Rivers Chief Judge declines to set up panel against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. He made this position clear in a formal letter sent to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. […]
Nothing to cheer about – Atiku insists Fubara’s suspension illegal, gives reason
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as illegal, insisting that there is “nothing to celebrate” in his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, argued that the president lacked constitutional authority to suspend a democratically elected […]
Rivers’ state of emergency expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the state of emergency in Rivers State will officially end on September 18. He explained that once the emergency period ends, the Rivers State House of Assembly will return to its normal functions. Wike made this statement shortly after casting his vote in […]
PDP’s decision to zone 2027 presidency to the South is Wike’s ‘done deal’ for Tinubu’s re-election – Dele Momodu
Publisher and politician, Dele Momodu, has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its decision to zone the 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing it as one of the most reckless choices in Nigeria’s democratic history. The PDP, during its National Executive Council meeting on Monday, August 25, announced that its presidential candidate for […]
Tinubu Accused Of Handing Rivers Political Structure To Wike For 2027 Agenda
Many people in Rivers State, including political groups, were disappointed that President Tinubu didn’t use Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12, 2025, to restore democratic leadership in the state. They had hoped the President would officially bring back Governor Sim Fubara and end the emergency rule. But when Tinubu gave his Democracy Day speech to […]
I regret fighting for you. You are such a weak man – Isaac Fayose reacts to photos of Gov Fubara with President Tinubu
Isaac Fayose, a businessman and popular social commentator, has openly said he regrets standing up for Sim Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State. Fayose shared his thoughts after seeing photos of Fubara visiting President Bola Tinubu at his home in Lagos on Tuesday, June 3. In the video he made, he described Governor Fubara […]
Rivers: My Enemies Used Fubara to Fight Me – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently said that some people who don’t support him have used Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to fight against him. This claim was made during an interview on Monday. Wike, who was the governor of Rivers State for eight years, helped Fubara become the new […]
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 […]
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 […]