A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned the hearing of a suit contesting the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and other elected officials to May 26, 2025. The legal action, instituted by Farah Dagogo — a former federal lawmaker and one-time Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant — questions the […]
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The political atmosphere within the camp of Rivers State’s suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has grown tense following remarks suggesting his reluctance to reclaim his office at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Naturenex reports that Fubara, along with his deputy and members of the state’s House of Assembly, was suspended by President Bola Tinubu on
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has played down calls urging him to pursue reinstatement in certain political matters, describing such suggestions as unhelpful to peace efforts in the state. Speaking candidly, Fubara suggested he prefers a more thoughtful and less confrontational strategy in dealing with the ongoing political tension in Rivers. He also cautioned some
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As the Rivers State political crisis yet to see any greenlight to resolve, even despite reports emanating from different quarters over peace talk between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. It could be recalled that the political crisis in Rivers State began in October 2023 following the fallout between Governor Fubara and his
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The ongoing political unrest in Rivers State has taken yet another turn as a close associate of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised questions about Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s sincerity in his reported efforts to make peace with his predecessor. Samuel Nwanosike, a staunch supporter
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State — In a move certain to stir fresh conversations within Rivers State’s political circles, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara has quietly returned to Port Harcourt after a two-week stay in Germany. Fubara, who has been at the center of a high-stakes political drama in the oil-rich state, arrived at the international wing
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has met with his long-time political rival and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in a fresh bid to ease tensions between them. Naturenex gathered that the private meeting, which quickly became a subject of intense political speculation, took place on Tuesday at Wike’s residence
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Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is reportedly making moves to ease the political standoff in the state after a private discussion with President Bola Tinubu during the president’s 18-day stay in Europe. The meeting, held in London, was reportedly initiated by Governor Fubara, who took office in May 2023. Although specific details of their
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Fresh reports suggest President Bola Tinubu recently met privately with suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid signs that the federal government may soon lift the suspension imposed on him earlier in March. It will be recalled that President Tinubu placed Fubara, his deputy, and several state lawmakers under suspension while declaring a state of
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is open to forgiving Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, but only if the governor approaches the matter with true sincerity. Wike, speaking during a media chat on April 18 in Abuja, said reconciliation is possible, but not without a genuine effort from his estranged
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The political crisis in Rivers State took another turn as the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has officially summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This development was made known through a special announcement released on
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The political rift in Rivers State continues to intensify as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, firmly rejected calls for reconciliation between him and the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This response came shortly after a public appeal from ex-Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, better known as Tompolo, who urged
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Port Harcourt, Rivers State – A fierce legal and political showdown is unfolding as eleven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have mobilized top legal minds to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The governors, representing Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo,
A major legal confrontation is brewing at the Supreme Court, as eleven governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The governors are challenging several controversial decisions stemming from the emergency declaration—particularly the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to the federal government’s recent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday, March 21, NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
