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Emergency Rule In Rivers: Fubara Urges Residents To Remain Peaceful, Law-abiding

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied claims that he is supporting candidates from a rival party ahead of a forthcoming state assembly bye-election. Mr Fubara said reports suggesting he was backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were false, insisting

January 28, 2026

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Rivers Group Demands Probe of Wike’s Eight-Year Tenure, Urges Fubara to Set Up Judicial Panel

A socio-political group, the Rivers Liberation Movement (RLM), has called on the Rivers State Government and federal anti-corruption agencies to institute a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the eight-year tenure of former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital

January 21, 2026

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Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Insists on Fubara’s Removal

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, declaring that the process is constitutional and unavoidable despite calls for reconciliation. This position was restated during a

January 16, 2026

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Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

Pressure is mounting on the Rivers State House of Assembly to reconsider impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, after two lawmakers publicly withdrew their support for the move and called for dialogue. The Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo, and Peter

January 12, 2026

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Impeachment Grounds Laid Bare: Rivers Assembly Lists Eight Allegations Against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has escalated its impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara by formally outlining eight allegations of gross misconduct, providing fresh insight into the claims driving the renewed political crisis in the state. At plenary, lawmakers accused the

January 8, 2026

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Wike Warns APC Secretary Basiru: ‘Rivers Is a No-Go Area’

Former Rivers State Governor and current political heavyweight Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, cautioning him against making provocative statements about Rivers State politics. Speaking at a political

January 5, 2026

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Fubara’s Disposition Not Justification To Continue Emergency Rule In Rivers – HURIWA

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the restoration of democracy in Rivers State, stating that the recent remarks by suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, suggesting his lack of interest in returning to office, is not a justification to continue

May 13, 2025

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Rivers Administrator Summons Fubara, Deputy For Inquiry

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd), Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned the suspended Governor of the State, Siminialayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him for an inquiry into the appointments made under their administration over the past

April 16, 2025

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Ibas To NBA: Refund N300m Hosting Right To Rivers

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has demanded that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) should repay the N300 million the State Government paid for the association to host the 2025 NBA Annual General Conference. This was contained in a

April 14, 2025

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Ibas Appoints Administrators For Rivers LGAs Despite Court Order [Full List]

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has appointed administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), and also approved the reconstitution of suspended boards of agencies, commissions, and parastatals. Prof. Ibibia Worika, Secretary to the State

April 9, 2025

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Rivers State

Fubara Denies Backing ADC Candidates Ahead of Bye-election

Rivers Group Demands Probe of Wike’s Eight-Year Tenure, Urges Fubara to Set Up Judicial Panel

Rivers Impeachment Crisis Deepens as Assembly Insists on Fubara’s Removal

Rivers Minority Leader, Another Lawmaker Back Out of Fubara Impeachment

Impeachment Grounds Laid Bare: Rivers Assembly Lists Eight Allegations Against Fubara

Wike Warns APC Secretary Basiru: ‘Rivers Is a No-Go Area’

Fubara’s Disposition Not Justification To Continue Emergency Rule In Rivers – HURIWA

Rivers Administrator Summons Fubara, Deputy For Inquiry

Ibas To NBA: Refund N300m Hosting Right To Rivers

Ibas Appoints Administrators For Rivers LGAs Despite Court Order [Full List]

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