Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned critics of his administration against damaging political activities that portray the state in a bad light. He said such activities would eventually have a negative effect and destroy the economic fortunes of the state. Fubara handed down the warning while on inspection of the extent of work done at the ongoing 6.5km …

Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State is thankful to his predecessor Nyesom Wike for his support following the Supreme Court’s validation of his election. The Supreme Court earlier in the day affirmed Fubara’s victory as the governor of the oil-rich state, throwing out the challenge of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Tonye Cole. The judges, yesterday, in a unanimous decision …

The Rivers State Government, on Thursday, expressed its unhappiness about the arraignment of some loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in connection with the 30 October 2023 bombing of the  Rivers State Assembly complex. The police on Thursday arraigned the governor’s loyalists before the Federal High Court in Abuja. They were remanded by the court till 2 February. Reacting to the …

The Rivers House of Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday, urging Governor Siminialaye Fubara to re-present the state’s 2024 budget and the medium-term expenditure framework for reconsideration. The decision followed the adoption of a motion by the Speaker, Mr Martin Amaewhu, during the 90th plenary session of the House at the legislators’ quarters in Port Harcourt. In presenting the motion, …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday defended the peace deal initiated by President Bola Tinubu between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, over the crisis in the state. In a broadcast on Monday, Fubara said the resolution brokered by the President to resolve the crisis was not a death sentence, adding that it would ensure lasting peace in the …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has promised to address the funding challenges confronting the state university in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor specifically promised to release funds already approved for the running of the institution as well as other necessary financial support aimed at strengthening the capacity of the school to rank as one of the best …

The Federal Government said on Wednesday it has no hand in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, his loyalists, and Governor Similaye Fubara. The government emphatically declared that Wike’s position is not shared by the government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in …

Rivers State Governor. Sir Siminalayi Fubara has said that no level of sabotage deliberately staged in some quarters will make him abandon the mandate given to him to serve, protect, and advance the fortunes of the state. Declaring open the 115 and 116 combined Quarterly General Meeting of the state Council of Traditional Rulers in Port Harcourt, the state capital, …

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended and removed its Majority Leader, Hon. Edison Ehie, over his alleged complicity in the arson attack on the assembly on Sunday night. The hallowed chamber was reportedly set ablaze by suspected political thugs in the state. This is said to have followed a move by the House to commence an impeachment process …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has read the riot act to school principals in the state, saying anyone caught involved in cult activities would be summarily dismissed. He stressed that schools in the State are for quality teaching and learning, and not breeding grounds for cultism. Governor Fubara stated this at the commissioning of the remodelled Government Comprehensive Secondary School, …