Rivers crisis: ‘I know the solution, stop causing problems’ – Fubara to supporters
Suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has spoken out about the ongoing political tension in the state. He said clearly that he knows how to handle his own problems and urged his supporters to stop doing things that make the situation worse. Fubara gave this advice while warning his followers not to act in ways […]
Rivers crisis: ‘Opt out since your spirit already left’ – Wike’s aide mocks Fubara
Lere Olayinka, who works closely with Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the suspended Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara. He reacted to Fubara’s recent comment where he showed little interest in returning to office. During a song service held in memory of the late elder statesman Edwin Clark, Sim Fubara […]
Suspected Sea Pirates abduct 13 persons in Rivers
The victims were reportedly taken while traveling by boat on the Isaka River, which is located in the Okrika area of Rivers State. Reports say the kidnapped people were on their way to Bille Town in Degema when it happened.According to Leadership Newspaper, the group was traveling to Bille Town in Degema Local Government Area […]
Rivers: NASS urges Supreme Court to dismiss PDP suit with N1bn fine
The National Assembly has called for the Supreme Court of Nigeria to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 11 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governors are challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but the National Assembly believes the case is flawed. The legislative body has argued that the […]
‘Don’t beg for peace and sponsor people to insult President’s wife’ – Wike tells Fubara
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has advised the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to clearly communicate his demands to President Bola Tinubu. This advice was shared in a statement released by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the minister, on Saturday. Wike stressed […]
Fubara: Stop embarrassing Rivers – Wike condemns alleged sponsored walkout on Mrs Tinubu
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sharply criticized a walkout that took place during an event organized by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The walkout, led by women loyal to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, was deemed by Wike as an embarrassing act for the people of Rivers […]
Fubara returns to Port Harcourt after trip to Germany
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has returned to Port Harcourt after spending two weeks in Germany. His flight touched down at the international terminal of Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, at about 7 pm on Friday. Fubara was welcomed by a few of his assistants at the airport, and they quickly escorted […]
Rivers lawyers stage peaceful march for return of democratic governance
A group of Nigerian lawyers, known as Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, marched peacefully on April 30, asking for a return to democratic leadership in Rivers State. They are unhappy with the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, calling it unconstitutional. The lawyers believe that declaring […]
Fubara meets Wike, begs for reconciliation
The political tension in Rivers State may soon calm down, as Governor Sim Fubara has made a bold move to make peace with his former ally and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Governor Fubara met with Wike at his home in Abuja. He was not alone—he came with Governor Dapo Abiodun […]
Wike Lists Conditions For Peace In Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that true peace in Rivers State can only happen if all political and community leaders come together with honesty and unity. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of former lawmaker Ken Chikere in Port Harcourt, Wike said that blackmail […]