Rivers Peace Initiative Calls for De-escalation Amid Fresh Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Deputy
The Rivers Peace Initiative, RPI, has called for immediate de-escalation and dialogue in Rivers State following the House of Assembly’s initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. In a statement on Thursday 8 January by the Convener of the group, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi, the development is a “serious […]
Crisis Deepens As Assembly Begins Impeachment of Fubara, Deputy
The political crisis rocking Rivers State deepened on Thursday as the State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers accused Mr Fubara and Ms Odu of gross misconduct during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule. The notice of allegations was read […]
A Bad Child Is a Bad Child — Wike Rebukes Fubara on Job Cuts
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara over the termination of an employment scheme meant to engage 10,000 youths, describing the decision as a failure of leadership and declaring that “a bad child is a bad child.” Wike spoke at a political gathering […]
APC Chair Clears Air on Rivers Leadership, Confirms Fubara as Party Leader
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified the party’s leadership structure in Rivers State following comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who said his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, was not the party’s leader in the state. Earlier, The Port City News (TCPN) reported that Wike, […]
Gov Fubara Donates Bus to RSUTH Resident Doctors
In a move aimed at strengthening staff welfare and sustaining motivation in the health sector, the Rivers State Government has donated a brand-new bus to the Association of Resident Doctors at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). This move, underscores Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s commitment to supporting frontline medical professionals. The bus was officially handed […]
Odu Hails Fubara, Task Force for National Health Recognition
Rivers State has once again proven its leadership in healthcare, and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State Task Force on Primary Health Care for the achievement. The team recently clinched the South-South Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge award and secured second place nationally. Addressing members of the […]
Duncan Mighty Thrills Fubara
The 2025 Eneka Day Celebration reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as the “Port Harcourt First Son,” Duncan Mighty, delivered a high-energy performance that saw Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other top dignitaries abandon their seats in a rare display of public jubilation. The event, held at the community’s primary field in Obio/Akpor […]
Rivers First Lady Fetes Children At Christmas Party
The grounds of the Government House in Port Harcourt were transformed into a vibrant carnival of colors and carols on Friday, December 26, 2025, as the Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Fubara, hosted hundreds of children from across the 23 Local Government Areas for a special Christmas celebration. The event, which has […]
Lady Fubara Visits Christmas Babies, Spreads Joy at Port Harcourt Children’s Home
The Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, on Christmas Day extended love and care to babies born during the yuletide, as part of activities marking the 2025 Christmas celebration. Lady Fubara, who is the founder of the Valerie SIMple Life Initiative, visited the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Port Harcourt, […]
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, […]
Rivers Treasury Hits N600 Billion Under Fubara Administration
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially disclosed that Rivers State currently maintains a cash reserve of approximately ₦600 billion in its treasury. The Governor made this definitive fiscal revelation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, during the commissioning of the 14.2 km Obodhi-Ozochi road in the Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas. This disclosure marks a […]
Fubara Commissions Ihuowo–Ihuama Ring Road, Ending Criminal Hideouts
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday inaugurated the 5.94-kilometre Ihuowo–Ihuama and Ring Road (Road Section 1) in Ahoada East Local Government Area. Speaking during the inauguration, Fubara said the project marked a major boost to infrastructure development and security in the area. He explained that his presence was to express gratitude, stressing […]