Siminalayi Fubara
16 Jan
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by standard-bearer of All Progressives Congress (APC), Patrick Tonye-Cole, against the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial contest in Rivers State.
16 Jan
Rivers State House of Assembly has invited nine commissioner nominees for screening and confirmation as members of the state executive council.
14 Jan
Some youths under the umbrella of Kalabari True Patriots have commended Rivers State Governor, SiminalayiFubara, and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, NyesomWike, for their peaceful posture toward the political crisis
10 Jan
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Tuesday, inspected the deplorable section of the Etche-Igbodo Road in Etche Local Government Area and pledged to immediately commence completion work on the road.
8 Jan
Delta State has applauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country for their fight against oil theft and other crimes. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori gave the commendation at the 2023 combined West African Social Activities...
5 Jan
A UK-based newspaper, TheNigerian News, has announced Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State as the winner of its International Peace Prize Medal Award 2023. A statement by the company's Chief Executive Officer, David Young, said the award is in recognition of Governor Fubara's purposeful leadership and firm belief in democracy and the rule of law.…
5 Jan
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, led some prominent leaders of the state to visit his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/ Opokuma Local Council, where they agreed to work together...
5 Jan
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, yesterday, urged the people of Ogoni to promote peace and eschew division among themselves. Fubara, while speaking at the Ogoni Day celebration at Bori Town in Khana Council, solicited support and partnership with his administration.
5 Jan
Former Speaker and resigned member of Ahoada II constituency of Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, has withdrawn his contempt suit against the 25 of the 27 lawmakers, who defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) last year.
5 Jan
President Bola Tinubu have been applauded for wading into the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Mr Nyesom Wike. The Coalition of Minority and Indigenous Ethnic Groups in Africa ....
4 Jan
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged his Rivers counterpart, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, to take measures that would help to restore peace in Rivers to ensure speedy development. Diri gave the advice on Thursday when Fubara, accompanied by top government functionaries, visited him in his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The News…
2 Jan
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed not to concede his mandate to anyone.The governor, while speaking at the cross-over service at St Paul’s Archdeaconry Parish in Opobo Town on 2024 New Year’s Eve..
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