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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...

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...

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...

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...

The Digest: Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their earlier appeal for restraint and publicly recommitted to the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, accusing the governor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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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...

The Digest: Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration will navigate the challenges of 2026 by relying on "the power of prayer" rather than "instruments of war." He made the declaration during a New Year crossover service, framing spiritual conviction as the cornerstone of...

The Digest: A symbolic financial gesture has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing political feud. Pro-Wike lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have publicly rejected a N100,000 Christmas gift credited to each of them by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, labeling it an "unapproved...

The Digest: Nyesom Wike has declared that a "leadership mistake" in Rivers State will be corrected during the 2027 elections, urging supporters to follow their leaders unquestioningly as political realignments take shape. Key Points: Wike made the remarks during a visit to Khana Local...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress has publicly endorsed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term, urging massive electoral support for him and President Tinubu in 2027. This move not only consolidates APC control in the South-South but also signals a potential decline...

The Digest: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared himself the number-one leader of the APC in the state, shortly after defecting from the PDP. According to his statement, his membership card bears the serial number “0001,” symbolizing his seniority in the party. Key Points...

The Digest: The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of spending without legislative approval and awarding contracts to allies. Speaker Martin Amaewhule refuted the governor’s claim that there is no ongoing rift with lawmakers. Key Points: Rivers Assembly...