By Sylvester Udemezue (1). *Background The second impeachment crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, is one of the most intense constitutional and political confrontations in the state’s recent history. It unfolded amid a prolonged power struggle between the executive and theContinue Reading
By Sylvester Udemezue 1. First, and without equivocation, there should be NO further attempts to impeach anyone. Such a course of action, in the present circumstances, is both unnecessary and ill-conceived. It would deepen divisions, inflame passions, and distract further from the urgent task of governance, without delivering anyContinue Reading
Eight days into the new year, the political crisis in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has deepened. On Thursday, the House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Fubara. It is generally believed the lawmakers are acting on the order of Wike. Twenty sixContinue Reading
By Abu Sidiq Politics rarely offers clear reversals, but when it does, they are worth paying attention to. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s journey over the past year is one of those reversals. From a position of near political helplessness to one of clear control, his resurgence marks a significantContinue Reading
By PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu on Monday evening received Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, behind closed doors. PHOTO NEWS: President Tinubu receives Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, behind closed doors.Continue Reading
GOV. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has pledged inclusive governance and reconciliation as he resumed office after the six months of emergency rule was lifted by President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers was placed under emergency rule on March 18, following intense political crisesContinue Reading
STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 My dear good people of Rivers State Recall that Rivers State was placed under a six-month emergency rule, declared by Mr. President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the 18th of March,Continue Reading
The Rivers State Government has announced the official transition from emergency rule to democratic governance. This was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worikar The Government announced that as part of the transition activities, the state would holdContinue Reading
By Iyiola Olalere The Democratic Front (TDF) has praised the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminilaye Fubara, for publicly acknowledging that President Bola Tinubu was right in declaring a state of emergency on the state. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief WaleContinue Reading
