Gov. Fubara Flags Off Airport Bypass, Says Development Is Key to Peace
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, December 12, 2025, inaugurated a major road infrastructure project aimed at ending community-induced disruptions at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The governor flagged off construction of the 7.1km Airport–Ipo–Ikwerre Road Bypass and commissioned the newly completed 12.2km Ikwerre Road–Igwuruta–Airport Road in Ipo. The events were performed by the […]
Fubara Receives APC Membership Card After Defection from PDP
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Friday received his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card, days after he defected to the party from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Tony Okocha, the state APC Chairman, presented the card to the governor at the Government House in Port Harcourt on behalf of the APC […]
Fubara’s Defection To APC Will Bring More Development To Rivers – Youth Leader
The National President of South South Youths Initiative, Comrade Saviour Imeabe, has hailed the defection of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a welcome and strategic development that will enable the governor attract more federal projects and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people. Speaking to journalists […]
Fubara Orders Reinstatement of 1,000 Teachers Amid Assembly Rift
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the reinstatement of 1,000 teachers earlier recruited in 2023, marking a significant move amid renewed tensions between his administration and the State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule. The directive comes days after the Assembly criticised the deteriorating condition of primary and secondary schools across the state […]
Fubara Attends Southern Governors Forum Meeting in Ogun
Governors from Southern Nigeria, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened a joint meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council in Iperu, Ogun State, hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Confirming the closed-door meeting in question statement posted on his X page on Wednesday, Abiodun said it focused on strengthening […]
I Am Not Gov. Fubara’s Sister- Seleye Fubara
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Seleye Fubara has publicly addressed the widely circulated assumption that she is the biological sister of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, clarifying that while they share a powerful Ijaw surname, they are not related. The actress, speaking to media personality Dave of Africa, used the opportunity to advise the Governor on […]
Fubara Promises To Revamp Governor’s Cup
Rivers state governor Sir Similaiyi Fubara says his administration is committed to supporting grassroots sports development especially the game of golf noting that it will provide the basic support required to ensure more participation in the sport so as to popularize the golf game Governor Fubara made the promise at the closing ceremony of the […]
Fubara Urges Churches to Guide Youths
The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance while urging the Church to continue guiding young people spiritually and academically for the betterment of society. Also Read: Shocker! Lagos Legends Beats Rivers Hoopers Governor Fubara, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
Fubara To Immortalize Former Pa Monday Sinclair
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the State Government will take concrete measures to honor the memory of the late football icon and former Super Eagles coach, Pa Monday Perekeme Sinclair, who recently passed away at the age of 89. Fubara pledged on Thursday during the Service of Songs held in honor […]
Fubara Alarmed by Flood, Erosion Threat in Rivers, Pledges Coastal Protection
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has voiced significant concern over the devastating impact of flooding and erosion on the State’s inhabitants, particularly those residing in coastal communities. The governor expressed his worry over the consequences of flood and erosion on human life, property, and the environment. Fubara made the remarks in Port Harcourt on Tuesday […]
Fubara Hails Progress on Trans-Kalabari Road, Says 75% of Piling Work Completed
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work on the 12.2-kilometre Trans-Kalabari Road project, noting that 75 percent of the piling work on Phase 1 has been completed. Governor Fubara stated this on Monday, October 27, 2025, during an inspection tour of the project site, accompanied by officials of […]
Stakeholders Task Fubara, NDDC on Lead Drainage Desilting To Combat Flooding In Rivers State
A call for urgent drainage desilting has gain momentum in Rivers State local government areas as community leaders and civic groups tasked Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other relevant agencies to lead a coordinated desilting programme aimed at curbing perennial flooding and shoreline erosion threatening the state. […]