Rivers Crisis – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:11:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Rivers Crisis – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Tinubu Has Intervened Twice in Rivers Crisis, Says Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-intervened-twice-in-rivers-crisis-says-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-intervened-twice-in-rivers-crisis-says-wike/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477359 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the state House of Assembly. Wike disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja, stating that the latest intervention would be the final time the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-has-intervened-twice-in-rivers-crisis-says-wike/feed/ 0 Fubara Vows to Stay Focused on Governance Amid Political Distractions https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vows-to-stay-focused-on-governance-amid-political-distractions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vows-to-stay-focused-on-governance-amid-political-distractions/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476977 Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering development projects across the state, declaring that political distractions will not derail his administration. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing and completed road rehabilitation projects within the old Port Harcourt Township, including the Creek Road Market redevelopment. Fubara stressed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-vows-to-stay-focused-on-governance-amid-political-distractions/feed/ 0 APC Working to Resolve Impeachment Moves Against Rivers Governor — Yilwatda https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-working-to-resolve-impeachment-moves-against-rivers-governor-yilwatda/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-working-to-resolve-impeachment-moves-against-rivers-governor-yilwatda/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476738 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the party is tactfully addressing the impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Yilwatda made this known on Sunday while responding to questions during an interview on Trust TV. Recall that the Rivers State political scene has in recent weeks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-working-to-resolve-impeachment-moves-against-rivers-governor-yilwatda/feed/ 0 Wike Declares Control of Rivers Amid Political Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-control-of-rivers-amid-political-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-control-of-rivers-amid-political-crisis/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476729 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is firmly in charge of Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Wike made the assertion on Saturday during the Wakirike Ethnic Nationality’s grand civic reception held in his honour in Ogu, Rivers State, assuring his supporters that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-declares-control-of-rivers-amid-political-crisis/feed/ 0 Rivers APC Chieftain Dismisses Abe’s Claim on Wike’s Leadership Role https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chieftain-dismisses-abes-claim-on-wikes-leadership-role/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chieftain-dismisses-abes-claim-on-wikes-leadership-role/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476385 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has dismissed as inconsequential a claim by former Rivers South-East Senator, Magnus Abe, that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is the leader of the APC in Rivers State. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, Eze [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-chieftain-dismisses-abes-claim-on-wikes-leadership-role/feed/ 0 Fubara Reaffirms Faith in Divine Guidance at 2026 Holy Ghost Rally https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-reaffirms-faith-in-divine-guidance-at-2026-holy-ghost-rally/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-reaffirms-faith-in-divine-guidance-at-2026-holy-ghost-rally/#respond Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476174 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s confidence in divine guidance, declaring that he draws strength from the assurance that God is sufficient to lead the affairs of the state and sustain its people in peace and progress. The governor made the declaration on Sunday at the 2026 Holy Ghost Rally organised by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-reaffirms-faith-in-divine-guidance-at-2026-holy-ghost-rally/feed/ 0 Rivers CJ Declines to Set Up Impeachment Panel Over Court Orders https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-cj-declines-to-set-up-impeachment-panel-over-court-orders/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-cj-declines-to-set-up-impeachment-panel-over-court-orders/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476005 The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. Justice Amadi made this known in a letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-cj-declines-to-set-up-impeachment-panel-over-court-orders/feed/ 0 Impeachment: APC Has Betrayed Gov Fubara — ADC Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-apc-has-betrayed-gov-fubara-adc-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-apc-has-betrayed-gov-fubara-adc-chieftain/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476003 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Austin Okai, has described the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as a betrayal by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okai also alleged that some elements within the Presidency had misled the governor by failing to intervene in the impeachment process. Speaking exclusively with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-apc-has-betrayed-gov-fubara-adc-chieftain/feed/ 0 Rivers Assembly Says Chief Judge Acknowledges Impeachment Notice Against Fubara, Deputy https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-says-chief-judge-acknowledges-impeachment-notice-against-fubara-deputy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-says-chief-judge-acknowledges-impeachment-notice-against-fubara-deputy/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475575 The Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the Chief Judge of the state has received and acknowledged official correspondence conveying notices of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by the Assembly’s spokesperson and Chairman of the House [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-says-chief-judge-acknowledges-impeachment-notice-against-fubara-deputy/feed/ 0 Rivers Assembly Insists on Impeachment of Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-insists-on-impeachment-of-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-insists-on-impeachment-of-governor-fubara/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475533 Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday declared that they would proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers made the announcement during an ongoing press conference in Port Harcourt. InfoStride News reports that Governor Fubara and members of the Assembly have been locked in a prolonged political face-off, which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-insists-on-impeachment-of-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 Diaspora Professionals Warn Against Impeachment Threats on Fubara, Deputy https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-against-impeachment-threats-on-fubara-deputy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-against-impeachment-threats-on-fubara-deputy/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475480 Nigerian professionals in the diaspora have warned that renewed impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, amount to a political project capable of undermining democratic order in the oil-rich state. In an e-statement issued on Monday, the Nigerian Diaspora Professionals for Democratic Stability (NDPDS) said the impeachment moves [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-against-impeachment-threats-on-fubara-deputy/feed/ 0 Diaspora Professionals Warn Impeachment Moves Against Fubara Threaten Democracy in Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-impeachment-moves-against-fubara-threaten-democracy-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-impeachment-moves-against-fubara-threaten-democracy-in-rivers/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475384 Nigerian professionals in the diaspora have warned that the renewed impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, constitute a political project capable of undermining democratic order in the oil-rich state. In an e-statement issued on Monday, the Nigerian Diaspora Professionals for Democratic Stability (NDPDS) described the impeachment attempts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diaspora-professionals-warn-impeachment-moves-against-fubara-threaten-democracy-in-rivers/feed/ 0 Impeachment: Fubara Urges Rivers Residents to Remain Calm https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-fubara-urges-rivers-residents-to-remain-calm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-fubara-urges-rivers-residents-to-remain-calm/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475336 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to remain calm as the State House of Assembly moves to impeach him. The governor made the appeal on Sunday during a church service in Port Harcourt held to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Fubara reassured the congregation that the situation would [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/impeachment-fubara-urges-rivers-residents-to-remain-calm/feed/ 0 IYC Condemns Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Demands Wike’s Removal as FCT Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/iyc-condemns-impeachment-move-against-fubara-demands-wikes-removal-as-fct-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iyc-condemns-impeachment-move-against-fubara-demands-wikes-removal-as-fct-minister/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475189 The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has condemned the impeachment proceedings initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by the Rivers State House of Assembly, calling for the immediate removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The IYC President, Alaye Theophilus, made the demand during a press briefing in Port Harcourt [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iyc-condemns-impeachment-move-against-fubara-demands-wikes-removal-as-fct-minister/feed/ 0 Rivers APC rejects move to impeach Fubara, deputy https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-rejects-move-to-impeach-fubara-deputy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-rejects-move-to-impeach-fubara-deputy/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475070 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has rejected the move by the State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. InfoStride News had earlier reported that the Assembly on Thursday initiated an impeachment process against Fubara over alleged misconduct, with the impeachment notice expected to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-rejects-move-to-impeach-fubara-deputy/feed/ 0 Rivers APC declares Fubara party leader amid tensions https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-declares-fubara-party-leader-amid-tensions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-declares-fubara-party-leader-amid-tensions/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475064 The Emeka Bekee-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state, insisting that the position is clearly provided for in the party’s constitution. Bekee made the assertion on Wednesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, against the backdrop [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-declares-fubara-party-leader-amid-tensions/feed/ 0 Wike Meets Rivers PDP, APC Chairmen Amid Political Realignments https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-meets-rivers-pdp-apc-chairmen-amid-political-realignments/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-meets-rivers-pdp-apc-chairmen-amid-political-realignments/#respond Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474897 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has met with the Rivers State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwuemeka Aaron and Chief Tony Okocha, respectively. The meeting was disclosed in a Facebook post by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, who said the three leaders met [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-meets-rivers-pdp-apc-chairmen-amid-political-realignments/feed/ 0 Analyst Warns Against Attempts to Undermine Democracy in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/analyst-warns-against-attempts-to-undermine-democracy-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/analyst-warns-against-attempts-to-undermine-democracy-in-rivers-state/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474838 Legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has warned against what he described as renewed attempts to undermine democratic principles in Rivers State as the 2026 political year begins. In a statement issued in Calabar on Friday, Ahiakwo said the resurgence of political tension in the state reflects the waning influence of godfatherism, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/analyst-warns-against-attempts-to-undermine-democracy-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Fubara, Wike Reconcile as Rivers Political Crisis Ends https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-reconcile-as-rivers-political-crisis-ends/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-reconcile-as-rivers-political-crisis-ends/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467020 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Friday announced that he has reconciled with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, bringing an end to the months-long political crisis that engulfed the state. The dispute between the two political leaders had escalated earlier in the year, prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-reconcile-as-rivers-political-crisis-ends/feed/ 0 Fubara Says He Declined to Challenge Emergency Rule to Safeguard Peace https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-he-declined-to-challenge-emergency-rule-to-safeguard-peace/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-he-declined-to-challenge-emergency-rule-to-safeguard-peace/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466969 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has explained why he refrained from legally challenging the constitutionality of the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu, saying his decision was aimed at preserving peace and stability. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, shortly after resuming office following the lifting of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-he-declined-to-challenge-emergency-rule-to-safeguard-peace/feed/ 0 Fubara Explains Decision Not to Challenge Emergency Rule in Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-explains-decision-not-to-challenge-emergency-rule-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-explains-decision-not-to-challenge-emergency-rule-in-rivers/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466955 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has revealed why he chose not to legally contest the six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu, saying his decision was guided by the need to maintain peace and stability. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, shortly after resuming office following the suspension of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-explains-decision-not-to-challenge-emergency-rule-in-rivers/feed/ 0 Tinubu Reinstates Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara After Six-Month Suspension https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reinstates-rivers-governor-siminalayi-fubara-after-six-month-suspension/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reinstates-rivers-governor-siminalayi-fubara-after-six-month-suspension/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466831 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reinstated the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, following the expiration of the six-month state of emergency declared in the state. Tinubu had on March 18, 2025, announced the emergency rule in Rivers, which led to the suspension of Governor Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-reinstates-rivers-governor-siminalayi-fubara-after-six-month-suspension/feed/ 0 Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Meets Lawmakers in First Major Reconciliation Effort https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-meets-lawmakers-in-first-major-reconciliation-effort/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-meets-lawmakers-in-first-major-reconciliation-effort/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460707 Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has held his first reconciliation meeting with the suspended Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other aggrieved lawmakers. Multiple sources confirmed on Thursday evening that the closed-door meeting, held in Abuja, ended on a positive note, with Fubara and Amaewhule seen sharing jokes and laughter while [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-meets-lawmakers-in-first-major-reconciliation-effort/feed/ 0 Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Declares: No King Lives Forever https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-declares-no-king-lives-forever/ https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-declares-no-king-lives-forever/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459688 Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that no leader holds power indefinitely, insisting that his eventual victory is certain despite his current political travails. Speaking during a gathering in Bonny, Fubara expressed confidence that justice would prevail, asserting that he remains steadfast and undeterred amid the ongoing crisis that led to his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/suspended-rivers-governor-fubara-declares-no-king-lives-forever/feed/ 0 Civic Group Demands End to Emergency Rule in Rivers, Accuses FG of Undermining Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/civic-group-demands-end-to-emergency-rule-in-rivers-accuses-fg-of-undermining-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/civic-group-demands-end-to-emergency-rule-in-rivers-accuses-fg-of-undermining-democracy/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410234 A civic coalition, Citizens’ Action for Democratic Restoration (CADR), has called for the immediate termination of emergency rule in Rivers State, warning that the Federal Government’s intervention has eroded constitutional order and intensified unrest in the oil-rich state. The group, led by its National President, Dr. Maryleen Ebere Okoro, condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/civic-group-demands-end-to-emergency-rule-in-rivers-accuses-fg-of-undermining-democracy/feed/ 0 Crisis in Rivers: Suspended Governor Fubara Meets Wike in Abuja, Begs for Reconciliation https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-in-rivers-suspended-governor-fubara-meets-wike-in-abuja-begs-for-reconciliation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-in-rivers-suspended-governor-fubara-meets-wike-in-abuja-begs-for-reconciliation/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=409525 In a significant move toward reconciliation, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at the latter’s residence in Abuja. InfoStride News reliably gathered that the meeting, held behind closed doors, was facilitated by prominent political figures including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crisis-in-rivers-suspended-governor-fubara-meets-wike-in-abuja-begs-for-reconciliation/feed/ 0 Court Fixes May 21 for Hearing on Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Suspension of Rivers Government https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-on-suit-challenging-tinubus-suspension-of-rivers-government/ https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-on-suit-challenging-tinubus-suspension-of-rivers-government/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=407765 The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has fixed May 21, 2025, for the commencement of hearing in a suit filed by Belema Briggs and others challenging the constitutional validity of the suspension of the elected executive arm of the Rivers State Government by President Bola Tinubu. The suit, which also lists the National [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/court-fixes-may-21-for-hearing-on-suit-challenging-tinubus-suspension-of-rivers-government/feed/ 0 PDP Rejects Emergency Rule in Rivers, Says Tinubu Lacks Powers to Suspend Elected Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-rejects-emergency-rule-in-rivers-says-tinubu-lacks-powers-to-suspend-elected-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-rejects-emergency-rule-in-rivers-says-tinubu-lacks-powers-to-suspend-elected-governor/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405882 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as an unconstitutional move to override the 1999 Constitution and impose an unelected administration. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP condemned the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-rejects-emergency-rule-in-rivers-says-tinubu-lacks-powers-to-suspend-elected-governor/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Urges Supporters to Remain Steadfast Amid Political Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-urges-supporters-to-remain-steadfast-amid-political-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-urges-supporters-to-remain-steadfast-amid-political-crisis/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=404408 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called on his supporters to stay resolute as the political crisis in the state continues to unfold. In a speech on Monday, Fubara reassured his supporters following the Supreme Court ruling that overturned some of his functions, including the reinstatement of sacked lawmakers and the annulment of the local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-urges-supporters-to-remain-steadfast-amid-political-crisis/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Vows Decisive Action, Strengthens Ties with Bauchi Governor https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-vows-decisive-action-strengthens-ties-with-bauchi-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-vows-decisive-action-strengthens-ties-with-bauchi-governor/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401834 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to take bold and decisive actions to address challenges and drive progress in Rivers State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Fubara made this declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi. The visit was to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-vows-decisive-action-strengthens-ties-with-bauchi-governor/feed/ 0 Fubara, Wike Camps Clash at Supreme Court Over Rivers State Disputes https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-camps-clash-at-supreme-court-over-rivers-state-disputes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-camps-clash-at-supreme-court-over-rivers-state-disputes/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401280 The political camps of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, will face off on February 10, 2025, at the Supreme Court in five separate cases filed against each other over unresolved disputes concerning Rivers State matters. The two camps shifted their legal battles to the apex court on Monday, where [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-wike-camps-clash-at-supreme-court-over-rivers-state-disputes/feed/ 0 Wike Slams PDP BoT Chair, Adolphus Wabara, Over Party Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-pdp-bot-chair-adolphus-wabara-over-party-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-pdp-bot-chair-adolphus-wabara-over-party-crisis/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401189 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Adolphus Wabara, accusing him of fueling the ongoing crisis within the party. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Sunday, Wike alleged that Wabara and some PDP leaders are responsible [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-slams-pdp-bot-chair-adolphus-wabara-over-party-crisis/feed/ 1 Senator Magnus Abe Exposes Widespread Anti-Party Activities in Rivers State Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-magnus-abe-exposes-widespread-anti-party-activities-in-rivers-state-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-magnus-abe-exposes-widespread-anti-party-activities-in-rivers-state-elections/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399770 Senator Magnus Abe has revealed that the 2023 general elections in Rivers State were marred by widespread anti-party activities across various political parties, driven by the selfish interests of politicians, including himself. Abe made the disclosure on Friday in Port Harcourt during a civic reception hosted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-magnus-abe-exposes-widespread-anti-party-activities-in-rivers-state-elections/feed/ 0 I Will Emerge Victorious Against Wike – Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-emerge-victorious-against-wike-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-emerge-victorious-against-wike-governor-fubara/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399253 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has expressed confidence that he will triumph in the ongoing political tussle with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made this declaration during the Christmas Ballad event hosted by former Governor Peter Odili in Port Harcourt. In a statement released on Sunday by his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-emerge-victorious-against-wike-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 Odili Commends Fubara for Resisting Wike’s Attempt to Dominate Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/odili-commends-fubara-for-resisting-wikes-attempt-to-dominate-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/odili-commends-fubara-for-resisting-wikes-attempt-to-dominate-rivers-state/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398992 Former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, has lauded Governor Siminilayi Fubara for his courage in preventing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from turning Rivers State into his personal estate. Odili made the remark during a Christmas Ballad event organized by his family in honor of Governor Fubara and his family. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/odili-commends-fubara-for-resisting-wikes-attempt-to-dominate-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Rivers PDP Member Edwin Condemns APC Factional Chairman Over Allegations Against Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-pdp-member-edwin-condemns-apc-factional-chairman-over-allegations-against-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-pdp-member-edwin-condemns-apc-factional-chairman-over-allegations-against-governor-fubara/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398784 A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Edwin Woko, has criticized the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Tony Okocha, for accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of instigating crises within the APC. Okocha had alleged that Governor Fubara was sponsoring internal discord within the APC, following a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-pdp-member-edwin-condemns-apc-factional-chairman-over-allegations-against-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 PDP Chieftain Slams Governor Fubara Over Remarks on State Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-slams-governor-fubara-over-remarks-on-state-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-slams-governor-fubara-over-remarks-on-state-projects/#respond Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397690 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chukwuemeka Woke, has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his recent comments on projects initiated by his predecessors. Governor Fubara, while inaugurating projects in Ahoada and Etche, had reportedly mocked some projects executed during previous administrations, referring to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-slams-governor-fubara-over-remarks-on-state-projects/feed/ 0 Wike Warns Rivals, Says they’re digging their Graves https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-warns-rivals-says-theyre-digging-their-graves/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-warns-rivals-says-theyre-digging-their-graves/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391697 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to his political opponents, stating that those opposing him are “digging their graves.” Wike made the remarks on Saturday while addressing supporters and members of his faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State. The former Rivers State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-warns-rivals-says-theyre-digging-their-graves/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Wike Sets Condition for Peace in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-sets-condition-for-peace-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-sets-condition-for-peace-in-rivers-state/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390780 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined the condition for restoring peace in Rivers State, placing the responsibility on Governor Sim Fubara. Wike and Fubara have been at odds since the governor assumed office in 2023, despite attempts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate. The disagreement between the two political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-sets-condition-for-peace-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Wike Denies Godfather Allegations Against Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-denies-godfather-allegations-against-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-denies-godfather-allegations-against-governor-fubara/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390738 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied accusations of playing godfather to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike also refuted claims that Fubara had knelt before him in a show of submission. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Tuesday, Wike addressed the allegations, describing them as baseless. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-wike-denies-godfather-allegations-against-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 Wike Accuses Rivers Governor Fubara of Instigating Political Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-accuses-rivers-governor-fubara-of-instigating-political-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-accuses-rivers-governor-fubara-of-instigating-political-crisis/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390675 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blamed Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Wike made these accusations during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, stating that Governor Fubara’s actions have contributed to the current unrest in the state. The minister criticized Fubara’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-accuses-rivers-governor-fubara-of-instigating-political-crisis/feed/ 0 No One is Above the Party, PDP Warms Nyesom Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/no-one-is-above-the-party-pdp-warms-nyesom-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/no-one-is-above-the-party-pdp-warms-nyesom-wike/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388447 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, emphasising that no individual, regardless of their position, is above the party. This caution comes in the wake of Wike’s confrontational remarks directed at PDP governors who attempted to intervene in the ongoing political turmoil [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/no-one-is-above-the-party-pdp-warms-nyesom-wike/feed/ 0 PDP Chieftain Criticises Nyesom Wike, Calls for Disciplinary Action https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-criticises-nyesom-wike-calls-for-disciplinary-action/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-criticises-nyesom-wike-calls-for-disciplinary-action/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388412 Tom Fredfish, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, has issued a strong rebuke against Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Fredfish’s comments came in response to Wike’s recent remarks during the PDP state congress in Rivers State, which Fredfish described as “vexatious” and potentially [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-chieftain-criticises-nyesom-wike-calls-for-disciplinary-action/feed/ 0 PDP Denies Filing Appeal in Rivers State Legal Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/#respond Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383471 The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied filing any appeal at the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, challenging an order from the Rivers State High Court. The order in question restrains the Chief Judge of Rivers State and the Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly from receiving or [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-denies-filing-appeal-in-rivers-state-legal-dispute/feed/ 0 Coalition Condemns Police Siege on Rivers State LG Secretariats https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-condemns-police-siege-on-rivers-state-lg-secretariats/ https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-condemns-police-siege-on-rivers-state-lg-secretariats/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383312 A coalition of civil society groups under the aegis of Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State. The coalition lamented that despite a High Court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/coalition-condemns-police-siege-on-rivers-state-lg-secretariats/feed/ 0 Rivers State Governor Criticizes Predecessor Nyesom Wike Amid Social Media Debate https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-governor-criticizes-predecessor-nyesom-wike-amid-social-media-debate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-governor-criticizes-predecessor-nyesom-wike-amid-social-media-debate/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383097 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State criticized his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a solidarity visit from the people of Ogbakor Etche on Wednesday. Governor Fubara’s comments appeared to be a reaction to a video of Wike that circulated on social media last week. The video, which showed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-governor-criticizes-predecessor-nyesom-wike-amid-social-media-debate/feed/ 0 Only God Can Resolve Rivers State Crisis, Says Former Senator Shehu Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/only-god-can-resolve-rivers-state-crisis-says-former-senator-shehu-sani/ https://www.theinfostride.com/only-god-can-resolve-rivers-state-crisis-says-former-senator-shehu-sani/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382936 Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that only divine intervention can resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Posting on social media platform X, Sani wrote: “Rivers State has been left in the hands of God to solve the problem.” Rivers State has been experiencing significant political tension since Governor Sim Fubara [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/only-god-can-resolve-rivers-state-crisis-says-former-senator-shehu-sani/feed/ 0 Governor Fubara Responds to Criticism, Affirms His Gratitude and Integrity https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-responds-to-criticism-affirms-his-gratitude-and-integrity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-responds-to-criticism-affirms-his-gratitude-and-integrity/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382924 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has addressed claims questioning his character, asserting that he is neither ungrateful nor a bad person. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, Fubara emphasized his appreciation for those who have supported him and his commitment [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-fubara-responds-to-criticism-affirms-his-gratitude-and-integrity/feed/ 0 APC Caretaker Chairman Tony Okocha Calls Wike Mentor to Governor Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-caretaker-chairman-tony-okocha-calls-wike-mentor-to-governor-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-caretaker-chairman-tony-okocha-calls-wike-mentor-to-governor-fubara/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382734 The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has described Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the mentor of Governor Sim Fubara. Okocha emphasized that Fubara owes his governorship to Wike, calling him Wike’s political investment. He noted that Fubara would not have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-caretaker-chairman-tony-okocha-calls-wike-mentor-to-governor-fubara/feed/ 0 Governor Sim Fubara Declares End to Challenges in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-declares-end-to-challenges-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-sim-fubara-declares-end-to-challenges-in-rivers-state/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382724 Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State announced on Friday that the worst is over for his administration, emphasizing their commitment to delivering good governance. This declaration follows the Appeal Court ruling that reinstated the 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking to journalists in Khana, Khana Local Government Area, Fubara expressed confidence [...]

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