Rivers State House of Assembly commences impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaker Martins Amaewhule warns lawmakers may resign en masse if process fails. Read the full details.
Rivers State House of Assembly initiates impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara for gross misconduct, citing failure to present the state budget. Speaker Martin Amaewhule labels governor a 'mistake'. Read the full details.
The fragile peace in Rivers State has shattered as former governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara battle for control ahead of 2027. Explore the high-stakes power struggle gripping Nigeria's oil-rich state.
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.
Niger Delta leader Asari Dokubo pledges full support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election, declaring it's his turn to reciprocate past loyalty. Read his message during Wike's visit.
Atiku Abubakar declares no African Democratic Congress presidential aspirant will withdraw ahead of 2027. He accuses Presidency agents of trying to destabilize the ADC's candidate selection process.
Former militant leader Asari-Dokubo pledges support for Wike and Tinubu's 2027 campaign. Rivers Elders Council and Rainbow Coalition join the push for President's second term. Read the full story.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns that unnamed leaders are misleading Governor Fubara, threatening the Tinubu-brokered peace deal and stability in Rivers State. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike pledges unwavering support for President Tinubu ahead of 2027 polls, amidst a clash with APC's Basiru over Rivers State influence. Get the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike cautions detractors against interfering in Rivers State affairs, warning of severe consequences. He challenges critics to replicate the APC-PDP alliance seen in the state.
Speculation mounts as Nyesom Wike's son, Joaquin, is rumoured to contest the Obio-Akpor House of Representatives seat in 2027. The FCT Minister defends exposing his sons to governance.
A key stakeholder reveals details of the peace agreement between Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which reportedly bars Fubara from re-election in 2027, escalating political tensions in Rivers State.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike calls on states to emulate Rivers' cross-party alliance for President Tinubu's re-election. He warns against complacency ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
Rivers State Government Secretary Benibo Anabraba has resigned from the PDP, citing personal reasons. The move signals potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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.
The Ijaw Youth Council has endorsed Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara for a second term in 2027, praising his leadership amid political tensions. Read the full statement and implications.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike launches a scathing attack on Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, defending his political legacy. Read the full details of the escalating crisis.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares his political career would be ruined if Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term in 2027. Read the full details of his explosive statement.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike launches a sharp attack on Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as Ijaw group withdraws support. Political rift deepens ahead of 2027.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urges monarch Ateke Tom to let politicians 'play their game' ahead of 2027 elections. He warns any miscalculation would be 'political burial'. Read more.
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.
Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, refutes false reports of a 2027 election schedule. The commission states it will act in line with the Electoral Act. Read details.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike vows to collapse structures in Rivers for Tinubu's 2027 victory, while Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges calm. The political feud escalates.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares a political overhaul in Rivers State ahead of 2027, pledges support for Tinubu, and attributes criticism to his 'sterling performance'. Read the full details.
Political analyst Kelly Agaba explains the potential impact of Peter Obi's defection to the ADC on the 2027 presidential race, affecting Tinubu and Atiku's chances. Read the full analysis.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces the public will soon know the details of the peace agreement brokered by President Tinubu between him and Governor Fubara. He accuses the governor of reneging on the deal.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf predicts Governor Fubara's APC defection may not guarantee re-election in 2027 despite shielding him from Wike's grip. Read full analysis.
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 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.