NEWS

Fubara, Rivers Assembly Not at War Over 2026 Budget — Govt

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh confrontation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill, insisting that the budget is progressing through the normal legislative process. The government, in a statement issued

BUSINESS

Fubara Woos Investors as Rivers Unveils High-Tech Paint Plant for Oil, Gas Industry

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday renewed his administration’s commitment to creating an investment-friendly environment, declaring that sustained infrastructure development and improved ease of doing business are central to the state’s economic growth strategy. The governor made the declaration during the commissioning of the Solewant Specialty

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Fubara Swears in 12 Permanent Secretaries

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

…Tasks Them on Integrity, Service Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday swore in 12 new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to uphold the oath of office, demonstrate integrity, and provide selfless leadership as they assume the highest managerial positions in the state civil service. The governor said the appointments were not rewards or avenues

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Fubara Targets ‘Dubai in Rivers’ as FG, State Seal Creative Economy Deal

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday unveiled an ambitious vision to transform the Oyorokoto coastline into a world-class tourism destination comparable to Dubai, as the Federal Government and the state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the Renewed Hope Cultural Project. Speaking at the signing ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt,

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Fubara Pushes for Sweeping Public Service Reforms, Digital Transformation

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for sustained investment in public service reforms, capacity development and digital transformation, warning that Nigeria must reposition its public institutions to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishments (NCE) in

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Security Is Foundation of Prosperity, Fubara Tells Nigerians as Army Marks 2026 Celebration

Daily Dispatch July 6, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that security remains the bedrock of national prosperity, stressing that no society can achieve sustainable development without peace, stability and the sacrifices of its armed forces. Speaking at the gala night of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt on Sunday, the governor commended the […]