The Rivers State Government’s N1.854tn 2026 Appropriation Bill has remained unpassed more than a month after Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented it to the state House of Assembly. The delay is reportedly linked to fresh agreements between the governor and the Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly, amid lingering political tensions and concerns over unfulfilled commitments. The budget, tagged…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking his first appearance before the Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule since the political crisis that fractured the legislature in 2023. The budget presentation signals a significant political milestone following the reconciliation between Governor Fubara…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has praised the Nigerian Army for its sustained efforts in combating crime, crude oil theft, and illegal bunkering, saying the military’s operations have contributed to increased crude oil production and improved national revenue. Governor Fubara made the remarks on Friday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has called on Nigeria’s organised private sector to urgently invest in the country’s blue economy, warning that foreign operators are already taking advantage of its vast marine resources. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the immediate sealing of the site of the collapsed building on Odili Road in Port Harcourt, suspending all activities at the location as investigations into the incident continue. The governor issued the directive during a visit to the scene on Thursday, describing the collapse as tragic and expressing…
Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the APC gubernatorial primaries in Rivers State, citing the need to preserve peace, stability, and unity in the state above personal political ambition. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fubara said the decision came after deep reflection and wide consultations with family, friends, and political associates. According to him, leadership…
ubaraRivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, stating that Nigeria is under capable leadership and should continue on its current developmental path. He made the remarks on Thursday in Port Harcourt while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, which brought together monarchs from the 17…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in five newly appointed commissioners following their screening and confirmation by the Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday. The commissioners sworn in are Mr. Tonye Bellgam, Professor Temple Nwofor, Dr. Peters Nwagor, Mr. Lekue Kenneth, and Sir Amairigha Edward Hart. The Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office were administered…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the Nigerian Air Force to improve security across the state, especially in tackling oil theft and other criminal activities. The governor made this known while hosting the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, during his first official visit…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in Dagogo Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff, urging them to approach their responsibilities with professionalism and avoid politicising their offices. The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly after their nominations were announced. While administering the oath of office, the…
