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Fubara addresses state residents, pledges cooperation with Rivers assembly

Awwal Owolabi 19 September 2025 0

Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers State Governor, has pledged to work harmoniously with the State House of Assembly in order to recover lost ground and accelerate the state’s social and economic development. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara described the last six months of emergency rule as

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Wike says he has forgiven Fubara, declares peace restoration in Rivers

Awwal Owolabi 19 September 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, confirmed that peace has returned to Rivers State following the lifting of emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, on Thursday, Wike disclosed that he spoke with Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday, hours before the president’s announcement. “As I speak to you, […]

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Lifting Fubara’s suspension not worth celebration – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2025 0

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the lifting the suspension on the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and members of the state House of Assembly is not worth celebrating. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the prolonged political […]

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Fubara to Return as Rivers Governor as Emergency Rule Ends

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2025 0

Rivers State is bracing for a major political shift on Thursday, September 18, when Governor Siminalayi Fubara is expected to be reinstated following the expiration of the six-month state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu in March. Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, who has served as sole administrator since March 18, is expected […]

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No reason peace ‘II not reign between me and my Oga – Fubara

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 June 2025 0

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has brushed aside criticisms questioning his political identity, reaffirming his commitment to restoring peace with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. News360 Nigeria reports that Fubara made these statement while addressing his supporters in a viral video that surfaced online amid

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Fubara Recommits To Peace, Vows To Rebuild Rivers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU (With Agency Report) Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his dedication to peace and development in the state, calling on all stakeholders to set aside political grievances and join hands in rebuilding Rivers. Marking the second anniversary of his swearing-in, Fubara released a personally signed statement titled “Our

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Wike and The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Path to Peace in Rivers State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON “Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding” – Albert Einstein In the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, we find a story of rebellion, estrangement, and, ultimately, reconciliation. A son, having squandered his inheritance, returns home humbled, […]

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You can’t abandon struggle to reclaim your mandate, CUPP chides Fubara

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has charged the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to perish the thought of abandoning the struggle to reclaim the mandate democratically given to him.by the people of Rivers State in 2023. The Coalition reprimanded Fubara over a statement credited to him that he […]

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Fubara can’t decide for Rivers whether or not to return as Gov – Residents

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 May 2025 0

By Agency Report Some residents of Rivers State have criticized suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for declaring that he is not desperate to return to office. Speaking to The Guardian newspaper Monday in Port Harcourt, the respondents flayed the embattled governor for apparently giving up on democratic principles – insisting Fubara cannot decide for Rivers people

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Fubara Absent As PDP Govs Meet In Oyo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 April 2025 0

Embattled Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, was visibly absent when his colleagues in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday to discuss extant national issues. The meeting was chaired by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who doubles as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum. Present at […]

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Wike’s Aide to Ada George: Backing Fubara lawlessness stripped you of credibility

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 April 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The former Rivers State Governor, Rufus Ada George, has been told that he lacks the moral standing to intervene on the state’s political crisis after openly supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions during the height of his constitutional breaches. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications […]

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Fubara remains Rivers Gov, PDP insists

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2025 0

…urges NASS to revoke Tinubu’s declaration By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party has insisted that Sir. Siminalayi Fubara remains the governor of Rivers State. The party reiterated its rejection of the declaration of state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu categorically stating that “the purported suspension of Governor Fubara cannot stand. It

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Rivers Assembly begins impeachment process on Fubara, deputy, for alleged gross misconduct

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

By Andrew Oota The Rivers House of Assembly has begun moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu by issuing a notice of alleged gross misconduct against them. A formal letter sent to the governor which was also made available to journalists, reads “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of […]

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Rivers APC demands Fubara’s resignation within 48 hours

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 March 2025 0

By Our Reporter The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara to resign honourably within 48 hours, threatening impeachment by the State House of Assembly if he fails to comply. READ ALSO: Leadership crisis hits Northern CAN Chief Tony Okocha, the APC Chairman in Rivers State, made this statement on Monday […]

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Rivers State 27 lawmakers floor Gov Fubara on 2024 budget presentation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2025 0

…As S’Court dismisses appeal ,awards N4m cost against Fubara in favour of Amaewhule, Rivers State House of Assembly BY ANDREW OROLUA The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal by Rivers State Governor, Mr Siminalayi Fubara challenging the judgement ordering him to represent the state’s 2024 appropriation before the faction of the State House of […]

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Rivers State 27 lawmakers floor Gov Fubara on 2024 budget presentation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 February 2025 0

…As S’Court dismisses appeal ,awards N4m cost against Fubara in favour of Amaewhule, Rivers State House of Assembly BY ANDREW OROLUA The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the appeal by Rivers State Governor, Mr Siminalayi Fubara challenging the judgement ordering him to represent the state’s 2024 appropriation before the faction of the State House of […]

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Rivers 2025 Budget, Fubara progresses in error – APC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 January 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivets State has faulted the recent presentation of the state 2025 budget by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the three- man state Assembly chaired by Victor Oko-Jumbo as legally wrong while describing the governor as progressing in error. The Tony Okocha-led faction of the Rivers APC said the presentation of […]

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APC boasts of dislodging Fubara in 2027

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 December 2024 0

…commends successful state Congress Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has been given 2027 deadline expiry date in office by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC said it will use the successful conduct of Congress in the state as launching pad towards building a united front to fight Fubara and his Peoples […]

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Gov Fubara begins restoration of Port Harcourt tourist beach

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 November 2024 0

By Orji Onyekwere Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that convincing steps are being taken to activate the long abandoned Port Harcourt Tourist Beach to become a cherished centre for the promotion of all related arts, culture and tourism activities. The Governor explained that some of those steps taken so far included sandfilling […]

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Fubara remains PDP leader in Rivers State – Ex- National Chairman Secondus

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 October 2024 0

…says fuel price increase sign of failed nation By Tunde Opalana Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic, Prince Uche Secondus said there is no ambiguity in the fact that the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of PDP in the state. Secondus who is one of the strongest stakeholder of […]