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…Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and his estranged political mentor, Nyesom Wike, have shown a notable willingness to soften their positions RIVERS, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | Strong indications have emerged that the rising political tension in Rivers State over the impeachment threat against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, may soon ease, as both rival camps appear ready…

By Naija247news Staff | Port Harcourt, May 11, 2025 – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is not desperate to reclaim his seat nearly two months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. Fubara made the remarks on Sunday at a Service of Songs in Port Harcourt, held in honour of Edwin Clark, the late Niger Delta elder statesman and…

Reps to Tinibu: Reinstate Fubara, deploy Abdusalami committee Amidst the ongoing State of Emergency declared in Rivers State, President Tinubu has been implored to reinstate the governor of the state. According to the statement made by the state’s House of Representatives member, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, said the intelligence relied on by the president to declare the state of emergency in Rivers…

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as false and malicious social media reports claiming that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a delegation from the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) visited Governor Siminalayi Fubara last Sunday. The government described the reports as fake news aimed at inciting chaos and lawlessness in the state.  In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, breaking his silence on the matter. Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, Tinubu revealed that he had foreseen the crisis. He urged PANDEF to return home and work towards peace in accordance with the rule of law,…

Tinubu Requests Senate Approval for Removal of Three RECs Leaders from the Niger Delta, under the banner of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), are set to engage in a crucial discussion with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. PANDEF, originally convened by the late elder statesman Senator Edwin Clark, serves as the voice of traditional rulers, community leaders,…

The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Peace and Reconciliation Committee has appealed for mutual respect and political stability in Rivers State, calling on all parties to prioritize the wishes of the people. The Chairman of the Rivers Elders Forum, Rufus George, who made this call at a closed-door meeting on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, expressed optimism about the reconciliation efforts, stating…