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  1. Wike Declares Amid Political Crisis with Governor Fubara: 'God's Got My Back, Can't Be Brought Down

    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...
  2. Fubara Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Ongoing Feud with Wike

    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...
  3. Political Rift Widens as Chidi Amadi, Key Wike Ally, Resigns as Chief of Staff in Rivers State

    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...
  4. Political Shake-up in Rivers State as Factional Speaker Edision Ehie Abruptly Resigns

    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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Primate Ayodele's 2024 Prophecies Predict Political Dramas, Economic Twists, and Spiritual Showdowns in Nigeria

    Nigeria Primate Ayodele's 2024 Prophecies Predict Political Dramas, Economic Twists, and Spiritual Showdowns in Nigeria

    Primate Elijah Ayodele, the revered leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has unveiled a detailed 91-page set of prophecies for the year 2024. His predictions span a wide range of subjects, from Nigeria's economy to the intricacies of political dynamics within key parties and influential...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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