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 […]
Rivers Peace Initiative Urges Calm, Unity as Political Tensions Simmer
The Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI) has appealed to all residents of Rivers State to embrace restraint and unity in the wake of recent political developments that have triggered widespread emotions and debates across the state. In a statement issued by its Convener, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi on Friday 22 May 2026, the group acknowledged the deep […]
Rivers 2027: Hon. Kingsley Chindah poised to emerge APC Consensus candidate
The political atmosphere has become more charged in various states of Nigeria as the All Progressives Congress gets ready for its Governorship primaries today Thursday 21 May 2026. In Rivers State, major Governorship Aspirants of the party, Governor SIM Fubara, Tonye Cole and then Dr George Kelly withdrew from the race on Wednesday 20 May […]
Tonye Cole Withdraws From Rivers APC GubernatorialPrimaries
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Patrick Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election scheduled for Thursday 22 May. Mr. Cole made his withdrawal known in a statement issued on Wednesday May 21, saying the decision was taken in the interest of unity, peace and progress within […]
Fubara Withdraws From APC Gubernatorial Race, Cites Peace, Unity As Reasons
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries, citing the overriding need for peace and stability in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Fubara said the decision followed deep reflection and wide consultations with his family, friends, and associates. “I have taken […]
Peaceful Exercise: APC Concludes Primary in Akuku Toru
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has successfully conducted its primary elections for the State House of Assembly, with stakeholders commending the peaceful and orderly process across participating constituencies. In Akuku-Toru Constituency, covering wards 10, 11, 12, and 13, the Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Major Jack, emerged victorious […]
Rivers State Onunuboy Reveals New Political Ambition
Port Harcourt-based entertainer and traditional onunu maker, Belema Nelson Onikio, known as Onunuboy, has officially announced his intention to run for a seat in the Rivers State House of Assembly for the Okrika Constituency. Onikio, a proud son of Igbiri-Ama in Okrika Local Government Area, shared his vision for better representation and development for the […]
ADC Screens Rivers Governorship Hopeful, Steps Up 2027 Preparations
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened Dr Leloonu Nwibubasa as one of its candidates for the governorship position as it intensified its preparations for the 2027 elections in Rivers State. This is according to a statement released by the party on Monday night where it was stated that the screening exercise was conducted in […]
Obuah Wins APC Ward Senatorial Primary, Pledges Quality Representation
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Obuah, has emerged victorious in the party’s senatorial primary for the Rivers West Senatorial District, following a massive votes in the exercise held on May 18, 2026. Obuah secured a total of 910 votes from 910 accredited voters in Ward 4 his home ward, after being […]
Rivers HoS Challenges Environmental Experts on Modern Waste Management Solutions
The Head of Service in Rivers State, Inyingi Brown, has urged environmental professionals to design practical, sustainable frameworks to address the state’s pressing waste disposal and sanitation challenges. Brown made the call during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Environmental Society (NES), Rivers State chapter, in Port Harcourt. Congratulating the […]
APC Denies Favouring Wike Loyalists in Rivers Assembly Screening
Chibuike Ikenga, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has rejected claims that aspirants linked to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, received preferential treatment during the party’s screening for House of Assembly candidates. Ikenga, who spoke in Port Harcourt recently dismissed the allegation that aspirants believed to be loyal to […]
APC debunks allegations of being bias in screening of House of Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has debunked allegations that House of Assembly aspirants loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, were favoured during the party’s screening exercise, while those believed to be loyal to Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara were not cleared. Speaking with journalists at the APC […]