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...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara
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 &...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to peace in Rivers State has once again borne fruit. On Thursday night, key stakeholders, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and House Speaker Martins Chike Amaewhule, gathered at the Presidential Villa for peace talks. The presidential spokesman, Bayo...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – As Nigeria celebrates 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental human rights. In his Democracy Day message, Fubara emphasized the importance of robust security...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, has made a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Tinubu to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in the spirit of the June 12 anniversary. George’s plea comes as the nation commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos– Suspended River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga posted photos of the duo during the meeting. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga...
Mr Lere Olayinka, spokesman to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says those waiting for the minister’s political downfall will wait endlessly. Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, made the remarks while reacting to comments by former governor of Ebonyi Sam Egwu....
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the state workers for their resilience, dedication, and professionalism, in spite of the democratic challenges in the state. Fubara made the remark in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, to mark the 2025 Workers...
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured residents that the ongoing political crisis in the state will ultimately strengthen the people rather than weaken them. Fubara made this statement when he received Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his...
The Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered ₦5 billion in October 2023 to facilitate the governor’s impeachment. Mr. Ehie disclosed this on Monday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He claimed to have...
The immediate past Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGA) in Rivers, have called on the people of the state to be more united, law-abiding and peaceful. The chairmen made the remark during the solidarity visit to suspended Gov. Siminalayi Fubara at his private residence in Port Harcourt...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his first public appearance since the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and his subsequent suspension from office. The governor was seen arriving for worship at the headquarters of Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, on Sunday. Fubara’s appearance...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Commandant General RIVERINE SECURITY (Coast – Guard Of The Federation), Commander Bibi Oduku, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to carefully consider the suspension of the Rivers State Governor due to heightened tensions and threats in the Niger Delta region. Commander Odumu in a...
President Bola Tinubu has dealt a fatal punch on Nigeria’s democratic prospects. As the head of the executive branch, he has injured the judiciary and subverted the legislature in what promises to be a dangerous drift towards authoritarianism. On the Rivers crisis, the Supreme Court ruled on the side...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors have resolved to legally contest the legitimacy of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The Governors, under the aegis of the PDP Governors Forum, have directed their attorneys general to challenge Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution as...
Residents of Port Harcourt rushed to markets on Wednesday to stockpile food and other essential items following the state of emergency declaration in Rivers. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday suspended Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers for a six-month period, citing security concerns....
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, said the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers was a “compromise” to prevent the impeachment of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. Fagbemi said this on Wednesday while addressing State House Correspondents after a...