21 h. ago Beyond Rivers: How The Fubara–Wike War Exposes Nigeria Power Brokers

What began as a routine succession arrangement in Rivers State has evolved into a national political test case. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, the prolonged standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, goes far beyond personal rivalry, exposing how godfatherism, elite bargaining and informal power networks continue to shape governance in Nigeria The […]

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22 h. ago Governor Radda Calls For Sustainable Peace At 2026 National Maulud

Katsina State Governor, Malam Umaru Radda, has called on Muslims to uphold sustainable peace, discipline and unity as essential values for societal development. The governor made the call during the 2026 National Maulud held at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, which attracted millions of faithful from within and outside Nigeria. Speaking before a large congregation […]

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30 h. ago Fubara pledges to uphold peace despite Rivers political crisis

Amid the Rivers political crisis, Governor Siminalayi Fubara vows to protect lives and property, assuring residents his administration is focused on peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-pledges-to-uphold-peace-despite-rivers-political-crisis/

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38 h. ago Rivers APC Faults State Assembly Over Fubara Impeachment Move

The party warned that Rivers State could not afford actions that threaten political stability. The post Rivers APC Faults State Assembly Over Fubara Impeachment Move appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago Morning recap: Alaafin considers lawsuit over rotational leadership, Rivers political showdown, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Alaafin may sue over council leadership, Rivers lawmakers move to impeach Gov. Fubara, and Nigerians hide in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-considers-lawsuit-over-rotational-leadership-rivers-political-showdown-other-top-stories/

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55 h. ago Rivers court blocks Assembly Speaker from contacting Chief Judge over Fubara’s impeachment

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has issued an interim injunction on Friday read more Rivers court blocks Assembly Speaker from contacting Chief Judge over Fubara’s impeachment

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3 d. ago Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

The Rivers State House of Assembly didn’t meet on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting, as speculation swirls read more Rivers Assembly fails to sit amid rumors of plot to remove speaker Amaewhule

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6 d. ago Rivers Crisis Indicates Political Class Has No Interest In Nigerians – Olisa Agbakoba

The oil-rich state has been engulfed by a protracted crisis that has seen Governor Siminalayi Fubara at loggerheads with members of the Assembly. The post Rivers Crisis Indicates Political Class Has No Interest In Nigerians – Olisa Agbakoba appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, Minority Leader and member representing Omuma state constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Peter read more Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

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8 d. ago VIDEO: Wike, Fubara can’t deliver Rivers for Tinubu, says Isaac Fayose

Isaac Fayose claims the Rivers political crisis between Wike and Fubara is over resources, not votes, and neither can deliver the state for Tinubu in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wike-fubara-cant-deliver-rivers-for-tinubu-says-isaac-fayose/

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9 d. ago PANDEF urges restraint over Rivers impeachment saga, forms reconciliation c’ttee

PANDEF calls for calm in the Rivers impeachment saga against Gov. Fubara, forming a high-level committee to mediate the escalating political crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/pandef-urges-restraint-over-rivers-impeachment-saga-forms-reconciliation-cttee/

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9 d. ago ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

Residents doctors in Nigeria prepare for strike on January 12 Nigeria’s public hospitals are set for renewed disruption as resident read more ICYMI: Doctors’ strike, Rivers political tussle, Anthony Joshua’s boxing future and trending other stories 

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9 d. ago No intervention will stop Fubara’s impeachment – Rivers Assembly

The Rivers State House of Assembly has said no political intervention will stop the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi read more No intervention will stop Fubara’s impeachment – Rivers Assembly

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9 d. ago Rivers in turmoil: APC leaders intervene as Fubara faces fresh impeachment threat

Rivers State Governor Fubara faces a fresh impeachment threat from the state assembly. APC leaders are intervening to resolve the escalating political cris Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-in-turmoil-apc-leaders-intervene-as-fubara-faces-fresh-impeachment-threat/

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9 d. ago ICYMI: Rivers Assembly rejects political solution for Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly is proceeding with impeachment against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, dismissing calls for a political solution. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-rejects-political-solution-for-fubara/

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1 week ago Rivers’ fragile peace threatened as Fubara faces fresh impeachment

…Fubara silent as coalition calls for Wike’s removal The political crisis in Rivers State took a new dimension on Thursday read more Rivers’ fragile peace threatened as Fubara faces fresh impeachment

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1 week ago Inside Story Of ’10 Sins’ Of Fubara By Rivers Assembly Members

Political tension escalated in Rivers State on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, listing multiple allegations of gross misconduct against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. At plenary, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, acting on the directive of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. […]

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1 week ago How impeachment works and who becomes governor if Fubara, deputy are removed

The prolonged political tensions in Rivers State took a new dimension on Thursday as the State House of Assembly issued read more How impeachment works and who becomes governor if Fubara, deputy are removed

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1 week ago Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

The political landscape in Rivers State took another turn on Thursday when members of the state’s House of Assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Rivers State House of Assembly, […] The post Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Just In: Rivers House of Assembly begins fresh impeachment proceedings against Fubara

The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new dimension as the House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against read more Just In: Rivers House of Assembly begins fresh impeachment proceedings against Fubara

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