Gov Fubara Attends Thanksgiving Service with Boys Brigade in Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, joined other Christian faithful at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Hospital Road, Port Harcourt, for a thanksgiving service organised by the Boys Brigade to mark the successful conclusion of their 2025 camping programme. Top government officials, including Hon. Fubara Hart, Hon. Ngozi Abu, and Hon. […]
On May Day, Fubara Urges Continuous Protection Of Workers’ Rights
In commemoration of Workers’ Day, marked annually on May 1, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has encouraged the people of the state to stay hopeful and united, assuring them that the forces of justice, peace, and progress will prevail in the end. Fubara gave this assurance on Thursday, May 1, 2025, […]
Demanding concession from Fubara means intimidation, Rivers Prof tells Presidency
Reactions have continued to trail the alleged demand on suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to make some concessions if he wants his suspension to be lifted. Report has it that Fubara had privately met with President Bola Tinubu during the latter’s overseas’ trip. Though details of the meeting between Tinubu and Fubara were not made public […]
Protesters Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement from President Tinubu
Hundreds of protesters in Rivers State, including youths, men, and women, have called on President Bola Tinubu to recall the suspended Governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara. The protesters, who appeared in black attire on Tuesday, marched through major streets of Port Harcourt main town in protest, demanding that Tinubu call off the state […]
Ewor: Wike’s PDP Destruction Plan Backed by Tinubu
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Robinson Nname-Ewor, has claimed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is on a mission to destroy opposition at both the state level and nationally. Mr Ewor, who spoke on Monday, also accused the FCT minister of causing the crisis in the PDP for his […]
Will Joining APC, Earn Fubara Forgiveness
Speculation about Governor Fubara’s possible defection to the APC has heightened tensions in Rivers State, and if the recent comment credited to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is to be relied on, then the political crisis in Rivers State is far from over. A few days ago, Wike told journalists at a media […]
Easter: Fubara Pledges Good Governance, Supports Tinubu
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to delivering good governance to the people of the state, whom he described as resilient and dignified. Fubara in a statement on Sunday, in commemoration of the 2025 Easter celebration, also urged the people of the state to continue to support […]
Ijaw Leaders Divided Over Handling of Rivers State Political Crisis
A notable disagreement has surfaced among Ijaw leaders regarding the approach to the political turmoil involving Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. This split became evident following remarks made by High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) during his 54th birthday event. Governor Fubara, an Ijaw from Opobo, has […]
Mixed Views Greet Governor’s Easter Welfare Announcement
Public reactions to the alleged plan Suspended Rivers State Governor to distribute cows and N1,000,000 to each of the 318 wards for the Easter celebration remain varied, with the latest social media comments reflecting a continuing divergence of opinions. Several anonymous users have expressed positive sentiments following the announcement. One user commented, “God bless you […]
Defend Rivers or Stay Silent, Ex Labour Leaders Warn NLC President
The Former Labour Leaders Forum in Rivers State has issued a strong call to action, urging the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to defend democracy in the state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending its democratic institutions and appointing retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas […]
Rivers Crisis: Wike Admits Seeking Fubara’s Removal
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has voiced his disappointment regarding the presidential decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. Wike shared his views during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, stating that the emergency declaration was not part of his preferred solution to the current political turmoil. […]
Emergency Rule: Police are biased against Pro Fubara Protesters
The way and manner with which the Nigeria Police Force is handling the post emergency rule protest in Rivers State had shown that the police are bias against pro Fubara protesters. Since Governor Siminalayi Fubara was suspended by President Bola Tinubu, the state has been witnessing pro and anti Fubara protests. It is crystal clear […]