Ex-Obidient Director: Wike Positioning Son for Rivers Governor
Morris Monye speculates FCT Minister Nyesom Wike aims to make his son, Joaquin, Rivers State governor. Get the full details on the political maneuvering and the Saraki precedent.
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Cross River's Otu Bags The Sun Governor of the Year Award
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu receives The Sun Governor of the Year 2025 award for his people-centred development strides. Read about his achievements.
12 nabbed over Rivers estate attack, victim rescued
Rivers State Police arrest 12 suspects for a violent attack on Unity Estate, Port Harcourt. One abducted victim rescued, properties damaged. CP Adepoju condemns vigilante action.
Fubara Accuses Judges of Serving Paymasters, Not Justice
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara criticises judges for compromising law for powerful interests. He warns this erodes democracy and public trust. Read his full address.
Rivers Deputy Governor Dumps PDP for APC
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has formally defected from the PDP to the APC. She registered at her ward in ONELGA and called for mass support for Tinubu and Fubara.
PDP Rivers Suspends Chairman Over Anti-Party Moves
Rivers PDP suspends its caretaker chairman for alleged anti-party activities, reaffirms Nyesom Wike's expulsion. Former presidential aide calls for Wike's exit, while APC pledges loyalty to the minister. Get the full details.
Fubara Swears In 5 Special Advisers, Emphasizes Teamwork
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new special advisers, charging them to strengthen teamwork and deliver effective, people-centred governance for Rivers State. Read more.
Fubara Swears In 5 Special Advisers for Teamwork
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new Special Advisers to strengthen teamwork and ensure smooth governance. He urged them to deliver people-centred services. Read more.
3 Family Members Die in Rivers Flyover Accident
A family returning from crossover prayers in Rivers State met a tragic end as their car crashed into a stationary sewage truck on Obiri Ikwerre flyover. Police confirm deaths, family blames illegal parking.
Gov Fubara Swears In 5 Special Advisers in Rivers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new Special Advisers, urging them to boost teamwork and deliver effective governance. Read the full story.
Rivers PDP Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Wike, Tinubu
Rivers PDP factional chairman Nname Ewor accuses Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misleading the party and failing to disclose peace agreements brokered by President Tinubu. Read the full details.
Fubara names 5 special advisers as political rift deepens
Governor Siminalayi Fubara appoints five special advisers, including two ex-commissioners. Meanwhile, PDP faction accuses him of hiding details of a peace deal with Wike, fueling political crisis.
Wike: Governors Blindfolded by Subsidy Cash
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticizes state governors for financial mismanagement post-subsidy removal. He reveals his own fiscal record and warns against money-driven politics. Read his full analysis.
APC Leader: Fubara Must Go Through Wike to Win in Rivers
APC's Victor Giadom declares Rivers' Gokana a 'no-go area' for Governor Fubara without Minister Wike's blessing. Get the full details on the escalating political rift.
Rivers Lawmakers Return Fubara's N100k Christmas Bonus
Rivers State House of Assembly members have returned N100,000 each sent as a Christmas bonus by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling it unconstitutional. Read the full details of the political drama.
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, moves Green to Justice Ministry
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
Fubara Needs Wike's Backing in Gokana - APC
APC's South-South Vice Chairman declares Gokana a 'no-go area' for Governor Fubara without Minister Wike's support. Get the latest on Rivers State political dynamics.
Wike's 2027 Warning to Rivers State Voters
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike signals early political mobilization in Rivers, cautioning against repeating past 'mistakes' as 2027 elections loom. Read the full story.
Supreme Court Cemented President's Emergency Powers - SAN
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 305, warning it encourages civilian dictatorship. Read the full critique of the court's 'considered discussions'.
Nasarawa, Kano Pass 2026 Budgets Totalling Over N2trn
Governor Abdullahi Sule signs Nasarawa's N545.2bn 2026 budget, while Kano Assembly passes a historic N1.47trn spending plan. Details on allocations and legislative actions inside.
Wike: Joining APC No Guarantee for 2027 Ticket
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns Governor Fubara and new defectors that professing loyalty to Tinubu and APC does not guarantee automatic re-election tickets for 2027. Read the full story.
Supreme Court Rejects Suit on Rivers State Emergency
The Supreme Court declines jurisdiction over 11 states' challenge to the Rivers State emergency declaration. Analysts warn of dangers to democracy and federalism. Read the full analysis.
Fubara: Political Crisis Slowed Rivers Governance
Governor Siminalayi Fubara admits political turmoil hampered his first 23 months in office. He now pledges accelerated development for Bonny and Rivers State. Read more.
Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Plateau Athletes Win Big at Bonny Island Marathon 2025
Gang James Boyi and Grace Danlami from Plateau State clinch top prizes at the 8th Bonny Island Marathon. Discover the full results and impact of this inclusive sporting event.
Fubara Pays Condolence Visit to Diri, Ewhrudjakpo Family
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara visited Bayelsa to commiserate over the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Read more on the historic bond between the two states.
Fubara: Political Crisis Slowed Rivers Governance
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara admits political turmoil slowed his administration but vows accelerated development for Bonny and the state. Read his new plans.
Police kill 2 kidnappers, rescue victim in Rivers
Rivers State Police Command operatives have rescued an abducted woman and killed two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle at their forest hideout in Emohua. Read the full details of the daring operation.
FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State
The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.
Fubara Reveals Why He Dumped PDP for APC
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara details his defection to the APC, citing gratitude to President Tinubu and a desire to develop the state. Full story inside.
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