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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.

Wike: Fubara's 2nd Term Would Bury Me Politically

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.

APC Chairman Names Fubara as Party Leader in Rivers

APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara the party's leader in Rivers state. He also indicated support for Fubara's second-term bid if he wins party primaries.

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.

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.

Giadom: Ogoni a No-Go Area for Fubara Without Wike

APC's Victor Giadom declares Ogoniland a political no-go zone for Governor Fubara without Wike's backing. Key allies pledge loyalty to Wike and Tinubu ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.

Ohanaeze Leader: Only One Governor in Rivers State

Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader John Mbata declares Siminalayi Fubara as the sole governor of Rivers State, countering Nyesom Wike's remarks. Lawmakers also return N100,000 transfers from the governor. Full details inside.

Fubara Joins APC, Wike Isolated in Rivers Power Play

Governor Siminalayi Fubara's defection to the APC reshapes Rivers politics, isolating godfather Nyesom Wike. Analysis of Tinubu's 2027 strategy and the recurring cycle of godfather dethronement in the Niger Delta. Read more.

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.

Wike: PDP Will Die If I Join APC

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares the PDP would face collapse if he decamps to the ruling APC. He asserts his political structure in Rivers remains intact.

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 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: 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: 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: 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.

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