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  1. Former Rivers Governor Omehia Slams FCT Minister Wike's Power Grab Tactics

    Nigeria Former Rivers Governor Omehia Slams FCT Minister Wike's Power Grab Tactics

    In a recent statement, former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, issued a blistering rebuke against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, criticizing what he perceives as Wike's insatiable hunger for power and propensity for political theatrics. Omehia's remarks...
  2. Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Nigeria Rivers state Conflict: Fubara Rejects Fake PDP List, Promises to Rattle Wike's Camp

    Amidst ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has once again targeted his former benefactor, Nyesom Wike's camp, asserting his stance on the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State circulating on social media...
  3. Controversy in Rivers State: APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Fubara's Alleged Judiciary Maneuvers

    Nigeria Controversy in Rivers State: APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Fubara's Alleged Judiciary Maneuvers

    The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, alleged Governor Similanayi Fubara's involvement in a clandestine scheme to procure interim orders from judges. These orders, Okocha claims, are intended to halt the implementation of laws...
  4. Rivers state Governor Fubara Flexes Political Muscle: Threatens Rivals Amidst State Backing

    Nigeria Rivers state Governor Fubara Flexes Political Muscle: Threatens Rivals Amidst State Backing

    Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has delivered a resolute message to his political adversaries, cautioning against misconstruing his adherence to the presidential peace pact as a display of weakness. Speaking during a visit by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE)...
  5. Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Nigeria Tensions Escalate in Rivers as Assembly Mulls Impeachment of Governor Fubara over Alleged Breaches

    Amidst escalating tension, the Rivers State House of Assembly issues a stern warning to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, threatening impeachment proceedings over alleged breaches of the constitution. Speaker Martin Amaewhule, flanked by 26 assembly members, delivers a press briefing in Port...
  6. Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    Nigeria Nigerians Dismiss APC's Challenge to Governor Fubara as 'Childish Talk'

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State to test his popularity by organizing local government elections. This bold move by the APC follows a wave of political tension spurred by declarations of support for...
  7. Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Nigeria Wike's Former Stronghold Crumbles as More Supporters Defect to Governor Fubara

    Barely four days after Achor Nna, the councilor representing the ward of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, resigned his position to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara, another group of Wike’s supporters has collapsed their structure for the Rivers governor. The latest...
  8. [VIDEO] Wigwe Funeral: Shock As Fubura and Akpabio Spar Over Political Offices

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Wigwe Funeral: Shock As Fubura and Akpabio Spar Over Political Offices

    Social media is ablaze as Nigerians passionately express their discontent, dragging Fubara and Akpabio for turning a funeral into a political battleground. The public outcry amplifies the disapproval of citizens witnessing political rivalry overshadowing a solemn event
  9. [Video] Governor Fubara Ready to Give Up Office? Nigerians Debate Pressure on Rivers State Governor

    Nigeria [Video] Governor Fubara Ready to Give Up Office? Nigerians Debate Pressure on Rivers State Governor

    Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has openly expressed his preparedness to step down from his position in the pursuit of enduring peace for the state. During an interview with AIT on Thursday, Governor Fubara emphasized that he is willing to make any sacrifice necessary for the success of the...
  10. Nigerians Label FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike As Unfocused As He Comments About 2027 Elections in Rivers

    Nigeria Nigerians Label FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike As Unfocused As He Comments About 2027 Elections in Rivers

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserted his political stronghold during a thanksgiving service in Rivers State, confidently proclaiming that no one can challenge his camp in the upcoming 2027 elections. Wike, speaking at Senator Barinada Mpigi's event in Koroma...
  11. Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fubara's Chief of Staff and Five Others Over House of Assembly Chaos

    Nigeria Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Fubara's Chief of Staff and Five Others Over House of Assembly Chaos

    The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon. Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Rivers State, along with five other individuals. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte application brought by the Inspector General of Police...
  12. Supreme Court Validates Fubara's Election, Rejects Cole's Appeal in Crucial Rivers State Decision

    Nigeria Supreme Court Validates Fubara's Election, Rejects Cole's Appeal in Crucial Rivers State Decision

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Tonye Cole and the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the election of Siminalayi Fubara as Rivers State governor. The court ruled that the allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and other irregularities were not...
  13. Fubara Loyalists Hit with Federal Terrorism Charges in Rivers State House of Assembly Crisis

    Nigeria Fubara Loyalists Hit with Federal Terrorism Charges in Rivers State House of Assembly Crisis

    The federal government has brought forth terrorism charges against five individuals, believed to be loyalists of Siminalaye Fubara, for their alleged involvement in the invasion, vandalism, and arson at the Rivers State House of Assembly last year. The charges come amidst political upheaval that...
  14. Video of Local Government Chairman Boldly Labeling Rivers State Governor 'Foolish' Sparks Heated Controversy

    Nigeria Video of Local Government Chairman Boldly Labeling Rivers State Governor 'Foolish' Sparks Heated Controversy

    Video Surfaces of Rivers State Local Government Chairman Labeling Governor Fubara 'Foolish.' The viral footage captures the chairman addressing a political gathering, bluntly referring to the state governor as a 'foolish governor.' The video has sparked reactions among Nigerians, circulating...
  15. Court Ruling Invalidates N800bn Budget Passed by Pro-Fubara Lawmakers in Rivers State

    Nigeria Court Ruling Invalidates N800bn Budget Passed by Pro-Fubara Lawmakers in Rivers State

    Justice James of the Federal High Court Abuja has nullified the N800 billion budget passed by the Edison Ehie-led group of the Rivers State House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The court upheld a suit filed by the Assembly and Speaker Martin Amaewhule...
  16. Supreme Court Reserves Verdict in Tonye Cole's Appeal Against Governor Fubara's Election Win

    Nigeria Supreme Court Reserves Verdict in Tonye Cole's Appeal Against Governor Fubara's Election Win

    The Supreme Court has decided to reserve judgment on the appeal filed by Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 18 March, 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The...
  17. Wike Apologizes for Blocking Obuah's 2023 Governorship Bid in Rivers State

    Nigeria Wike Apologizes for Blocking Obuah's 2023 Governorship Bid in Rivers State

    Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologized to the former state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Obuah. The apology was tendered during Obuah's New Year’s Thanksgiving event at his country home in...
  18. Wike Declares Amid Political Crisis with Governor Fubara: 'God's Got My Back, Can't Be Brought Down

    Nigeria Wike Declares Amid Political Crisis with Governor Fubara: 'God's Got My Back, Can't Be Brought Down

    Amidst the brewing political storm with Minister Sim Fubara, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike remains resolute, asserting that divine providence shields him from any attempts to bring him down. During a visit to loyalist Felix Obuah, Wike confidently addressed his detractors, emphasizing that...
  19. Fubara Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Ongoing Feud with Wike

    Nigeria Fubara Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Ongoing Feud with Wike

    Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sparked intrigue as he engages in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Arriving on Thursday evening, Governor Fubara's interactions with Tinubu have intensified since his ongoing feud with predecessor...
  20. Political Rift Widens as Chidi Amadi, Key Wike Ally, Resigns as Chief of Staff in Rivers State

    Nigeria Political Rift Widens as Chidi Amadi, Key Wike Ally, Resigns as Chief of Staff in Rivers State

    Chidi Amadi, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, has submitted his resignation, amplifying the already tense political atmosphere in the region. The confirmation of Amadi's resignation came from the state's Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph...
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