Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, 13th October 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at Government House, Port Harcourt. The visit marked a homecoming for the IGP, who previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers...
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the budget as a “breath of fresh air.” He signed the budget on Thursday at the Executive Council Chambers in Government House, Port Harcourt. Fubara said the budget would mark the beginning of greater development...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has further strengthened its operational capability and mission readiness with the commissioning of a reconstructed runway and military apron on 27 August 2026 in Rivers State. Commissioned by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the upgraded facilities will enhance...
Fresh from his two-week leave and back at work, Vice President Kashim Shettima is departing the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Vice President will proceed to commission the 33.5-kilometre Elele–Egbeda–Omoku Dual Carriageway, one of the major infrastructure projects being inaugurated by the Rivers...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first appearance before the Martin Amaewhule-led legislature since the 2023 political crisis. The budget, titled “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” projects a 24.49...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, state governments and citizens to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Shaibu made the call during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalaye Fubara, at the Government...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability, and unity in the state. Fubara made the announcement in a personally signed statement issued on Wednesday, where he explained that...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike stated that no endorsement would be made until a joint coalition of political actors...
Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday screened nine commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, confirming five and rejecting four after several hours of questioning and debate in Port Harcourt. Lawmakers called the nominees one after another to defend their qualifications and respond to concerns raised by members...
Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following legal hurdles and rising political tensions in the state. The decision according to Channels TV report, was reached during Thursday’s sitting after the impeachment process became entangled in legal and...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council, marking a major political development in the oil-rich state amid ongoing reconciliation efforts. The decision was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, all...
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his resolve to remain focused on governance and the delivery of critical infrastructure despite the political crisis confronting the state. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing road rehabilitation projects in the Old Township and...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to the Rivers State Government over what he described as the denial of access to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for a political rally by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. Wike, a former governor of...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has debunked speculations that he is supporting the candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the forthcoming bye -election scheduled to hold on February 21, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the bye-election to fill two vacant seats in the...
Civil society organisations (CSOs), media practitioners and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the deepening political crisis rocking Rivers State, citing alleged constitutional breaches and an attempted impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The groups made the call on...
Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined a request by the State House of Assembly to initiate a probe into Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. Justice Amadi’s decision was conveyed in a letter personally signed by him and addressed to the Speaker...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his position as the duly elected governor of the state, vowing to continue prioritising peace, security, and the safety of lives and property across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking as a special guest at the grand...
Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area has intervened in the deepening political crisis in the state, issuing an interim injunction that temporarily stops all actions connected to the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. In a ruling delivered in Port Harcourt,...
Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government of Rivers State, Dr Gift Worlu has said what is in Rivers today is a rainbow coalition of Renewed Hope family. Dr Worlu who is apparently not happy with the state of governance in Rivers state affirmed that “Yes, there’s a renewed hope family...
Rivers State House of Assembly has escalated its confrontation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara by formally requesting the Chief Judge of the state to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The resolution according to Channels TV report, was reached...