Fubara Swears In 5 Special Advisers for Teamwork
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new Special Advisers to strengthen teamwork and ensure smooth governance. He urged them to deliver people-centred services. Read more.
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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.
Rivers PDP Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Wike, Tinubu
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.
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.
APC Leader: Fubara Must Go Through Wike to Win in Rivers
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 Lawmakers Return Fubara's N100k Christmas Bonus
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.
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, moves Green to Justice Ministry
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
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.
Supreme Court Cemented President's Emergency Powers - SAN
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on Section 305, warning it encourages civilian dictatorship. Read the full critique of the court's 'considered discussions'.
Supreme Court Rejects Suit on Rivers State Emergency
The Supreme Court declines jurisdiction over 11 states' challenge to the Rivers State emergency declaration. Analysts warn of dangers to democracy and federalism. Read the full analysis.
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.
Rivers Community Demands FG Action on Oil Pollution
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.
Valerie Fubara Visits, Gifts Christmas Babies in Port Harcourt
Rivers First Lady, Lady Valerie Fubara, visited RSUTH and a children's home on Christmas Day, gifting newborns and orphans. She urged parents to raise children in God's fear.
Fubara: Political Crisis Slowed Rivers Governance
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.
Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC
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.
IHVN Partners with Opobo Marathon for Health Initiative
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) joins Opobo Marathon 2026, sponsoring a free medical outreach in Opobo Town, Rivers State. Read how this partnership integrates health advocacy into sports.
600 Graduate from WACTpreneur Programme in Rivers
APM Terminals' WACT has graduated 600 new entrepreneurs from Onne and Ogu communities after six months of intensive training, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable community development and economic growth in Rivers State.
Rivers Lawmakers Defect to APC, Fubara Applauds Move
Governor Siminalayi Fubara welcomes Rivers National Assembly members to APC, calling it a bold step for state progress. He vows to deliver Rivers for Tinubu in 2027. Read more.
Plateau Athletes Win Big at Bonny Island Marathon 2025
Gang James Boyi and Grace Danlami from Plateau State clinch top prizes at the 8th Bonny Island Marathon. Discover the full results and impact of this inclusive sporting event.
APC Predicts More Defections, Courts Rivers Voters
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.
Rivers Senators Defect to APC, Linked to Wike
Two Rivers State senators have officially switched from the PDP to the APC. The defection, announced in Senate plenary, is tied to internal PDP divisions. Full details inside.
Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect to APC in Major Blow
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.
Firm Donates Police Outpost to Enhance Security in Rivers
Solewant Group has donated a modern police outpost to the NPF in Alode, Eleme, Rivers State, to improve community security and crime response. Read more.
Fubara Pledges Rivers State Support for Tinubu in 2027
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.
Ribadu, Ministers Visit Rivers for Project, Ogoni Inspection
NSA Nuhu Ribadu and two ministers visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to inspect key infrastructure and oil spill sites in Ogoniland. The visit aims to address environmental and security concerns. Read more details here.
Ribadu Delivers Tinubu's Message to Rivers Governor Fubara
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu conveyed President Tinubu's commendation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a high-level visit to Port Harcourt. The delegation aims to consolidate peace in Ogoniland for resumed oil exploration.
Odili: Fubara's APC Move Brings Rivers to National Table
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.
Fubara's APC Defection Reshapes Rivers Politics
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.
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