Thursday, June 25, 2026

Rivers State

February 21, 2026

Rivers by-election orderly, peaceful, says INEC REC

The state house of assembly constituencies by-election is for Ahoada East and Khana in Rivers.

Voting started at 10:50 at polling unit 007 Township Primary School 3
February 4, 2026

Party Impasse: Wike-backed PDP promises to hold ‘all-inclusive convention’

The PDP caretaker committee, backed by FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has pledged to deliver ”an all-inclusive convention that every member of the party will be happy with”.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
January 29, 2026

Ohanaeze congratulates Rivers governor on  51st birthday celebration 

Ohanaeze stated, “May the years ahead bring you greater accomplishments and lasting impact. Happy Birthday Your Excellency.”

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara [Photo: Facebook/RSG]
January 17, 2026

Rivers leaders pledge cross-party support for Tinubu in 2027

Mr Worlu said political actors chose cooperation over division to sustain the goodwill Rivers has enjoyed under Mr Tinubu’s administration.

President Bola Tinubu
January 10, 2026

No one can push us out in Rivers, Wike tells supporters amid feud with Fubara

Mr Wike insisted that his supporters and loyalists remain resolute despite threats since the 2023 general elections.

Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 7, 2026

PDP chieftain raises concern over delay of Rivers’ 2026 budget

Mr Wike said the visit was to thank residents for supporting Mr Tinubu in 2023 and to mobilise them for continued backing in the 2027 elections.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 6, 2026

Rivers governor stalled development in Oyigbo LG: APC Chieftain 

Mr Akawor demanded that If N40 billion was allocated across groups, Oyigbo must not be shortchanged.

Rivers State
January 5, 2026

Resign as FCT minister to face Rivers politics; stop meddling in APC matters: National Secretary

His remarks followed Mr Wike’s warning asking the APC national secretary to steer clear of Rivers politics.

Ajibola Basiru and Nyesom Wike
January 5, 2026

I’ll select candidate who’ll protect my interests in Rivers, not betray me like Fubara: Wike

“We will get somebody we can trust, go home, and sleep with our eyes closed. Politics is about interest,” said Mr Wike.

Wike, Fubara
January 4, 2026

Rivers APC will obey Wike’s directives on 2027 poll: Official 

Mr Otobo said, “We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State.”