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Rivers LG Chairman Removes Wike’s Name From Council Building

Chijioke Ihunwo, chairman of the Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, has ordered the removal of former Governor Nyesom Wike’s name from the administrative block of the council secretariat. This action comes amid an ongoing power tussle between Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi […]

Politics

Fubara Approves Psychiatric Hospital In Wike’s Hometown, Says ‘They’ll Need It Soon

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the construction of a modern psychiatric hospital in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, the home of his estranged political mentor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This move comes amid a deepening rift between the two political figures, who have been at odds […]

Politics

BREAKING: Court of Appeal Strikes Out Pro-Wike LG Chairmen Suit

The Port Harcourt division of the Court of Appeal dismissed two appeals on Monday, both filed by Local Government Chairmen loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike. The court cited a lack of merit as the basis for its decision. The dismissed appeals, identified as CA/PH/137M/2024 and CA/PH/145M/2024, were brought forward by Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam along […]

Politics

Fubara to Senators: “I’m Defending Rivers Against Predators”, Shows them Strategy

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasized that he is not engaging in conflict but is instead defending the state against threats and protecting the interests of Rivers State supporters. This statement comes in light of a failed attempt to detonate an explosive device at the Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt, which he claims […]

Crimes

Violent Clash Erupts As Wike’s Loyalist Set Ablaze Thanksgiving Event in Rivers

A violent clash ensued in Rivers State as supporters of Nelson Wike, led by Etche LGA Chairman Dr. Obinna Anyanwu and his Chief of Staff Mr. Nwanko Ikechi, attacked a pro-Fubara support group during a Thanksgiving service in Etche LGA. The incident occurred as the pro-Fubara group gathered to celebrate Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s victory at […]

Politics

BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Fubara as Rivers Governor

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has affirmed Siminalayi Fubara’s victory as the Rivers Governor under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the court declared that the appeal lodged by Tonye Cole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked merit. Justice […]

Politics

“If I Demand ₦20bn Every Month, it’s Politics,” Wike Justifies His Dispute With Fubara

Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Federal Capital Territory Minister, recently defended his ongoing conflict with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, attributing it to political differences. Wike asserted that when he requests ₦20 billion on a monthly basis and grants himself all the contracts, it’s simply a political maneuver. He […]