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  1. Senator Mpigi Barinada, Chairman Senate Committee on Works, Is Dead

    Nigeria Senator Mpigi Barinada, Chairman Senate Committee on Works, Is Dead

    The Digest: Senator Mpigi Barinada, representing Rivers South East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, has passed away. House of Representatives Committee on Works Chairman Akin Alabi confirmed the death in a tribute on X, writing: "Good night, my dear friend...
  2. Rivers Assembly Halts Fubara's Impeachment After Weeks of Tension

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Halts Fubara's Impeachment After Weeks of Tension

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, according to Channels Television. The impeachment process, which began in early January, has faced repeated legal and political hurdles. The...
  3. Rivers Crisis: Why I Refuse to Fight Back - Governor Fubara Opens Up

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis: Why I Refuse to Fight Back - Governor Fubara Opens Up

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained that his calm and non-aggressive posture amid the state's political turbulence was a deliberate strategic choice "in the interest of peace." Speaking after receiving the Man of the Year 2025 award from New Telegraph in Lagos...
  4. Man Kills Brother in Rivers Over Witchcraft Allegation, Police Launch Manhunt

    Nigeria Man Kills Brother in Rivers Over Witchcraft Allegation, Police Launch Manhunt

    The Digest: A middle-aged man, Nwalozie Chiwendu, has allegedly killed his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, with a cutlass in Umunwacha village, Ofeh community, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred around 4pm on Thursday after Chiwendu accused Isaiah of practising...
  5. Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council, Sacks All Commissioners, Advisers

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council, Sacks All Commissioners, Advisers

    The Digest: Dignitaries gathered in Abuja on Thursday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed. The late general was killed alongside some aides in a failed coup attempt in Lagos on February 13, 1976. Members of the Armed Forces...
  6. Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council, Sacks All Commissioners, Advisers

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council, Sacks All Commissioners, Advisers

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all commissioners and special advisers with immediate effect. According to a Government Special Announcement signed by newly appointed Chief Press Secretary Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor...
  7. Gunmen Ambush, Injure Rivers Monarch in Convoy Attack

    Nigeria Gunmen Ambush, Injure Rivers Monarch in Convoy Attack

    The Digest: The Paramount Ruler of the Bangha Kingdom in Rivers State, Suanu Baridam, has survived an assassination attempt after gunmen ambushed his convoy. According to reports, the first-class traditional ruler was attacked on Sunday evening along the Tekar Sogho Road in Khana Local...
  8. Amid Political Crisis, Governor Fubara Says "With God, Rivers' Challenges Are Surmountable"

    Nigeria Amid Political Crisis, Governor Fubara Says "With God, Rivers' Challenges Are Surmountable"

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed confidence that the state can overcome its current governance challenges with divine support. Speaking at a Redeemed Christian Church of God rally in Port Harcourt, Fubara stated that "with the Almighty God on our side, our...
  9. Fubara Calls Impeachment Notice a "Love Letter," Reaffirms Role as Rivers Governor

    Nigeria Fubara Calls Impeachment Notice a "Love Letter," Reaffirms Role as Rivers Governor

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly addressed the impeachment proceedings against him, referring to the notice from the State House of Assembly as a "love letter." Speaking at the Port Harcourt Polo Tournament, Fubara reaffirmed his position as governor and pledged...
  10. Rivers APC Calls on Chief Judge to Respect Court Order in Fubara Impeachment Process

    Nigeria Rivers APC Calls on Chief Judge to Respect Court Order in Fubara Impeachment Process

    The Digest: The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has urged the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, to comply with an interim court injunction barring him from receiving or acting on any impeachment resolution from the State House of Assembly. APC Publicity Secretary...
  11. [VIDEO] Four Rivers Lawmakers U-turn, Back Fubara’s Impeachment Again

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Four Rivers Lawmakers U-turn, Back Fubara’s Impeachment Again

    The Digest: Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their earlier appeal for restraint and publicly recommitted to the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, accusing the governor of showing no remorse and exploiting their call for...
  12. Two More Rivers Lawmakers Urge Colleagues to Halt Fubara Impeachment Process

    Nigeria Two More Rivers Lawmakers Urge Colleagues to Halt Fubara Impeachment Process

    The Digest: Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called for the withdrawal of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Key Points: Lawmakers Barile Nwakoh and Emilia Amadi urge an end to impeachment proceedings. This follows...
  13. Police Grill Rivers Ex-SSG Over Leaked Call Plotting Wike’s Assassination

    Nigeria Police Grill Rivers Ex-SSG Over Leaked Call Plotting Wike’s Assassination

    The Digest: Rivers State Police have invited former SSG Tammy Danagogo for questioning over a leaked phone conversation allegedly discussing a plot to assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In a region already stormy with political tension, this case exposes how words can deepen distrust and...
  14. Two Rivers Lawmakers Reverse Stance on Fubara Impeachment

    Nigeria Two Rivers Lawmakers Reverse Stance on Fubara Impeachment

    The Digest: Two Rivers State lawmakers have reversed their stance on the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. Following appeals from elders, the legislators urged their colleagues to seek an amicable resolution, showing how political storms can still bend toward dialogue...
  15. Rivers Crisis: Fubara Breaks Silence on "Dogs Bark" Remark, Calls for Calm

    Nigeria Rivers Crisis: Fubara Breaks Silence on "Dogs Bark" Remark, Calls for Calm

    The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has clarified his cryptic remark about "dogs barking," framing it as a deliberate choice for peace. His statement explores the tension between public expectation and quiet resilience, engaging themes of faith and political stability in a...
  16. Tinubu Intervenes, Summons Wike Abroad as Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Fubara

    Nigeria Tinubu Intervenes, Summons Wike Abroad as Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Fubara

    The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has reportedly intervened in the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, summoning FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for a meeting abroad. This move comes as the state assembly, loyal to Wike, initiated a fresh impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi...
  17. Rivers Assembly Clarifies Impeachment Stance Against Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Clarifies Impeachment Stance Against Governor Fubara

    The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has denied reports that it halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to a statement by the assembly’s spokesperson, Enemi George, the impeachment process remains “fully on course,”...
  18. Wike Prioritises Rivers Tour Amid FCT Labour Unrest, Impeachment Moves

    Nigeria Wike Prioritises Rivers Tour Amid FCT Labour Unrest, Impeachment Moves

    The Digest: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been absent from Abuja for weeks, embarking on an extensive "thank-you" tour of at least 20 Local Government Areas in Rivers State. Key Points: Minister Nyesom Wike has toured Rivers State LGAs since late December...
  19. Rivers APC Rejects Move to Impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara

    Nigeria Rivers APC Rejects Move to Impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara

    The Digest: The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the State House of Assembly’s move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling it an untenable spillover of PDP conflicts. Key Points: Rivers APC publicly rejected the impeachment process against...
  20. Rivers Assembly Speaker Accuses Fubara of Being “Threat to Democracy”

    Nigeria Rivers Assembly Speaker Accuses Fubara of Being “Threat to Democracy”

    The Digest: Speaker Martins Amaewhule has accused Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara of violating constitutional processes by refusing to present the state budget and spending funds without legislative approval. As impeachment proceedings resume, the speaker warns: when a bulldog is called...
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