How Fubara’s second term victory will affect me politically – Wike
The relationship between Messrs Fubara and Wike appears to have broken down after the FCT minister accused the governor of ...
Tag: Governor Siminalayi Fubara
Yilwatda declares Fubara leader of APC in Rivers, gives condition for support in 2027
There has been debate about who is the leader of the APC in Rivers between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike ...
Wike speaks on chances of Fubara winning second term
There are indications that Governor Fubara will seek reelection, although he has yet to declare his interest.
River’s emergency rule, Bayelsa deputy governor’s death, other major events in South-south in 2025
This is a review of major events in the South-south region in 2025
PDP will die if I defect to APC – Wike
The PDP, during its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November, had expelled Mr Wike and 10 others for ...
Understanding Fubara’s opossum strategy, By Austin Tam-George
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State The opossum’s lesson is simple: in politics, restraint can be a form of power. ...
Fresh crisis looms in Rivers as Speaker accuses Fubara of dishonesty
There had been political crises in Rivers State, which were triggered by the feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, ...
Fubara speaks on alleged rift with Rivers lawmakers after defecting to APC
There were rumours that Mr Fubara had been avoiding Rivers lawmakers because of the alleged rift between them. The rumour ...
PDP speaks on Fubara’s defection, says governor suffering from amnesia caused by trauma
PDP spokesperson suggested that Mr Fubara's decision may be linked to trauma-induced amnesia, arising from his political feud with his ...
Fubara, lawmakers may clash again as speaker accuses governor of negligence
The speaker’s comments — and his political alignment with former governor and now FCT Minister Nyesom Wike — suggest the ...
Supreme Court reserves judgement on Rivers emergency rule
Tuesday’s hearing comes more than one month after the six-month-long emergency rule lapsed on 17 September.
Fubara revokes Ibas’ N134bn secretariat contract, orders refund of N20bn
The state government said the contract was awarded hastily and without due process.
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Emergency Rule: Court dismisses suit challenging Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers governor
The court dismissed the suit but also validated the Rivers State emergency rule.
How Fubara inspired PDP during Rivers emergency rule – Official
A faction of the APC in Rivers has asked Governor Fubara to join the party as he returned to office.
Tinubu confers posthumous honours on Ogoni four, issues directive on oil production
The president’s action is apparently to bring an end to the protracted acrimony between the families of the Ogoni Nine ...
Emergency Rule: PDP, biggest loser in Rivers crisis – Party chieftain
"The biggest losers to this whole emergency rule is the PDP. Before the emergency rule, we would naturally have had ...
![The current sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas [PHOTO CREDIT: @GuardianNigeria]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2025/07/4o5M7Ch5.jpeg?fit=680%2C482&ssl=1)
Court rejects request to stop National Assembly from approving Rivers 2025 budget
The Senate took over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly following the emergency declaration in the ...
Court restrains Ibas from inaugurating political appointees
Some officials appointed by the suspended Governor Fubara had challenged their removal, saying Mr Ibas lacks the power to sack ...
Shettima hails Adoke, says ex-AGF stopped Jonathan from sacking him as Borno governor
Mr Shettima suggested there is no constitutional basis for a president to remove an elected governor in Nigeria.
Rivers indigenes urge court to reverse Senate’s approval of state’s budget, appointments
The plaintiffs argued that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and the subsequent legislative approvals by the National Assembly ...
Police declare two wanted over ‘attempted murder’ of council chairperson
The police said the suspects are declared wanted following their failure to honour an invitation.
Two Years in the Saddle: Tinubu, a political strategist, maintains his game
Aside from the defections, several voices within opposition parties have joined the APC leadership, governors, and lawmakers to openly endorse ...
‘Thank Tinubu for saving you from impeachment’, Wike tells Fubara
Mr Wike told reporters he was willing to forgive his successor, provided Mr Fubara showed sincerity in seeking forgiveness.
NBA chairpersons in Rivers speak on conference relocation to Enugu
The NBA chairpersons in Rivers State said Mr Ibas is operating with impunity and dismantling democratic institutions with flagrant disregard ...
Rivers: A ticking time bomb, By Dakuku Peterside
Some worry that Rivers is a test case for 2027, with potential ramifications for other states that may not align ...
