Wike’s Supporters Hold Rally in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State chapter of the NEW Associates, a political movement supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will hold a mega rally and official inauguration in Yenagoa, the state capital, today, 26th of April 2025. The purpose of the gathering, according to the group’s organiser, George Turnah, is to express gratitude to President Tinubu for assigning […]
Rivers Crisis: Amaechi Accuses Tinubu of Breaching Constitution
The former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, expressed his sorrow yesterday regarding the removal of Siminalayi Fubara as the governor, stating that President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency was unconstitutional. Amaechi, who previously served as the minister of transportation, voiced his disappointment over the National Assembly’s lack of effectiveness in this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Falana Demands Immediate Removal of Rivers’ Sole Administrator
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to immediately dismiss the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, alleging a violation of constitutional protocol and a disregard for the directives of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made available on Thursday, Falana […]
Women’s Support Group calls for the Reinstatement of Gov Fubara
The Women’s Support Group known as the Simplified Queens has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift the suspension placed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State House of Assembly and restore the democratic institutions in the state.Making their stance known in a Press Briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Simplified Queens speaking through […]
Rivers Women Rise in Prayer Against Emergency Rule
Hundreds of women in Rivers State gathered at Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt to protest President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency, calling it a threat to democracy and local governance. Under the banner of Women Unite for Sim, the women, drawn from all 23 local government areas, prayed for divine intervention […]
Popular Nigerian Celebrities Condemn State Of Emergency In Rivers State
The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked strong reactions from prominent Nigerian figures, including rapper and lawyer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, veteran Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo, among others. In a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Governor Siminalayi […]
Rivers State Governor Fubara Urges Calm Amid Ongoing Political Crisis, Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has addressed the people of the state amid the ongoing political crisis, urging them to remain peaceful and law-abiding. In a press release, Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to constitutional order and the rule of law, prioritizing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the continuous progress of the […]