Ex-Obidient Director: Wike Positioning Son for Rivers Governor
Morris Monye speculates FCT Minister Nyesom Wike aims to make his son, Joaquin, Rivers State governor. Get the full details on the political maneuvering and the Saraki precedent.
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Shettima Did Not Endorse Fubara as Rivers APC Leader
Vice-President Kashim Shettima's general comments on party leadership have been falsely linked to the Rivers APC tussle. Get the full facts and analysis of the political tension between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike.
Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Kill Wike
Pastor Tombari Gbeneol arrested in Port Harcourt for allegedly plotting to assassinate FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Police confirm investigation is ongoing amid Rivers political tension.
Group Urges Tinubu to Sack Wike for Disrespecting Fubara
The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum calls for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's dismissal, citing disrespect to APC's Rivers Governor Siminallayi Fubara. Read the full details and reactions.
Wike, Fubara reignite rivalry for Rivers' political soul
The fragile peace in Rivers State has shattered as former governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara battle for control ahead of 2027. Explore the high-stakes power struggle gripping Nigeria's oil-rich state.
12 nabbed over Rivers estate attack, victim rescued
Rivers State Police arrest 12 suspects for a violent attack on Unity Estate, Port Harcourt. One abducted victim rescued, properties damaged. CP Adepoju condemns vigilante action.
Wike: Misinformation Deepens Rivers Political Crisis
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns that unnamed leaders are misleading Governor Fubara, threatening the Tinubu-brokered peace deal and stability in Rivers State. Read the full details.
APC Draws Battle Line with Wike Over Rivers Politics
The All Progressives Congress warns FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to stay out of Rivers State politics, as Deputy Governor and SSG defect to APC. Read the full analysis of the power shift.
Rivers Deputy Governor Defects from PDP to APC
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has officially defected to the APC, following Governor Fubara. She completed her e-registration and toured six zones to mobilize grassroots support.
Fubara Accuses Judges of Serving Paymasters, Not Justice
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara criticises judges for compromising law for powerful interests. He warns this erodes democracy and public trust. Read his full address.
Rivers PDP Suspends Chairman for Supporting Wike
The Rivers State PDP has suspended its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Robinson Ewor, for publicly supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Read the full details and implications for the party's future.
Wike-Fubara 2027 Pact Exposed Amid Rivers Crisis
A key stakeholder reveals details of the peace agreement between Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which reportedly bars Fubara from re-election in 2027, escalating political tensions in Rivers State.
APC NWC in fresh crisis over Wike, Fubara comments
Fresh tension rocks APC as National Secretary Basiru condemns Vice Chairman Giadom for calling Rivers Governor Fubara 'so-called governor'. Read the full details of the internal clash.
Rivers Deputy Governor Dumps PDP for APC
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has formally defected from the PDP to the APC. She registered at her ward in ONELGA and called for mass support for Tinubu and Fubara.
PDP Rivers Suspends Chairman Over Anti-Party Moves
Rivers PDP suspends its caretaker chairman for alleged anti-party activities, reaffirms Nyesom Wike's expulsion. Former presidential aide calls for Wike's exit, while APC pledges loyalty to the minister. Get the full details.
NDYC Warns Against Undermining Opposition, Democracy
Niger Delta Youth Congress raises alarm over threats to Nigeria's multiparty system and internal PDP crises. Calls for restraint in Rivers State to protect democratic stability.
Wike's Fiery Retort to Fubara in Rivers Political War
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike launches a scathing attack on Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, defending his political legacy. Read the full details of the escalating crisis.
Wike: Fubara's 2nd Term Would Bury Me Politically
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares his political career would be ruined if Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term in 2027. Read the full details of his explosive statement.
Armed Thugs Disrupt Arise TV Live Interview in Rivers
Armed youths stormed a hotel in Rivers State, forcibly ending a live Arise TV interview and stealing broadcast equipment. The former commissioner was discussing state politics. Police intervened.
Political Thugs Storm Rivers Hotel, Disrupt Live TV Interview
Suspected political thugs violently disrupted a live Arise TV broadcast in Rivers State, targeting a former commissioner. Police intervened, but equipment was stolen. Read the full report.
Study: Nigerian Youths Unaware of Elected Leaders
A new academic study reveals a worrying gap in political awareness among Nigerian youths, with many unfamiliar with their elected representatives. Discover the findings and what it means for the 2027 elections.
3 Family Members Die in Rivers Flyover Accident
A family returning from crossover prayers in Rivers State met a tragic end as their car crashed into a stationary sewage truck on Obiri Ikwerre flyover. Police confirm deaths, family blames illegal parking.
Ex-PDP Chief: Fubara Misled Us About Wike Intimidation
Robinson Ewor, a former ally of Rivers Governor Fubara, claims the governor misled supporters about Wike's intimidation. He has now reconciled and handed over his factional PDP structure. Read the full details of the political shift.
Fubara Urges Calm, Mocks Critics in Rivers Political Face-Off
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara tells supporters to stay calm amid feud with FCT Minister Wike, using dog analogy to mock critics. Read his full New Year's address.
Fubara: Dogs Bark When They Don't Understand Governance
Rivers Governor Sim Fubara urges calm amid political crisis, likening critics to barking dogs who don't understand governance. Read his full New Year address.
Rivers PDP Accuses Fubara of Deception Over Wike, Tinubu
Rivers PDP factional chairman Nname Ewor accuses Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misleading the party and failing to disclose peace agreements brokered by President Tinubu. Read the full details.
PDP Faction Urges Fubara to Reveal Peace Deal Terms
A PDP faction in Rivers demands Governor Fubara fully disclose the peace deal with Wike brokered by President Tinubu. They cite renewed tension and allege deception.
Fubara names 5 special advisers as political rift deepens
Governor Siminalayi Fubara appoints five special advisers, including two ex-commissioners. Meanwhile, PDP faction accuses him of hiding details of a peace deal with Wike, fueling political crisis.
Wike: We're Collapsing Rivers Structures for 2027
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares a political overhaul in Rivers State ahead of 2027, pledges support for Tinubu, and attributes criticism to his 'sterling performance'. Read the full details.
Kano Youth Warn of Crisis Over Deputy Governor's Actions
Kano Youth Mobilization for Change raises alarm over political rift between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Deputy Aminu Gwarzo, warning it threatens state stability. Read their full statement.
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