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.
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.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima's general comments on party leadership have been falsely linked to the Rivers APC tussle. Get the full facts and analysis of the political tension between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike.
Pastor Tombari Gbeneol arrested in Port Harcourt for allegedly plotting to assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Police confirm investigation is ongoing amid Rivers political tension.
The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum calls for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's dismissal, citing disrespect to APC's Rivers Governor Siminallayi Fubara. Read the full details and reactions.
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.
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.
The All Progressives Congress warns FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to stay out of Rivers State politics, as Deputy Governor and SSG defect to APC. Read the full analysis of the power shift.
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has officially defected to the APC, following Governor Fubara. She completed her e-registration and toured six zones to mobilize grassroots support.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara criticises judges for compromising law for powerful interests. He warns this erodes democracy and public trust. Read his full address.
The Rivers State PDP has suspended its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Robinson Ewor, for publicly supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Read the full details and implications for the party's future.
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.
Fresh tension rocks APC as National Secretary Basiru condemns Vice Chairman Giadom for calling Rivers Governor Fubara 'so-called governor'. Read the full details of the internal clash.
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.
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.
Niger Delta Youth Congress raises alarm over threats to Nigeria's multiparty system and internal PDP crises. Calls for restraint in Rivers State to protect democratic stability.
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.
Armed youths stormed a hotel in Rivers State, forcibly ending a live Arise TV interview and stealing broadcast equipment. The former commissioner was discussing state politics. Police intervened.
Suspected political thugs violently disrupted a live Arise TV broadcast in Rivers State, targeting a former commissioner. Police intervened, but equipment was stolen. Read the full report.
A new academic study reveals a worrying gap in political awareness among Nigerian youths, with many unfamiliar with their elected representatives. Discover the findings and what it means for the 2027 elections.
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.
Robinson Ewor, a former ally of Rivers Governor Fubara, claims the governor misled supporters about Wike's intimidation. He has now reconciled and handed over his factional PDP structure. Read the full details of the political shift.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara tells supporters to stay calm amid feud with FCT Minister Wike, using dog analogy to mock critics. Read his full New Year's address.
Rivers Governor Sim Fubara urges calm amid political crisis, likening critics to barking dogs who don't understand governance. Read his full New Year address.
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.
A PDP faction in Rivers demands Governor Fubara fully disclose the peace deal with Wike brokered by President Tinubu. They cite renewed tension and allege deception.
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.
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.