Politics

Rivers LG Elections: Fubara Loses To APC

Daily Dispatch August 31, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 20 out of the 23 local government areas in Saturday’s Chairmanship and Councillorship elections, according to results released by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In contrast, the ruling Peoples Democratic

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Fubara: True Peace Requires Sacrifice, No Matter the Cost

Daily Dispatch June 28, 2025

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing peace, stability, and progress in the state, stating that no sacrifice is too great in pursuit of these goals. Fubara made this known following a recent reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Both leaders were present at a […]

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Wike: We’ve reached a final agreement to work with governor Fubara

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the resolution of his longstanding political conflict with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following a peace meeting mediated by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Speaking to journalists on Thursday night after a closed-door session at the Presidential Villa, Wike announced

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Fubara meets Amaewhule, other lawmakers

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2025

Suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has met with the suspended Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule and other aggrieved state lawmakers. It was learnt on Thursday evening the meeting held and ended with Fubara holding the hands of Amaewhule as they shared jokes and laughter. It was also gathered that the meeting, […]

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Just In: Tinubu, Fubara, Ogoni leaders meet in Aso Rock

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Governor Sim Fubara of State Rivers State and the leaders of Ogoniland at the presidential Villa Abuja. Governor Fubara arrived with Senator Lee Maeba and among the delegation were Senators Magnus Abe, Olaka Nwogu, Chief Victor Giadom, Chief Kenneth Kobani, Monsignor Pius Kii, Leedom Mitee, as well as […]

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Fubara, Wike crisis: How Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara almost resigned

Daily Dispatch October 30, 2023

There are indications that all may not be well with the relationship between the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara and his Godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike. This is coming as Governor Fubara was said to have almost resigned his position two weeks ago, but for the quick intervention […]