Sim Fubara – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:02 +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 Sim Fubara – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 APC explains Fubara’s withdrawal from second term race, says Wike not involved https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-explains-fubaras-withdrawal-from-second-term-race-says-wike-not-involved/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-explains-fubaras-withdrawal-from-second-term-race-says-wike-not-involved/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484277 The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has explained the circumstances surrounding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party maintained that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, is not a member of the APC and did not influence the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-explains-fubaras-withdrawal-from-second-term-race-says-wike-not-involved/feed/ 0 Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary In Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-withdraws-from-apc-governorship-primary-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-withdraws-from-apc-governorship-primary-in-rivers/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=484184 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he remains committed to supporting whoever emerges as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. According to the governor, the decision [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-withdraws-from-apc-governorship-primary-in-rivers/feed/ 0 Fubara Declines Comment After APC Governorship Screening https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-declines-comment-after-apc-governorship-screening/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-declines-comment-after-apc-governorship-screening/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483471 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Sunday declined to address journalists after appearing before the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship screening committee at the Plateau State Governors’ Lodge in Abuja. After the screening exercise, Fubara was seen leaving the venue while journalists sought his reaction to the process. The governor, however, refused to comment, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-declines-comment-after-apc-governorship-screening/feed/ 0 Fubara Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Calls for Unity at Southern Monarchs Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482400 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging support for his re-election to sustain ongoing reforms and development efforts. Fubara made the call on Thursday during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council held in Port Harcourt, where monarchs from the 17 southern states gathered [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-backs-tinubus-re-election-calls-for-unity-at-southern-monarchs-meeting/feed/ 0 Rivers Assembly Begins Screening of Fubara’s Commissioner Nominees https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-begins-screening-of-fubaras-commissioner-nominees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-begins-screening-of-fubaras-commissioner-nominees/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478748 The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced the process of confirming the appointment of commissioners and members of the Rivers State Executive Council recently nominated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. InfoStride News recalls that Fubara recently dissolved the state executive council and all his special advisers, a move widely interpreted by political analysts as part [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-begins-screening-of-fubaras-commissioner-nominees/feed/ 0 Rivers Assembly Halts Impeachment Move Against Fubara, Deputy https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-halts-impeachment-move-against-fubara-deputy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-halts-impeachment-move-against-fubara-deputy/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477921 The Rivers State House of Assembly has stopped impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to TVC News, the House adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. The development is believed to be connected to the recent intervention by President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-halts-impeachment-move-against-fubara-deputy/feed/ 0 Fubara Defends Weakness in Political Dispute With Wike, Says It Was Deliberate https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-defends-weakness-in-political-dispute-with-wike-says-it-was-deliberate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-defends-weakness-in-political-dispute-with-wike-says-it-was-deliberate/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477577 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defended his approach in the political confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing what critics termed “weakness” as a deliberate strategy to preserve peace and ensure political survival. Fubara made the remarks on Friday in Lagos while receiving the Man of the Year [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-defends-weakness-in-political-dispute-with-wike-says-it-was-deliberate/feed/ 0 Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-dissolves-rivers-state-executive-council/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-dissolves-rivers-state-executive-council/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477526 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution was announced on Thursday. Following the directive, all commissioners and special advisers have been instructed to hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries. Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to the outgoing members [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-dissolves-rivers-state-executive-council/feed/ 0 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 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 APC Hails Presidency for Backing Fubara as Party Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-hails-presidency-for-backing-fubara-as-party-leader/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-hails-presidency-for-backing-fubara-as-party-leader/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476065 The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the position of the Presidency on the protracted political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. InfoStride News reports that the Presidency on Thursday affirmed that Governor Fubara is the leader [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-hails-presidency-for-backing-fubara-as-party-leader/feed/ 0 Rivers APC Faction Backs Court Order Halting Fubara’s Impeachment https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-faction-backs-court-order-halting-fubaras-impeachment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-faction-backs-court-order-halting-fubaras-impeachment/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476009 A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has thrown its weight behind the court ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The faction’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, expressed support for the ruling during a press conference held on Thursday. His comments followed the decision of the Chief Judge of Rivers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-faction-backs-court-order-halting-fubaras-impeachment/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 APC Strategy, Conflict Resolution Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-strategy-conflict-resolution-committee-holds-inaugural-meeting-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-strategy-conflict-resolution-committee-holds-inaugural-meeting-in-abuja/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475854 The All Progressives Congress, APC, Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilization Committee on Wednesday night held its inaugural meeting in Abuja. The meeting was hosted by the committee’s chairman and Governor of Yobe State, Mala Buni, at the Yobe State Governor’s Lodge in the Federal Capital Territory. Governors in attendance included Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-strategy-conflict-resolution-committee-holds-inaugural-meeting-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Rivers APC Warns Against Legislative Coup, Urges Chief Judge to Obey Court Order https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-warns-against-legislative-coup-urges-chief-judge-to-obey-court-order/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-warns-against-legislative-coup-urges-chief-judge-to-obey-court-order/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475633 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has warned that the state must not be allowed to slide into what it described as a “legislative coup d’état,” amid the ongoing impeachment moves against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. The party made the position known in a statement signed by its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-apc-warns-against-legislative-coup-urges-chief-judge-to-obey-court-order/feed/ 0 Aisha Yesufu Slams Rivers Lawmakers Over Impeachment Moves Against Fubara https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-slams-rivers-lawmakers-over-impeachment-moves-against-fubara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-slams-rivers-lawmakers-over-impeachment-moves-against-fubara/#respond Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475579 A socio-political activist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu said lawmakers who have deviated from their primary responsibility of representing the people should be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-yesufu-slams-rivers-lawmakers-over-impeachment-moves-against-fubara/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 Fubara Orders Immediate Employment of Children of Fallen Servicemen in Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-orders-immediate-employment-of-children-of-fallen-servicemen-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-orders-immediate-employment-of-children-of-fallen-servicemen-in-rivers/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475525 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the immediate employment of children of deceased servicemen in the state as part of measures to support families of fallen heroes. The directive was issued on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, marking activities for the 2026 Armed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-orders-immediate-employment-of-children-of-fallen-servicemen-in-rivers/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 Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Won’t Dump Wike for Fubara – Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-tinubu-wont-dump-wike-for-fubara-fayose/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-tinubu-wont-dump-wike-for-fubara-fayose/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475389 Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said President Bola Tinubu will not sacrifice the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the lingering political crisis in the state. Fayose made the assertion on Tuesday while speaking on ARISE News, noting that the resolution of the Rivers [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-crisis-tinubu-wont-dump-wike-for-fubara-fayose/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 Group Raises Alarm Over Wike’s Political Activities, Warns of Threat to Democracy https://www.theinfostride.com/group-raises-alarm-over-wikes-political-activities-warns-of-threat-to-democracy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/group-raises-alarm-over-wikes-political-activities-warns-of-threat-to-democracy/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475216 A civil advocacy organisation, the Niger Delta Network, NDN, has raised concerns over what it described as the growing political recklessness of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, warning of its implications for Rivers State, the Niger Delta region and Nigeria’s democracy. The group, in a press statement issued on Thursday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/group-raises-alarm-over-wikes-political-activities-warns-of-threat-to-democracy/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 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 APC Chairman Declares Fubara Party Leader in Rivers, Backs Him for Second Term Bid https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-declares-fubara-party-leader-in-rivers-backs-him-for-second-term-bid/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-declares-fubara-party-leader-in-rivers-backs-him-for-second-term-bid/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474773 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the leader of the party in the state. Yilwatda’s position comes amid renewed political tension between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over control of the party’s leadership [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chairman-declares-fubara-party-leader-in-rivers-backs-him-for-second-term-bid/feed/ 0 Fubara Charges Newly Appointed Special Advisers on Teamwork, Effective Governance in Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-charges-newly-appointed-special-advisers-on-teamwork-effective-governance-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-charges-newly-appointed-special-advisers-on-teamwork-effective-governance-in-rivers/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474726 Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the newly appointed Special Advisers in the state to work as a team and remain committed to the vision of his administration in order to deliver effective and people-centred governance. The governor gave the charge on Friday, January 2, 2025, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-charges-newly-appointed-special-advisers-on-teamwork-effective-governance-in-rivers/feed/ 0 Fubara Cannot Win Elections Without Wike’s Support — APC Chieftain Giadom https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-cannot-win-elections-without-wikes-support-apc-chieftain-giadom/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-cannot-win-elections-without-wikes-support-apc-chieftain-giadom/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474577 The National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Victor Giadom, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, cannot record any electoral success without the backing of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Giadom made the assertion while speaking on the political dynamics in Rivers State, particularly in Gokana [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-cannot-win-elections-without-wikes-support-apc-chieftain-giadom/feed/ 0 Fubara Says Joining APC Was an Easy Decision https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-joining-apc-was-an-easy-decision/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-joining-apc-was-an-easy-decision/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:00:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473848 Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that his decision to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was an easy one. The governor stated this on Thursday while addressing journalists at the APC national headquarters in Abuja. Fubara’s defection comes after a prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, which saw him locked in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-says-joining-apc-was-an-easy-decision/feed/ 0 Fubara Visits APC National Secretariat After Defection https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-visits-apc-national-secretariat-after-defection/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-visits-apc-national-secretariat-after-defection/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473795 The recently defected Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday visited the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja. Fubara arrived at the party’s secretariat at about 6:50 p.m. and was received by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru; the National Welfare Secretary, Hon. Donatus Nwapa; and the Deputy National Organising [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-visits-apc-national-secretariat-after-defection/feed/ 0 Bwala Hails Fubara’s Defection, Says South-South Now APC Territory https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-hails-fubaras-defection-says-south-south-now-apc-territory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-hails-fubaras-defection-says-south-south-now-apc-territory/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473498 President Bola Tinubu’s Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that the South-South geopolitical zone is now fully under the control of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Bwala made the remark while reacting to the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC. InfoStride News recalls [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bwala-hails-fubaras-defection-says-south-south-now-apc-territory/feed/ 0 Amaewhule Accuses Fubara of Misappropriating N600bn, Says Rivers Assembly Not for Sale https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-accuses-fubara-of-misappropriating-n600bn-says-rivers-assembly-not-for-sale/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-accuses-fubara-of-misappropriating-n600bn-says-rivers-assembly-not-for-sale/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473409 The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriating over N600 billion allegedly left in the state’s coffers after the period of emergency rule. Amaewhule made the allegation on Tuesday during a press conference in Port Harcourt, the state capital, claiming that the funds were being [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaewhule-accuses-fubara-of-misappropriating-n600bn-says-rivers-assembly-not-for-sale/feed/ 0 PDP Describes Fubara’s Defection to APC as Self-Inflicted, Warns of One-Party Drift https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-fubaras-defection-to-apc-as-self-inflicted-warns-of-one-party-drift/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-fubaras-defection-to-apc-as-self-inflicted-warns-of-one-party-drift/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473403 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as “self-inflicted,” warning that the development poses a threat to Nigeria’s democratic balance. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP said the governor’s decision [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-describes-fubaras-defection-to-apc-as-self-inflicted-warns-of-one-party-drift/feed/ 0 ADC Slams Fubara Over Defection to APC, Says Governor Failed to Consult Rivers People https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-slams-fubara-over-defection-to-apc-says-governor-failed-to-consult-rivers-people/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-slams-fubara-over-defection-to-apc-says-governor-failed-to-consult-rivers-people/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473398 The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara over his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, without what he described as proper consultation with the people of the state. InfoStride News recalls that Governor Fubara, on Tuesday, confirmed his intention to join [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-slams-fubara-over-defection-to-apc-says-governor-failed-to-consult-rivers-people/feed/ 0 Rivers Elder Statesman Defends Fubara’s Defection to APC https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-elder-statesman-defends-fubaras-defection-to-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-elder-statesman-defends-fubaras-defection-to-apc/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473396 An elder statesman in Rivers State, Bernard Mikko, has defended Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing the move as necessary for self-preservation, political protection and the overall interest of the state. Mikko spoke during an interview with journalists on Wednesday, where he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-elder-statesman-defends-fubaras-defection-to-apc/feed/ 0 Fresh Crisis Brews in Rivers as 16 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-crisis-brews-in-rivers-as-16-lawmakers-dump-pdp-for-apc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-crisis-brews-in-rivers-as-16-lawmakers-dump-pdp-for-apc/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473278 Barely three months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu brokered peace between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his estranged political ally, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, tensions have resurfaced in Rivers State. InfoStride News gathered that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-crisis-brews-in-rivers-as-16-lawmakers-dump-pdp-for-apc/feed/ 0 Fubara Appoints Benibo Anabraba as New Rivers SSG https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-appoints-benibo-anabraba-as-new-rivers-ssg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-appoints-benibo-anabraba-as-new-rivers-ssg/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=469138 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Before his appointment, Anabraba served as the Commissioner for Lands and Survey under Governor Fubara’s administration. Anabraba held the position prior to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State six months ago. It would [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-appoints-benibo-anabraba-as-new-rivers-ssg/feed/ 1 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 Rivers Assembly’s Demands on Fubara Premature, Unnecessary — APC Chieftain https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assemblys-demands-on-fubara-premature-unnecessary-apc-chieftain/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assemblys-demands-on-fubara-premature-unnecessary-apc-chieftain/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466998 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has criticised the demand by the Rivers State House of Assembly for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to immediately present a new Appropriation Bill and transmit the list of commissioner nominees, describing the move as “premature” and an “unwarranted interference” in executive affairs. In a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assemblys-demands-on-fubara-premature-unnecessary-apc-chieftain/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 Wike Denies Plans to Influence Fubara’s Appointments in Rivers https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-denies-plans-to-influence-fubaras-appointments-in-rivers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-denies-plans-to-influence-fubaras-appointments-in-rivers/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466951 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he intends to influence appointments in Rivers State as Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumes office after six months of emergency rule. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, Wike stressed that he would not impose candidates on the governor despite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-denies-plans-to-influence-fubaras-appointments-in-rivers/feed/ 0 PDP Urges Fubara to Remain Loyal, Probe Rivers’ Six-Month Emergency Rule https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-fubara-to-remain-loyal-probe-rivers-six-month-emergency-rule/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-fubara-to-remain-loyal-probe-rivers-six-month-emergency-rule/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466948 As Governor Siminalayi Fubara prepares to return to office, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on him to remain steadfast with the party, reject overtures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and probe the management of Rivers State during the six-month emergency rule. In separate interviews with Vanguard, PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barrister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-urges-fubara-to-remain-loyal-probe-rivers-six-month-emergency-rule/feed/ 0 Rivers Assembly Resumes Plenary, Demands Review of Emergency Rule Expenditures https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-resumes-plenary-demands-review-of-emergency-rule-expenditures/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-resumes-plenary-demands-review-of-emergency-rule-expenditures/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466946 The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday resumed plenary, following the expiration of the six-month emergency rule declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. The Assembly had last convened on March 12, a week before the declaration of the emergency rule. At Thursday’s sitting, lawmakers demanded a comprehensive review [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-assembly-resumes-plenary-demands-review-of-emergency-rule-expenditures/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 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 Fubara Thanks Tinubu for Intervention in Rivers Crisis, Assures Return of Peace and Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-thanks-tinubu-for-intervention-in-rivers-crisis-assures-return-of-peace-and-governance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fubara-thanks-tinubu-for-intervention-in-rivers-crisis-assures-return-of-peace-and-governance/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=435394 Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters and residents of the state to express gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his timely intervention in the state’s prolonged political crisis. Fubara made the appeal during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement on Thursday, as part of activities marking his [...]

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