembly Complex has been demolished by the state government, leaving the public bewildered and questioning the motives behind such a drastic measure. Reports suggest that the demolition, ostensibly carried out for renovation purposes, has sparked speculation and...
  10. PDP Urges INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State After Defections

    Nigeria PDP Urges INEC to Conduct Fresh Elections in Rivers State After Defections

    In response to the defection of 27 Rivers State Assembly members from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the PDP has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct new elections in the affected constituencies. Citing Section...
  11. Wike vs Fubara: 27 Rivers State Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

    Nigeria Wike vs Fubara: 27 Rivers State Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC

    In a stunning twist in the ongoing political saga of Rivers State, 27 members of the State House of Assembly have made a groundbreaking decision to switch allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The seismic shift, announced during a Monday...
  12. Rivers State Won't Succumb to Blackmail and Intimidation - Gov Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers State Won't Succumb to Blackmail and Intimidation - Gov Fubara

    At the quarterly general meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt, Governor Sim Fubara emphatically declared his commitment to shielding Rivers State from any form of blackmail or intimidation. Asserting that the state is the collective inheritance of its...
  13. [VIDEO] Wike's U-turn in Rivers: From Anti to Pro Godfather Guidance

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Wike's U-turn in Rivers: From Anti to Pro Godfather Guidance

  14. [VIDEO] Ceasefire: The moment Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, Shook Hands at an Event In Port Harcourt

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Ceasefire: The moment Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike, Shook Hands at an Event In Port Harcourt

    Governor Sim Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, shared a noteworthy moment of unity as they shook hands at an event in Port Harcourt.
  15. Governor Fubara Extends Olive Branch to Nyesom Wike in a Surprising Reconciliation

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Extends Olive Branch to Nyesom Wike in a Surprising Reconciliation

    Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, publicly expressed unity and respect for his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, during the rededication service of the 2023/2024 legal year of the Rivers state judiciary. The event, held at Saint Cyprian Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, witnessed a...
  16. Governor Fubara Apologizes for Rivers State Political Crisis, Vows to Restore Peace

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Apologizes for Rivers State Political Crisis, Vows to Restore Peace

    Rivers State has been embroiled in a recent political crisis, with an impeachment plot against Governor Dumo Fubara culminating in a bombing at the Rivers House of Assembly Complex. The situation escalated further when police operatives fired teargas and water cannons at the governor in Port...
  17. Rivers State High Court Issues Injunction Halting Governor's Impeachment Proceedings

    Nigeria Rivers State High Court Issues Injunction Halting Governor's Impeachment Proceedings

    The Rivers State High Court of Isiokpo Division has issued an interim injunction, temporarily restraining the state House of Assembly and its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, from pursuing the impeachment of Governor Siminalaye Fubara. This legal development also applies to the deputy speaker, clerk...
  18. Governor Fubara Confident in Resolving Political Dispute with Wike

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Confident in Resolving Political Dispute with Wike

    Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, expressed optimism that the political dispute between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, will find a resolution. He likened their differences to a typical father-son disagreement, emphasizing that any issues, if present, would be resolved. The...
  19. PDP Governors Hold Summit with Minister Wike to Tackle Rivers State Political Crisis

    Nigeria PDP Governors Hold Summit with Minister Wike to Tackle Rivers State Political Crisis

    In response to the escalating political turmoil in Rivers State and the impending plot to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set to convene with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a former Governor of Rivers...
  20. "Losing My Base Makes Me Politically Irrelevant!" - Wike Says as Rivers Crisis Heats Up

    Nigeria "Losing My Base Makes Me Politically Irrelevant!" - Wike Says as Rivers Crisis Heats Up

    In the midst of a mounting political crisis in Rivers State, the former Rivers Governor and current Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made a resounding statement about the importance of holding onto his political base to maintain his political relevance. The crisis...
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