NBA Conference 2026: Fubara, Weah Demand Stronger Judiciary to Protect Nigeria’s Democracy
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged judges to consider the wider impact of their judgments on the nation’s political and socio-economic development. Fubara made the call on Sunday while declaring open the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor stressed that judges must uphold […]
Fubara Urges Nigerians to Embrace Technical, Vocational Skills
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for greater emphasis on technical and vocational education in Nigeria, saying the country’s excessive focus on university degrees is undermining the development of practical skills. Fubara made the call on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Entrepreneurship Centre and Faculty of Engineering Building […]
Fubara Unveils 19.79km Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the reconstructed 19.79-kilometre Buguma-Degema-Abonnema Road, linking communities across Asari-Toru, Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. The road, reconstructed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, had previously been in a deplorable condition, causing significant travel delays and raising security concerns for residents and commuters. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on […]
Gov Fubara Unveils ₦1.854tn 2026 Budget
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a ₦1.854 trillion 2026 budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly, with a strong focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. Tagged the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” the proposed Rivers State 2026 Budget seeks to strengthen the state’s economy, improve public services, and […]
Fubara Presents N1.854tn 2026 Budget, Prioritises Infrastructure, Education
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted an estimated appropriation bill budgeted at N1.854 trillion for 2026 to the Rivers State House of Assembly in his effort to boost the economy and enhance service delivery within the state. The 2026 budget named “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development” has been estimated at N1,854,248,734,475.76 which is 24.49 […]
Fubara Pledges Continued Support Security Agencies in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, have jointly emphasised that robust security, peace, and public trust are non-negotiable foundations for driving economic growth and national development. The leaders made these remarks on Sunday during a Gala Night in Port Harcourt, organised to mark the 2026 Nigerian […]
Fubara Reaffirms ‘Rivers First’ Agenda As He Marks Third Anniversary In Office
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” agenda as he celebrated the third anniversary of his government on Friday. In a goodwill message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, the governor said his administration had remained focused on policies and projects that directly improved the lives of […]
Odu Congratulates Fubara on Third Anniversary, Hails His “Resilient Leadership”
The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, has extended warm congratulations to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office. In a goodwill message issued to mark the governance milestone and posted on her Facebook page on Friday, the Deputy Governor described Fubara as a visionary […]
Fubara Passed Screening Before Quitting Rivers Primary-Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports about the defection of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the race for the state’s governorship, saying the governor has been completely cleared from the allegations before his voluntary withdrawal. According to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of APC, who debunked the report during an interview […]
Fubara: Rivers Secretariat Complex Due For Completion 2027
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, says the State Secretariat Complex, which is undergoing massive reconstruction, will be ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. Governor Fubara made this known on Monday 25 May after a tour of the multiple and expansive high-rise buildings located in the Old GRA axis of Port Harcourt. […]
Fubara Commends APC For Seamless Presidential Primary
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following the conduct of its presidential primary election, which produced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner with 280,082 votes. Fubara, who served as the State Collation Officer for the primary election, said the APC recorded a […]
APC Presidential Primary: Tinubu Sweeps All Votes in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election in Rivers State, polling all the votes cast across the 23 local government areas. Announcing the results on Saturday 23 May 2026, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who served as the State Coordinator and Collation Officer for the exercise, described […]