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 […]
Fubara Inspects Ipo – Igwuruta Bypass, Promises October Completion
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday 22 May 2026 inspected the ongoing construction of the 7.1-kilometre Ipo – Igwuruta Bypass Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area, expressing satisfaction with the level of progress recorded so far. The governor, who was accompanied by top government officials, said the project, which was flagged off on December […]
Fubara Takes Key Role in APC Days After His Pullout from Gubernatorial Contest
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has been nominated by the APC to administer the party’s presidential primaries in the state following his resignation from participating in the APC’s gubernatorial primary in the state. Fubara announced his withdrawal from running in the APC gubernatorial primary only two days before this political appointment in a […]
Fubara Reaffirms APC Membership, Dismisses Defection Rumours
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a bona fide member of the party and warning political observers to disregard rumours of his alleged defection making the rounds on social media. Governor Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, […]
Wike Distances Himself From APC Screening Controversy In Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that he had prior knowledge of any difficulties allegedly encountered by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening exercise in the state. Speaking while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja on Monday, Wike stated that he had no […]
Rivers Politics Shift as Fubara Positions for Second Term
Reports indicate that Siminalayi Fubara has formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms under the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Rivers State, signaling a major political move as preparations for the election gather momentum. The development positions the governor for a possible second-term bid and sets the stage […]
Group Urges Fubara to Retain Deputy Ahead of 2027 Polls
A socio-political group, The Enforcers of Good Governance, has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to retain his Deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, as running mate in the anticipated 2027 governorship election. The group in an open letter addressed to the governor, expressed concern over what it described as widespread but unconfirmed reports suggesting plans […]
Gov. Fubara Unveils Plan for Commissioners’ Quarters to Enhance Safety, Cut Spending
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said the ongoing construction of a 25-unit estate of six-bedroom flats for commissioners and special advisers is aimed at boosting efficiency, reducing government spending, and strengthening security. Speaking after inspecting the project on Thursday in Port Harcourt, the governor explained that the initiative was conceived following concerns over […]
Fubara Urges Opobo Kingdom to Celebrate Late King Jaja’s Legacy
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the people of Opobo Kingdom to focus on celebrating the life and achievements of the late Amayanabo, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, rather than mourning his passage. Governor Fubara who made this call on Saturday 11 April 2026 during the funeral service held at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in […]
Edison Refutes Campaign Posters, Reiterates Support for Fubara
Former Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon Edison Ehie has described the political campaign posters on social media platforms as false and mischievous. In a statement on Saturday March 28, Rt. Hon. Ehie said the desperate poster circulating in public space, falsely suggesting that he is aligned with an agenda […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Fubara Charges Muslims on Unity, Tolerance
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged Muslims in the state to reflect ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, scheduled for March 20, 2026. Eid-el-Fitr, observed worldwide, marks the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, to journalists in Port Harcourt, the […]
Fubara Celebrates Mothers For Nurturing Future Leaders
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has joined the Nigerian in celebrating Mothering Sunday. The 51-year-old congratulated all mothers in the state in a statement made available to newsmen by Onwuka Nzeshi, his Chief Press Secretary on Sunday. In the statement filled with amusement, the governor honoured women as they demonstrated their strength, resilience, and […]