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Nigeria Rivers State Crisis: Oyo State Governor Makinde Pleads with Wike to Spare His State
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike not to instigate conflict in Oyo amid tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party. Wike's threats to disrupt states supporting Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara have intensified the party's ongoing power... -
Nigeria Governor Fubara Slams PDP, Calls for State Sovereignty Amidst Political Crisis
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara criticizes PDP, shifts to democratic movement amidst state crisis and explosive incident. Asserts state sovereignty amid political turmoil. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly voiced his disillusionment with the Peoples Democratic Party... -
Nigeria Rivers State Tensions Rise as Two Security Officers Die in LG Headquarters Invasion
Two security operatives lost their lives amid the Local Government crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria. The fatalities occurred during an invasion at the council headquarters in Omuma. Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened a security meeting to address the unrest, following the expiration of local... -
Nigeria Police Fire Shots as Residents Protest LGA Tenure Extensions in Rivers
Political tensions flare in Rivers State as residents protest at LGA offices over tenure disputes. Police fire shots to disperse crowds amid clashes over former chairpersons' attempts to return. The governor's directive and legal challenges add to the volatile situation ahead of court rulings on... -
Nigeria Jonathan Steps In: Advocates Harmony Between Fubara, Wike Amid Rivers Tensions
Former President Goodluck Jonathan urges Governor Fubara and ex-Governor Wike to ease political tensions in Rivers State during his visit to inaugurate a road project. Stressing collaboration for development, Jonathan warns that destabilizing Rivers would have nationwide repercussions. Former... -
Nigeria Rivers State Governor Fubara: Adversaries Losing Sleep Over My Leadership
Governor Fubara of Rivers State asserts his dominance, stating that adversaries plotting against him are losing sleep. Hosting the Ijaw Youth Council, he reaffirms commitment to state's liberation. Amidst political tensions, Fubara urges peaceful governance and promises support for IYC's... -
Nigeria "Intimidation Expires": Fubara's Defiant Statement Deepens Rivers State Crisis
Governor Fubara of Rivers State declares "intimidation has expiry date" amid crisis with ex-governor Wike. Defiant statement escalates political tensions, with state assembly divided. Analysts urge peaceful resolution, prioritizing people's interests over power struggles. Amidst the simmering... -
Nigeria Tinubu Issues Ultimatum to Fubara, Wike: Settle Dispute or Face Consequences
Nigeria's President Tinubu issued a stern warning that he won't tolerate the escalating feud between Rivers Governor Fubara and his predecessor Wike threatening to destabilize the state, vowing to end the conflict if they don't resolve it democratically. President Bola Tinubu has asserted his... -
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... -
Nigeria Port Harcourt Men, Alleged Fubara Loyalists, Face Terrorism Charges, Remanded in Kuje Prison, Bail Hearing in February
Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the five Port Harcourt-based men, Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Goodluck Kpasa, Osiga Donald, and Ochueja Thankgod, arraigned by the Federal Government on terrorism charges, be remanded at Kuje... -
Nigeria Fubara Loyalists Hit with Federal Terrorism Charges in Rivers State House of Assembly Crisis
The federal government has brought forth terrorism charges against five individuals, believed to be loyalists of Siminalaye Fubara, for their alleged involvement in the invasion, vandalism, and arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly last year. The charges come amidst political upheaval that... -
Nigeria Video of Local Government Chairman Boldly Labeling Rivers State Governor 'Foolish' Sparks Heated Controversy
Video Surfaces of Rivers State Local Government Chairman Labeling Governor Fubara 'Foolish.' The viral footage captures the chairman addressing a political gathering, bluntly referring to the state governor as a 'foolish governor.' The video has sparked reactions among Nigerians, circulating... -
Nigeria Supreme Court Reserves Verdict in Tonye Cole's Appeal Against Governor Fubara's Election Win
The Supreme Court has decided to reserve judgment on the appeal filed by Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 18 March, 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The... -
Nigeria Wike Apologizes for Blocking Obuah's 2023 Governorship Bid in Rivers State
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologized to the former state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Obuah. The apology was tendered during Obuah's New Year’s Thanksgiving event at his country home in... -
Nigeria Wike Declares Amid Political Crisis with Governor Fubara: 'God's Got My Back, Can't Be Brought Down
Amidst the brewing political storm with Minister Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike remains resolute, asserting that divine providence shields him from any attempts to bring him down. During a visit to loyalist Felix Obuah, Wike confidently addressed his detractors, emphasizing that... -
Nigeria Fubara Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Ongoing Feud with Wike
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sparked intrigue as he engages in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Arriving on Thursday evening, Governor Fubara's interactions with Tinubu have intensified since his ongoing feud with predecessor... -
Nigeria Political Rift Widens as Chidi Amadi, Key Wike Ally, Resigns as Chief of Staff in Rivers State
Chidi Amadi, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, has submitted his resignation, amplifying the already tense political atmosphere in the region. The confirmation of Amadi's resignation came from the state's Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph... -
Nigeria Political Shake-up in Rivers State as Factional Speaker Edision Ehie Abruptly Resigns
Hon. Edision Ehie, the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has submitted his resignation, leaving the political landscape of the state in disarray. Ehie, formerly the majority leader of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly, faced suspension following a failed impeachment... -
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... -
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...
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