The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the emergency rule imposed in Rivers State will be lifted on September 18, 2025. Wike disclosed this shortly after casting his vote in the ongoing local government elections across the state, where he noted that the polls have remained largely peaceful. “I…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree by the University of Port Harcourt. Fubara, in his congratulatory message, described Wike’s illustrious accomplishments as a testament to his enduring impact as…
The Nigerian Presidency has stated that certain comments made by Vice President, Kashim Shettima at a recent book launch in Abuja have been ‘grossly misinterpreted’. A statement on Friday, signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, debunked claims that Shettima’s comments were…
Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially disbanded all his social-political support groups, including the popular Simplified Movement, in a bid to fully embrace peace in the state. Speaking on Saturday in Port Harcourt at a meeting with members of his political family—including his former Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie; former cabinet members;…
Hope had already waned due to sheer frustration until Thursday, June 27, when pictures of President Bola Tinubu, beaming with smiles and sandwiched by equally excited Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, emerged on various social media platforms. It was one of several peace…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday attended the burial of his uncle in Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Wike was joined at the ceremony by the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, among…
The end is now in sight over the political crisis in Rivers State as the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says he and the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, have “agreed to work together”. Wike, who spoke after a meeting with Fubara, President Bola Tinubu, and suspended members of the Rivers Assembly, said that…
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has met with the suspended Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule and other aggrieved state lawmakers. Multiple sources confirmed on Thursday evening the meeting held and ended with Fubara holding the hands of Amaewhule as they shared jokes and laughter. It was gathered that the meeting, which was…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said more governors from the opposition may soon join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following the defection of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. Akpabio made this known on Saturday while speaking at a reception held to welcome Eno into the APC. He mentioned that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned suspended Governor Siminialaye Fubara that he may face impeachment if he fails to make real efforts to reconcile with the state’s lawmakers. This warning was given on Tuesday in Abuja by the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, who said the suspended…