Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed disappointment over his denial of access to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday, where he had gone to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. Speaking at the inauguration of the Zonal Hospital in Bori, Fubara revealed that he made multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach the Speaker of the […]

“You want to play to the gallery which is rubbish. All these letters are useless, you are not sincere, you are playing to the gallery.”

Nyesom Wike, the federal capital territory (FCT) minister, has spoken amid a standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers state lawmakers.

Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, met a locked gate, effectively preventing his entry.

The Rivers State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Wednesday amid reports that lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, prevented Governor Siminalayi Fubara from presenting the 2025 budget. A video obtained by SaharaReporters showed lawmakers already seated inside the chamber as Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other officials carrying […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly has refuted claims by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was blocked from re-presenting the 2025 Appropriation Bill at the Assembly complex. Naija News reports that the spokesperson of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Enemi Alabo George, dismissed Fubara’s allegations, describing them as a “comedy […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally notified the state House of Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration and approval. In a letter dated March 11, 2025, addressed to Speaker Martin Amaewhule and titled “Presentation of the Rivers State 2025 Budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly,” Fubara […]

There was drama at the Rivers state House of Assembly as the 27 lawmakers loyal to former Gov Nyesom Wike locked Governor Fubara out of the assembly.

Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister and ex-Rivers gov, has commented on the possible impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the south-south state,

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his readiness to re-present the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly whenever the lawmakers are prepared to receive it. Fubara made this known on Wednesday while addressing residents of Khana Local Government Area during the commissioning of health facilities. His statement came shortly after he was […]

The Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) has strongly criticized the action of the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as “provocative” after lawmakers prevented Governor Siminalayi Fubara from entering the Assembly Complex to present the 2025 budget. Reacting to the development on Wednesday, a PANDEF chieftain, Anabs Sara-Igbe, told Vanguard in […]

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has spoken after being denied entry into the assembly quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Act to lawmakers.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has said that for peace to return in the state, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, must do the right thing. He stated that for peace to reign Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his […]

Ex-Rivers governor Nyesom Wike has slammed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for attempting to access the Rivers Assembly Quarters without prior approval of the lawmakers.

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has

Former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for attempting to visit the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters without approval. Wike, speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Wednesday, condemned Fubara’s actions, stating that he should have waited for approval […]

Fubara’s letter, dated March 11, 2025, was addressed to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, and titled Presentation of the Rivers State 2025 Budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly.

The Rivers state House of Assembly has called on the EFCC and ICPC to investigate RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli. The House gave a reason on Wednesday.

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to the political crisis between Governor Sim Fubara and pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers in the Rivers assembly.

Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has stated that the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, was not ready for peace and governance by the laws. Naija News reports that Olayinka made this known in a social media post on Wednesday, […]

The letter, which sought a meeting with lawmakers about the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s political situation, was dismissed by Wike as “useless.”

Amid the escalating political tensions in Rivers State, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has stated that the real objective behind recent events is impeachment, not reconciliation. Naija News reports that Sani made this assertion while reacting to the latest developments in the state, particularly Governor Siminalayi Fubara being barred from accessing the State House […]

Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed readiness to re-present the 2025 budget after Nyesom Wike loyalists denied him access to the Assembly complex.