The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore democratic order in the state, which has been under emergency rule since 18 March, this year following protracted political crisis between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on Thursday, the acting …

A high drama played out in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Friday as supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike and those of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara clashed It was at a town hall meeting where people loyal to the two parties as well as other natives and …

What many people see in power and political positions in Nigeria are the glamours and gold attached. My friends, it’s more than that. There is nothing more precious about life than peace of mind and joy of the Lord. Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s recent submission should teach a lesson. Fubara told his listening audience recently at Pa Edwin Clark’s …

A section of Rivers State people have demanded that President Bola Tinubu should immediately rescind his declaration of emergency on the state, and restore Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu and members of the state House of Assembly to their ‘rightful positions’. Described as “the People of Rivers State”, the group said that the President’s decision on 18 …

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson has called for truce between suspended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalaye Fubara, and his predecessor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, who is also the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). After his assessment visit to the state, Dickson, who now represents Bayelsa West district in the Senate, commended all the sides in the …

President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism is that Tinubu’s failure to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to order was responsible for the crisis. The more severe criticisms range from accusations that the …

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. (Mrs.) Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. This is the first step in the process to  impeach a chief executive of a federal or state government (President or Governor). The lawmakers justified their actions based on the Nigerian Constitution, according to the notice …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with a delegation of Ogoni leadership at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which commenced at about 2:37 pm with the arrival of President Tinubu, had in attendance Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, traditional rulers, clergy and political leaders. The meeting discussed issues around possible resumption of oil exploration activities in the Ogoni …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, descended on former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, for describing him (Wike) as an enemy of Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Wike, who spoke at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP End of Year Thanksgiving in Rivers State, said …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be disturbed by the political crisis rocking the state. Jonathan spoke at an event in the Nihi Community in the Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday. He explained that Fubara would eventually emerge as a “general in politics”, despite the political war staged against …