Boluwatife Ajayi 31 December 2025
The feud between Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, and members of the state’s assembly has taken a new turn. In a statement issued by Enemi Alabo George, chairman of the house committee on information and petitions, the lawmakers said they received a credit alert of N100,000 each on Fubara’s instructions. The legislators, who are loyal […]
Boluwatife Ajayi 22 December 2025
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of satisfaction with the governor’s approach to leadership and governance. Ribadu led a high-powered presidential delegation that included the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi; the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal; and senior […]
Boluwatife Ajayi 17 December 2025
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, insisting that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership. He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return. Fubara assured […]
Afinju FM 31 August 2025
Despite the elections proceeding, Fubara was not seen in his hometown of Opobo, Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. Reports confirmed that the suspended governor was not in the state at the time of the polls. Key political allies of the governor, including the Chief of Staff to the Government House, Edison Ehie, Secretary to the State […]
Afinju FM 30 August 2025
Wike disclosed this after casting his vote in the ongoing local government election in the state, noting that the expiration would pave the way for the state House of Assembly to resume its legislative duties. “As far as we are concerned, this election is peaceful, people are trooping out, and at the end of the […]
Afinju FM 29 June 2025
Fubara stated that he never authorized the production of campaign caps and shirts for the 2027 election. Speaking with his followers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday, the suspended governor said he wants peace so that he can grow. “I was pissed off. Someone forwarded a video to me showing where they were producing […]
Afinju FM 27 June 2025
According to a post on social media by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the closed-door meeting was attended by suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, suspended Rivers Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and several other lawmakers embroiled in the dispute. The peace […]
Afinju FM 12 June 2025
Fubara in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi stressed that democracy must be actively protected and nurtured in order to remain strong and meaningful. He reaffirmed his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting fundamental human rights, and ensuring that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, can actively participate in […]
Afinju FM 11 June 2025
Ibas made this known in Abuja while defending the budget before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. According to him, the proposed budget aligns with the strategic objectives of the River State Development Plan 2017-2027. He also noted that the proposal presents a strategic and integrated framework designed to raise revenues […]
Afinju FM 18 April 2025
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he wanted the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, to be outrightly removed.