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Wike: No Election Victory in Rivers Without Our Grassroots Structure

Wike Declares No Rivers Victory Without His Camp

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asserts his political structure is key to winning Rivers elections, dismisses Fubara's APC leadership claim, and denies Makinde's 2027 plot allegation. Read the full details.

Wike Denies Makinde's Claim He Vowed to 'Hold Down' PDP for Tinubu in 2027

Wike Denies Pledging to 'Hold Down' PDP for Tinubu

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike refutes Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's allegation that he promised to suppress the PDP for President Tinubu's re-election. Get the full details and political fallout here.

Wike: Ikwerre People Now a Political Force, Cannot Be Ignored

Wike Affirms Ikwerre's Enduring Political Relevance

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares the Ikwerre ethnic group a pivotal political force in Nigeria. He warns against ignoring their influence and highlights their role in Tinubu's Rivers victory.

‘No Wike, No Rivers State’: Supporters March for FCT Minister in Viral Video

Wike's Supporters Chant 'No Wike, No Rivers State'

A viral video shows supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike marching in Rivers State, chanting 'No Wike, No Rivers State' in solidarity. The demonstration highlights his enduring political influence.

Wike Warns Fubara, Others: Defecting to APC Won't Secure 2027 Ticket

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.

Wike Warns Governors: Joining APC, Backing Tinubu Not Automatic 2nd Term Ticket

Wike: APC membership not automatic re-election ticket

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns politicians that defecting to the APC and professing loyalty to President Tinubu does not guarantee re-election. He insists on honoring political agreements. Read the full details.

Abonnema Unites in Grand Style for 5th Lulu-Briggs Cultural Day

Abonnema Celebrates Unity at 5th Lulu-Briggs Day

Abonnema in Rivers State witnessed a powerful display of unity and cultural heritage during the fifth Lulu-Briggs Day. The event fulfilled the late Chief's wish for peace, bringing together the community after decades of division. Read more.

Wike Declares Full Politics Resumes January 2026, Hints at Fubara Rift

Wike: Full Politics Resumes January 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces a return to full-scale political activity in January 2026, questioning the loyalty of new pro-Tinubu voices and hinting at a rift with Rivers Governor Fubara.

Wike Claims He's Nigeria's Second Most Abused Politician After Tinubu

Wike: I'm Nigeria's Second Most Abused Politician

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares himself the second most abused politician in Nigeria after President Tinubu, amidst renewed political tensions in Rivers State. Read the full details.

Rivers Political Shift: 2 Senators, 6 Lawmakers Defect to APC

Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC

Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.

WACT Graduates 600 Entrepreneurs in Rivers, Boosts Local Economy

600 Graduate from WACTpreneur Programme in Rivers

APM Terminals' WACT has graduated 600 new entrepreneurs from Onne and Ogu communities after six months of intensive training, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable community development and economic growth in Rivers State.

APC's Basiru Predicts More Defections, Urges Rivers Voters to Back Party

APC Predicts More Defections, Courts Rivers Voters

APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru forecasts further political defections to the ruling party. He urges Rivers State voters to support APC to consolidate development, following the defection of Governor Fubara, two senators, and six lawmakers.

Two Rivers Senators Defect From PDP to APC, Citing Party Crisis

Rivers Senators Defect to APC, Linked to Wike

Two Rivers State senators have officially switched from the PDP to the APC. The defection, announced in Senate plenary, is tied to internal PDP divisions. Full details inside.

PDP Crisis Deepens: Six Rivers Reps Defect to APC, Following Governor Fubara

Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow

The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.

Ribadu, Umahi Lead High-Level Federal Inspection of Projects, Oil Spills in Rivers State

Ribadu, Ministers Visit Rivers for Project, Ogoni Inspection

NSA Nuhu Ribadu and two ministers visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to inspect key infrastructure and oil spill sites in Ogoniland. The visit aims to address environmental and security concerns. Read more details here.

Tinubu Praises Fubara's Leadership, Sends Ribadu to Rivers for Ogoni Peace

Ribadu Delivers Tinubu's Message to Rivers Governor Fubara

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu conveyed President Tinubu's commendation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a high-level visit to Port Harcourt. The delegation aims to consolidate peace in Ogoniland for resumed oil exploration.

Fubara's APC Move: A Game-Changer for Rivers State Politics in 2027

Fubara's APC Defection Reshapes Rivers Politics

Governor Siminalayi Fubara's defection to the APC alters Rivers State's political landscape. Is it a path to peace or a strategic move to sideline Nyesom Wike? Read our analysis.

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