wike vs fubara

According to TheCable, President Tinubu has agreed to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara — but only if he abandons his 2027 re-election bid. The deal, struck Thursday night at the Villa, aims to restore calm after months of tension. In this price of peace, Wike regains...

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara met with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja on June 10, 2025, reigniting efforts to resolve their political rift. The talks followed President Tinubu’s refusal to lift the state’s emergency rule during his Democracy Day speech, disappointing...

Political dramas in Nigeria rarely follow predictable scripts, and Rivers State's crisis has taken its most unexpected turn yet. Just weeks after near-anarchy, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stunned observers by publicly thanking President Tinubu for intervention and extending an olive...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed that Governor Fubara visited him seeking peace, but insists the Rivers crisis is self-inflicted and won’t end without genuine efforts from the governor. Fubara’s peace visit came after meeting Tinubu amid a state of emergency in Rivers State. Wike said the...

A public walkout during Remi Tinubu’s visit has reignited Wike’s attacks on Governor Fubara, deepening a political standoff that leaves Rivers people without focus, leadership, or clear progress on daily concerns. Wike, now FCT Minister, has accused Governor Fubara of sponsoring disrespect...

A governor kneeling before his predecessor might seem like reconciliation—but in Nigeria’s political reality, it can also hint at something deeper: the persistence of shadow rule. On April 18, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited former governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike...

Nyesom Wike has listed conditions for making peace with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that reconciliation won’t happen unless specific demands are met. Wike insists Fubara must fully implement their earlier peace agreement. He demands protection for loyal lawmakers and the return...

In his Easter message, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called for unity and reconciliation among the people of the state, urging them to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This message, delivered in Port Harcourt, highlights the importance of collective progress and...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed he wanted Rivers Governor Fubara removed, but praised President Tinubu’s emergency intervention. Tinubu suspended key officials and appointed a sole administrator to prevent state collapse amid escalating political tensions. The crisis raises national concerns...

Nigerian lawmaker Solomon Bob has urged the NBA to return ₦300 million received from Rivers State after moving its 2025 conference to Enugu. He accused the association of hypocrisy and financial bias amid a political crisis. The NBA claims the funds were a gift, not payment for hosting rights...

Ejike George, a former Rivers State chief magistrate, reaffirmed his resignation, opposing the appointment of retired vice admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator. George criticized the shift to a quasi-military judiciary, citing an inability to work under military-style governance. The JSC...