Group Demands Probe of Fubara, Wike Led-Admininstration
In the midst of ongoing political unrest in Rivers State, a lobbying group known as Rivers First Movement (RFM) has requested a thorough investigation into the state’s financial records from May 29, 2015, to January 31, 2026, covering the tenures of both former governor Nyesom Wike and the current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This call comes […]
Fubara Dedicates New Telegraph Award to Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State received the prestigious New Telegraph Man of the Year Siminalayi Fubara Dedicates New Telegraph Man of the Year Award to Wike on Friday night at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The event was chaired by veteran journalist and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba. According to the organisers, the […]
Fubara Hails Surveyors as Pillars of Governance
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Thursday described the role of surveyors as pivotal to the growth, development, peace and orderly governance of any society. He spoke as Special Guest at the National Conference of the Association of Private Practising Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN), a sub-group of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), held […]
Port Harcourt Ring Road Set For Completion – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has given a firm assurance that the much-anticipated Port Harcourt Ring Road project will be completed and commissioned by October this year.The governor made the pledge following an on-site inspection of the over 50-kilometre dual carriageway, which traverses at least five local government areas in the state. The ambitious infrastructure, […]
Tinubu Meets Wike, Fubara, Rivers Leaders in Aso Villa
In an effort to reduce the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a late-night consultative meeting with key stakeholders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The closed-door meeting included the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, alongside Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. News: https://theportcitynews.com/2026/02/09/apc-explains-delay-in-officially-welcoming-fubara/ The President’s high-level intervention […]
Rivers Govt Receives UN Award, Reaffirms Commitment to SDGs
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritziing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), describing them as Rivers State’s primary blueprint for development. Speaking through his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, at the Government House in Port Harcourt yesterday, Fubara said the SDGs guided the state’s development agenda. He highlighted the strategic alignment […]
Fubara Wins Consecutive Governor of the Year
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been named Governor of the Year 2025 by OurNigeria News Awards, securing the prestigious title for the second consecutive year. The announcement came during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, where organisers unveiled the full list of honourees for the 2025 edition. Editorial Board Chairman Dr. AK Peters […]
APC Leaders Push for Rivers Assembly Takeover
Following the political crisis in Rivers State, Leaders of the All Progressives Congress have called on the National Assembly to assume legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly to restore constitutional order in the state. They argued that such an intervention has become necessary to save Governor Siminalayi Fubara from what they describe […]
Gov. Fubara Applauds Tinubu’s Drive to Strengthen Nigeria’s Military
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sustained commitment to building a strong, well-equipped and motivated Nigerian military capable of defending the nation’s sovereignty and tackling internal security threats. Governor Fubara gave the commendation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Port Harcourt during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration […]
Fubara Directs Instant Employment for Veterans’, Fallen Heroes’ Children
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday directed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabraba, to commence immediate employment for the children of veterans and fallen heroes. Speaking at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day at Isaac Boro Park Cenotaph, Port Harcourt, the governor said the initiative was part […]
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 […]