Political rift rocking Rivers State took a sharper turn on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a defiant warning that he would not allow himself to be politically buried ahead of the 2027 general elections—an unmistakable message in the ongoing power struggle involving...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday formally abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his move to the All Progressives Congress (APC), setting off a new wave of political realignments in Rivers State. The governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port...
Rivers Govt revokes N134bn secretariat project awarded by Ibas, demands N20bn refund from contractor
Rivers Govt revokes N134bn secretariat project awarded by Ibas, demands N20bn refund from contractor
Rivers State Executive Council has revoked the controversial ₦134 billion contract previously awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state’s secretariat complex. The decision was reached at the council’s meeting held on Thursday in Port Harcourt and presided over by...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Benibo Anabraba, to carry out his duties with integrity and put the interests of the state above all else. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Monday in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara reminded...
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has shut down speculations suggesting his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring unequivocally that his political allegiance remains firmly with the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday following the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for...
Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking the refund of public funds allegedly spent by retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, ruling that it lacks the jurisdiction to hear the matter. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately engage the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Ogoni people, and other relevant stakeholders with a view to finalising the modalities for the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. President Tinubu issued...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that political peace and stability have returned to the state, following his first official visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa since his reinstatement. Speaking with State House correspondents on Monday, Fubara stated clearly: > “Fubara and his principal are...
Niger Delta rights advocate, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called on the people of Rivers State to be informed about the terms of the agreement between Governor Siminilayi Fubara and President Bola Tinubu, especially with the six-month emergency rule now concluded in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Briggs...
In a swift move signaling the resumption of normal governance in Rivers State, the State House of Assembly has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit his list of commissioner nominees for screening and approval. This directive comes amid the lifting of a six-month state of emergency imposed by...
The Rivers State the Government House in Port Harcourt has been besieged by a crowd of residents who have been awaiting the arrival of Governor Sim Fubara who is expected to return to office today. Governor Funara, who has been out of office along with his deputy, Ngozi Odu,...
Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on reinstated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain with the party and focus on elevating the state to new heights. President Bola Tinubu had declared a state of emergency in Rivers on March 18 due to a...
Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum (RIVELF) has called for unity, reconciliation, and a renewed commitment to good governance as Rivers State transitions from emergency rule to restored democratic leadership. At a press conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Dr. Gabriel Toby, RIVELF’s acting Chairman and former Deputy Governor, hailed...
In a historic moment for Rivers State, the cloud of uncertainty that loomed over its political landscape has lifted with the termination of the state of emergency at midnight on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the leading socio-political organization representing the South-South geopolitical zone,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his decisive action in lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State, a move that has restored democratic governance and reinforced public trust in the President’s leadership. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja...
In a landmark address on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the cessation of the state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight on September 17, 2025, marking a significant step toward restoring democratic governance. The decision follows a six-month period of suspended governance prompted by a severe breakdown...
Five Rivers State indigenes—Fredrick Ededeh, Benita Samuel, Jane Madubuike, Boma Aggo, and Comfort Agbom—have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), and Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, to halt the local government elections scheduled for August 30. The plaintiffs, represented by...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday rejected a motion seeking to prevent the National Assembly from approving budgets or appointments submitted by the Rivers State government under its current Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). President Bola Tinubu appointed Ibas as Sole Administrator following the six-month suspension...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a condolence message on Monday, Fubara described Buhari as a disciplined leader, a man of integrity, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Fubara highlighted Buhari’s significant...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Office of the Vice President has denied allegations that Senator Kashim Shettima’s remarks at a book launch were linked to recent media reports on the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media &...