Rivers State politics
Suspended Rivers Deputy Governor Debunks Resignation Rumours
Amid renewed political tension in Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Nma Ordu, the suspended Deputy Governor, has once again debunked widespread rumours alleging her resignation from office, insisting she remains committed to her constitutional duties and the ongoing reconciliation efforts in the state. In a firm rebuttal released on Thursday, May 23, 2025, the Head of […]
Wike Addresses Health Concerns, Declares ‘I’m Fit, I Look 30’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence over swirling rumours about his health, dismissing the speculations as false and politically motivated. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, scheduled for full release on Saturday evening, Wike confidently declared that he is in excellent health, joking that he looks like […]
Rivers Women Walk Out, Declare Support for Fubara
In a dramatic turn of events that reflects the deepening political tensions in Rivers State, hundreds of women staged a walkout during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt on Friday, demanding to be addressed by either Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, or Lady Valerie Sim-Fubara, the wife of the state governor. The event, part […]
Fubara vs Wike: The Untold Story Behind the River State Governor’s Hostilities
The ongoing political hostilities between former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have taken a new turn as Wike’s aide reveals that Fubara is yet to be informed about the cause of the conflict. The crisis between Wike and Fubara began in late 2023. Various factions of the Peoples Democratic […]
Impeachment Looms as Okocha Gives Fubara 48-Hour Resignation Ultimatum
In a shocking turn of events, Tony Okocha leads the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. He has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign. If he does not, he will face impeachment. This ultimatum was issued during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, March 10, 2025. Okocha’s demand stems from Fubara’s […]