Rivers Assembly Impeachment Sparks Crisis, Groups Push Back
Rivers State is in turmoil as the Assembly's impeachment move against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu draws fierce opposition from Ijaw groups, APC, and rights bodies. Will peace hold?
Rivers State is in turmoil as the Assembly's impeachment move against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu draws fierce opposition from Ijaw groups, APC, and rights bodies. Will peace hold?
The Rivers State APC chapter has firmly rejected the State Assembly's move to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, vowing to protect the state government from destabilization. Get the full details.
The APC Progressive Mandate Group has condemned the impeachment proceedings against Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning it undermines President Tinubu's peace deal and threatens stability.
Rivers State residents decry political instability as lawmakers initiate a third impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Citizens and analysts call for peace and development.
Rivers APC condemns the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu, warning it threatens state stability. Get the full details.
Rivers State is in turmoil as the Assembly's impeachment move against Governor Fubara faces fierce opposition from Ijaw groups, the APC, and civil society. Explore the deepening political crisis.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike attacks Rivers Governor Sim Fubara for halting his projects, calling him 'a bad child'. This comes amid impeachment threats. Read the full details.
Rivers State House of Assembly commences impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaker Martins Amaewhule warns lawmakers may resign en masse if process fails. Read the full details.
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, declares Governor Sim Fubara a 'mistake,' citing failure to present the 2026 budget. Get the full details on the impeachment proceedings.
Rivers State House of Assembly initiates impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara for gross misconduct, citing failure to present the state budget. Speaker Martin Amaewhule labels governor a 'mistake'. Read the full details.
US President Donald Trump warns Republican lawmakers that Democrats will impeach him again if the party loses control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Read the full analysis.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara the party's leader in Rivers state. He also indicated support for Fubara's second-term bid if he wins party primaries.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike vows to collapse structures in Rivers for Tinubu's 2027 victory, while Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges calm. The political feud escalates.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara redeploys Christopher Green as Rivers AG amid political tensions with Wike. The move aims to strengthen governance. Get the full details.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced a N100,000 Christmas bonus for workers and pensioners, sparking jubilation. This marks his third consecutive year of festive largesse.
Rivers PDP leadership firmly rejects FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's claim that the party is dead in the state, insisting its structures are intact and vowing to rebuild for future elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says Governor Siminalayi Fubara is free to join APC without his permission but warns it doesn't assure 2027 victory. Full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asserts his political structure is key to winning Rivers elections, dismisses Fubara's APC leadership claim, and denies Makinde's 2027 plot allegation. Read the full details.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns Governor Fubara and new defectors that professing loyalty to Tinubu and APC does not guarantee automatic re-election tickets for 2027. Read the full story.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announces a return to full-scale political activity in January 2026, questioning the loyalty of new pro-Tinubu voices and hinting at a rift with Rivers Governor Fubara.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares himself the second most abused politician in Nigeria after President Tinubu, amidst renewed political tensions in Rivers State. Read the full details.
Rivers First Lady, Lady Valerie Fubara, visited RSUTH and a children's home on Christmas Day, gifting newborns and orphans. She urged parents to raise children in God's fear.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara admits political turmoil hampered his first 23 months in office. He now pledges accelerated development for Bonny and Rivers State. Read more.
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara welcomes Rivers National Assembly members to APC, calling it a bold step for state progress. He vows to deliver Rivers for Tinubu in 2027. Read more.
APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru forecasts further political defections to the ruling party. He urges Rivers State voters to support APC to consolidate development, following the defection of Governor Fubara, two senators, and six lawmakers.
The Peoples Democratic Party suffers a major setback as six federal lawmakers from Rivers State defect to the APC, strengthening the ruling party's grip on the strategic state. Read the full details.
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara promises to use his administration's capacity to ensure President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, calling it a 'thank you' gesture. Read the full details.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu and two ministers visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to inspect key infrastructure and oil spill sites in Ogoniland. The visit aims to address environmental and security concerns. Read more details here.