Gov Fubara to swear in five commissioners on Wednesday
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in five commissioner-designates on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The nominees have been screened and confirmed by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The ceremony will take place at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, starting at 1:00 pm. Each commissioner-designate is allowed to bring […]
Governor Fubara mourns Senator Mpigi
Siminalayi Fubara has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Barinada Mpigi, describing his death as a painful loss to Rivers State and the nation. He said the late lawmaker was known for his calm nature, dedication to service, and commitment to the welfare of his people. The governor praised Mpigi’s years of public service, […]
Rivers Assembly halts impeachment proceedings against Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Lawmakers reached the decision during a plenary session held in Port Harcourt, signaling a pause in the tense political standoff. Reports from TVC News indicate the motion to stop the process was adopted after deliberations by […]
Governor Fubara dissolves cabinet
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all Special Advisers. The announcement was made in a government statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday, February 12. The governor also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, replacing Nelson Chukwudi. No reason was given for the previous Chief Press Secretary’s […]
Gov Fubara dissolves State Executive Council in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Thursday, bringing the tenure of commissioners and special advisers to an abrupt end. Following the decision, all affected officials have been instructed to hand over their responsibilities to the permanent secretaries or the most senior […]
Rivers: Tinubu intervened – Wike on crisis between Fubara, State Assembly
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu intervened in the political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. According to Wike, the president’s involvement helped prevent the situation from escalating further. Wike explained that the disagreement between the […]
Rivers: Fubara knows what to do if he doesn’t want impeachment – Lere Olayinka
Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, knows exactly what to do if he wants to avoid impeachment. Olayinka made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The Morning Brief, commenting on the ongoing political tension in the state. He clarified […]
Fubara: Wike’s candidates win two APC bye-election primaries in Rivers
Ahead of the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II bye-elections in Rivers State, aspirants linked to the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have emerged as winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. The primaries were held on Monday as part of preparations to fill vacant […]
Fubara: Wike wouldn’t have succeeded as governor if he had 27 ‘snakes’ – Dagogo-Jack
Former Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Power, Becks Dagogo-Jack, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, would not have achieved his record as Rivers State governor if he had faced the kind of opposition Governor Siminalayi Fubara is currently dealing with in the State House of Assembly. Speaking during […]
Rivers crisis: Fubara impeachment plot shows Tinubu can’t protect APC govs – Rufai Oseni
The ongoing political tension in Rivers State has taken a new turn following claims of an impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to journalist and political commentator Rufai Oseni, the situation exposes deeper problems within Nigeria’s political system and raises questions about the ruling party’s internal cohesion. Oseni argued that the alleged move against […]