I’m Not Desperate to Return as Governor – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office, stating, “My spirit left the Government House long ago.” Fubara made the remarks during a Night of Tributes organised by the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum in honour of late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, held at the […]
Pro-Fubara Protest Erupts in Rivers State Over Governor’s Suspension
Hundreds of supporters of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding his reinstatement. Dressed in black and carrying placards with messages like “Together we stand for Governor Sim Fubara” and “We want back our Governor, we all voted for,” the demonstrators marched from Aggrey Road in Old Port Harcourt Township. […]
Fresh Protests Rock Rivers Over Emergency Rule, Fubara’s Suspension
This latest demonstration, following a similar protest on Monday, saw women from all 23 local government areas march with placards condemning what they called the “illegal” imposition of a Sole Administrator and the silencing of dissenting voices. They also called for the removal of Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, over alleged police […]
Women Rally in Port Harcourt in Support of State of Emergency
Hundreds of women marched through Port Harcourt on Monday in a show of support for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Dressed in white, the women assembled at the Garrison Bus Stop in the city centre at 8 a.m. and proceeded along Aba Road, singing solidarity songs in support of the […]
11 PDP Governors Ask Supreme Court to Stop Rivers Emergency Rule
Eleven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging President Bola Tinubu’s powers to suspend a democratically elected state government. The suit also contests the President’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the appointment of a sole administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. […]
I am not linked to any militant group – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has firmly denied any association with militant groups following the circulation of videos of explosions at oil and gas facilities in the state. The governor’s office has condemned these malicious social media posts, which attempt to link him and his supporters Governor Fubara emphasized his commitment to peace and […]
South-South Governors Demand Reversal of Rivers State Emergency Rule
The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State declared by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued Thursday by the forum’s chairman, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, the governors argued that the measure was unnecessary. “To reduce tensions and establish a foundation for enduring peace, […]
APC Backs Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers, Blames Fubara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, holding Governor Siminalayi Fubara responsible for the political turmoil that necessitated the intervention. In a statement on Tuesday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, accused Fubara of undermining democracy, stating, “When he brazenly demolished the Rivers […]
Rivers Assembly Accuses Governor Fubara, Deputy of Misconduct
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six lawmakers signed the notice, citing violations of Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution. The allegations against Fubara include unconstitutional spending, obstructing legislative activities, and appointing officials without proper confirmation. The Assembly also […]
Governor Fubara Denied Access to Rivers Assembly Complex
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied entry into the official quarters of the state House of Assembly in Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, accompanied by top government officials, including Secretary to the State Government Dr. Tammy Danagogo and Chief of Staff […]
