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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike signals early political mobilization in Rivers, cautioning against repeating past 'mistakes' as 2027 elections loom. Read the full story.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says Governor Siminalayi Fubara is free to join APC without his permission but warns it doesn't assure 2027 victory. Full details.
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.
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.
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.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he faces intense criticism for insisting on political agreements. He reaffirmed support for President Tinubu at a Rivers PDP event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara promises to use his administration's capacity to ensure President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, calling it a 'thank you' gesture. Read the full details.
Former Governor Peter Odili hails Governor Fubara's switch to APC, calling it a timely move for greater federal benefits and alignment with Tinubu's reforms for Rivers State.
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.
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declares strong grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027, claiming 70% of the job is complete. Read the full details.
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.
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.