Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara yesterday broke his silence over widespread speculations that he had defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the ongoing realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.. Fubara made the clarification during an inspection tour of the newly constructed…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has said that his administration achieved a lot in the health sector in the past two and half years, especially with employment of over 2,000 health workers. Fubara made the remark in a statement issued by Mr Onwuka Nzeshi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Port Harcourt on…
The Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has downplayed the departure of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting the party will feel no loss after his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Mr Hakeem Olalemi, the PDP Vice Chairman (Central), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Fubara’s move was less a reflection…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the PDP’s failure to protect the people of the state. Speaking to stakeholders at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Fubara emphasized that his continued tenure as governor is due to the support of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday met privately with Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meetings, held separately, have stirred considerable interest among political observers. The encounter with Governor Fubara was particularly notable, coming at a time when political activities in Rivers…
Students from Rivers State studying at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to urgently establish bursary allowances, scholarship schemes and other incentives to ease the financial pressures affecting their studies. The appeal was made by the Rivers Students’ Union, ABU chapter. Speaking during a meeting of the union on Monday,…
Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has described the state as a safe haven for investments in the oil and gas sector, emphasizing its crucial role in the region’s economic development. Speaking at an oil and gas summit in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Fubara, represented by Dr. Benibo Anabraba, the Secretary to the State Government,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has hailed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as a man of resilience and calm leadership whose qualities inspire the party nationwide. Chief Bakkita Bello, Caretaker Chairman of the Ondo PDP, made the remark in a statement on Wednesday in Akure while welcoming Fubara back to…
Suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has joined Nigerians in mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82. In a condolence statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara described Buhari’s death as a great loss for the…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for brokering peace between suspended Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. NYCN President, SaraIgbe Sukubo, made the commendation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Sukubo, however , appealed to the president to take the next bold step…
