APC Rejects Fubara Impeachment Move
The political crisis in Rivers State deepened further after the state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the House of Assembly’s move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The Port City News (TCPN) earlier reported that the Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings on Thursday after accusing Fubara and Odu […]
APC to Tinubu: Choose the Party or Wike As Rivers Crisis Deepens
As tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC intensified, senior stalwarts of the party have warned President Bola Tinubu that the actions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, are threatening party unity, particularly in Rivers State. Following renewed hostilities between the FCT Minister and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, […]
APC National Secretary Demands Wike’s Resignation Over Rivers Interference
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to immediately resign his ministerial position, accusing him of meddling in the party’s internal affairs in Rivers State. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday January 5, 2026 Senator […]
Gov. Fubara Commissions First-Ever Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters to Boost Staff Welfare
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, December 22, 2025, commissioned the state’s first purpose-built Permanent Secretaries’ Quarters in Elimgbu Community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, marking a major milestone in civil service welfare and institutional development. The commissioning was performed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Didi Esther Walson-Jack, […]
President Tinubu Nominates Successors to the Senate for Approval
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President(Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga the requests followed the resignation of […]
Why Rivers Governor Defected From PDP To APC
The political landscape of Rivers State has been thrown into fresh debate following reports of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, coming amid months of political tension and power struggles within the state, has created conversations far beyond party lines, raising questions about […]
Diri Says He Won’t Force Deputy to Join APC
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has declared that he will not compel his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his own recent move to the ruling party. Governor Diri, who officially joined the APC on November 3 after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October […]
Is Abuja Now Running Rivers State?
Rivers State pulses with the raw energy of Nigeria’s oil-rich heartland, yet its political arena increasingly resembles a scripted drama scripted from Abuja. The latest act unfolded on October 22, 2025, when Federal High Court Judge James Omotosho wove Nyesom Wike’s boastful quip into legal fabric. During a fiery media chat in April, the Federal […]
The Killings Have Gone On for Too Long
Theophilus Danjuma consistently warned that the Nigerian military will collude with the terrorists and slaughter Nigerians, and everything he said has happened and still happening today. Obadaiah Mailafia exposed a lot and even said he was going to be killed because of the expose and he died after some time. Kawu Baraje and El Rufai […]
Bayelsa Governor Diri Officially Defects to APC, Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, November 9, 2025, formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at advancing the development of the state and improving the welfare of its people. Speaking at a grand reception […]
Defection Epidemic: Nigerian Politicians’ Crisis of Loyalty
We all know Nigeria’s politics is a tangled web of power, patronage, and ethnicity, where the lines between loyalty and corruption blur. It’s a puzzle with many pieces, each representing a different interest group, all vying for control and resources, with party loyalty often taking a backseat to personal interests. In recent times, a significant […]
We’re Prepared to Complete the Task Against FC Les Aigles – Finidi
Rivers United confront a pivotal evening in Uyo, their temporary venue for international matches, as they welcome FC Les Aigles du Congo for the second leg of their CAF Champions League matchup.Following a tense 0-0 stalemate away in Congo, the Pride of Rivers understand that only a win will secure their advancement to the next […]