6 h. ago Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election

In a move to dispel rumours of a rift, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revealed details of a late-night meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to discuss the state’s recently concluded local government elections. Appearing on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, Wike emphasised that the governor was […]

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7 h. ago Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election

A socio-cultural and Economic Group, Prince Otu Community Development Initiative, led by its National President Kanu Uno, has advocated for read more Cross River voted 440,000 out of 1.7 million registered voters in the last 2023 presidential election-Group

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7 h. ago ‘I’ve Forgiven Fubara, We Even Spoke On Phone’, Wike Declares Rivers Crisis Over

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has forgiven Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and revealed that they recently spoke on the telephone, signalling reconciliation after months of political turmoil in the State. “I can’t speak with a man I’ve not forgiven,” Wike said on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ […]

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7 h. ago ‘There Is No Law That Mandates Fubara To Resume Today,’ Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s absence from the Government House on Thursday, after expiration of the State of Emergency imposed on the State, saying governance was not confined to physical presence in office. “See, there is no law that says […]

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8 h. ago Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that he has no issues with Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the end of the emergency rule in the state. Daily Sun reported that scores of residents trooped out on Thursday to witness Fubara’s return after his six-month suspension. However, as of the […] The post Rivers: I won’t engage with someone I haven’t forgiven – Wike on Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike

According to the FCT governor, all stakeholders in the state are now committed to moving the state forward. The post I Spoke With Fubara Yesterday, Peace Has Returned To Rivers, Says Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Crowd Disperses After Fubara Fails To Arrive At Government House

By 5:00 p.m., there was still no sign of the Governor, and the once-bustling environment had returned to its usual calm. The post Crowd Disperses After Fubara Fails To Arrive At Government House appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately The development comes a day after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State... Rivers Assembly to Fubara: Submit commissioner nominees, prepare budget immediately Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Rivers Assembly Demands List Of New Commissioners, New Budget, From Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday with a demand on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit a list of his commissioner-nominees. Also, the House, during its first plenary after the six-month emergency rule, asked the governor to immediately begin the process of putting together an Appropriation Bill for the remaining part of the […]

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11 h. ago Rivers: Supporters Disappointed As Fubara Fails To Resume Work At Government House

Thousands of supporters of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who thronged the Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, were left disappointed after the reinstated governor failed to show up hours after his anticipated return. The crowd, made up of men and women from different parts of the state, including rural communities, began arriving as […]

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12 h. ago Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption

The lawyer, Nazir Sunusi, says the Supreme Court should give a ruling stating whether the President has the power to remove an elected official from office. The post Rivers: Lawyer Says Fubara Won’t Face Problems Upon Resumption appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Thursday, resumed plenary following the expiration of the emergency rule declared in the read more Rivers assembly resumes plenary, demands review of emergency spending

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12 h. ago Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that law and order had been restored in the state. read more Ibas hands over to Fubara, declares restoration of order in Rivers

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12 h. ago Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival

Tribune Online Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival Tens of thousands of Rivers people, on Thursday morning, took to the streets of Port Harcourt, particularly around the Government House area, to await Governor Fubara's return to the state. Fubara’s supporters take over Rivers streets in anticipation of gov’s arrival Tribune Online

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13 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Should Tell Nigerians How Ibas Managed Rivers Resources During Emergency Rule — Adegboruwa

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, says residents of Rivers State deserve to know how their resources were managed in the last six months. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Should Tell Nigerians How Ibas Managed Rivers Resources During Emergency Rule — Adegboruwa appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 h. ago Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ending the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. He described the action as a decisive move that restored democracy and prevented a looming crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications […] The post Tinubu’s Suspension Of Emergency Rule Brings Stability, Confidence Back To Rivers – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Swears In New Head Of Service Before Exit

The outgoing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), on Wednesday, swore in Mrs. Inyingi Brown as the substantive Head of Service of the State. The brief ceremony, held in Port Harcourt before his handover and exit, formally confirmed Brown, who had been serving in an acting capacity since the resignation of […]

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15 h. ago Ibas Must Account For Money Spent During Rivers Emergency Rule — Epelle

Jake Epelle, the CEO of TAF Africa, says public officers should account for their actions in office. The post Ibas Must Account For Money Spent During Rivers Emergency Rule — Epelle appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago (VIDEO) I Don’t See Cause For Celebration Over End Of Emergency Rule In Rivers — Adegboruwa

Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, says rather than celebrate, Nigerian politicians should learn from history and deepen democracy by playing by the rules. The post (VIDEO) I Don’t See Cause For Celebration Over End Of Emergency Rule In Rivers — Adegboruwa appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an end to the emergency rule in Rivers State, which he declared on March 18, 2025, following the politcal crisis in the state. The post Ibas Exits Rivers Govt House, Restates Call For Mutual Respect appeared first on Channels Television.

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