rivers state politics

  1. Governor Fubara Expresses Disappointment Over Police Inaction on Port Harcourt Bombing

    Nigeria Governor Fubara Expresses Disappointment Over Police Inaction on Port Harcourt Bombing

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State cites gratitude for his political benefactor as the reason for his restrained actions amidst political criticism. He emphasizes respect, defends the legitimacy of his assembly, and criticizes police inaction regarding a recent bomb incident in Port...
  2. Amaechi Refuses to Back Fubara or Wike Amid Rivers State Political Tensions

    Nigeria Amaechi Refuses to Back Fubara or Wike Amid Rivers State Political Tensions

    Former Governor Amaechi of Rivers State has chosen not to support either current Governor Siminalayi Fubara or Minister Nyesom Wike amid their political rivalry. Amaechi claims Fubara's popularity stems from being anti-Wike, reflecting ongoing tensions and shifts within Rivers State's political...
  3. Political Rift Deepens: Wike and Fubara Clash Over Control of Rivers State Assembly"

    Nigeria Political Rift Deepens: Wike and Fubara Clash Over Control of Rivers State Assembly"

    Nyesom Wike asserts authority in Rivers State, challenging attempts to unseat elected lawmakers. Siminalayi Fubara's move sparks legal battles as the two powerhouses clash. The tussle unveils rifts within the state's assembly, intensifying the struggle for control and reflecting broader tensions...
  4. Power Struggle in Rivers: PDP's Grip Tightens, APC Resists

    Nigeria Power Struggle in Rivers: PDP's Grip Tightens, APC Resists

    The People's Democratic Party (PDP) claims firm control over Rivers State's political landscape, invoking constitutional provisions amidst resistance from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a dramatic turn of events in Rivers State's political theater, the People's Democratic Party (PDP)...
  5. Governor Fubara's Warning to Allegedly Disloyal LG Chairmen Sends Shockwaves in Rivers State Politics

    Nigeria Governor Fubara's Warning to Allegedly Disloyal LG Chairmen Sends Shockwaves in Rivers State Politics

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has ignited a political firestorm with his recent remarks targeting local government chairmen believed to be aligned with Minister Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the inauguration of the Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Centre in Ndoni, Governor Fubara issued...
  6. Wike's Authority Challenged as Peter Odili Declares, Governor Fubara, the Political Leader of Rivers State

    Nigeria Wike's Authority Challenged as Peter Odili Declares, Governor Fubara, the Political Leader of Rivers State

    Former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, made a significant political pronouncement during the commissioning of a Comprehensive Primary Health Centre in Ndoni. Standing alongside incumbent Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Odili declared Fubara as the political leader of the state, citing...
  7. Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    Nigeria Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State to test his popularity by organizing local government elections. This bold move by the APC follows a wave of political tension spurred by declarations of support for...
  8. Rivers State Politics: Atiku Loyalists Throw Weight Behind Tinubu-Fubara Ticket

    Nigeria Rivers State Politics: Atiku Loyalists Throw Weight Behind Tinubu-Fubara Ticket

    Members of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, who had previously supported Atiku Abubakar, gathered in Port Harcourt. Led by former Minister of Transportation, Dr. Abiye Sekibo, they announced their backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Siminilayi Fubara. This...
  9. Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Barely four days after Achor Nna, the councilor representing the ward of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, resigned his position to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara, another group of Wike’s supporters has collapsed their structure for the Rivers governor. The latest...
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