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.
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 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.
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.
NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC Lagos call for urgent wage review, improved security, and worker unity in 2026. They vow to resist policies that impoverish Nigerians.
The Trade Union Congress warns that poverty and austerity policies are pushing workers to the brink. TUC President Festus Osifo demands urgent, people-centred government action.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces he will soon make public the terms of the peace agreement with Rivers Governor Fubara, brokered by President Tinubu. He accuses Fubara of reneging on the deal.
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.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
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 disputes Governor Siminalayi Fubara's claim to APC leadership in Rivers, denies weakening PDP for Tinubu. State PDP counters Wike's claims. Read the full political drama.
Leaders in Rivers State's Kpean community demand urgent federal action over a massive oil spill destroying farmlands and rivers. They accuse FG, Shell, and NNPCL of negligence.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara admits political turmoil hampered his first 23 months in office. He now pledges accelerated development for Bonny and Rivers State. Read more.
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.
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.