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NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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APC clears 33 Rivers Assembly aspirants, disqualifies Fubara allies

THE screening committee set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Rivers State House of Assembly election has cleared 33 aspirants while disqualifying 65 others ahead of the party’s primaries. The committee, headed by Muraina Ajibola, screened 98 aspirants who obtained nomination forms to contest the 32 seats in the state assembly. The […]

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May 04, 2026 post

Wike backs Alabo George for 2027 Rivers governorship

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed Mr Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship. George, a former commissioner for works, is expected to contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what is shaping up to be a key political […]

Feb 19, 2026 post

Rivers House of Assembly suspends Fubara’s impeachment after Tinubu’s intervention

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier this month. The resolution to pause the process was reached on Thursday during plenary at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Lawmakers […]

Jan 27, 2026 post

After Fubara feud, Wike in fresh showdown with FCT workers

THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, is in fresh battle with workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), weeks after feud with Rivers State Governor, Mr Sim Fubara. On Monday, the striking Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), staged a protest at the National Industrial […]

Jan 13, 2026 post

Odili to Wike: Fubara is political leader of Rivers State

Former Rivers State governor, Dr Peter Odili, has reaffirmed his backing for Governor Siminalayi Fubara as political tensions continue to simmer in the state. Speaking at a public gathering in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Odili told Fubara that he enjoyed the overwhelming support of Rivers residents and encouraged him not to waver. According to Odili, […]

Jan 10, 2026 post

Wike’s camp intensifies plot to impeach Fubara next week

THE camp of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, is intensifying plans to impeach Governor of Rivers State, Mr Sim Fubara, next week. Economy Post gathered from sources close to the FCT minister that neither the House Speaker Martins Amaewhule nor the minister is ready to give Governor Fubara any benefit […]

Jan 08, 2026 post

APC coalition demands Wike’s sack as FCT minister

A bloc of prominent figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC), rallying under the banners of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately remove Mr Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The coalition accused the minister of insubordination, engaging […]

Jan 08, 2026 post

Rivers Assembly Speaker: Fubara is a serious risk to democratic governance, a mistake

Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Martins Amaewhule, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, accusing their administration of posing a serious risk to democratic governance in the state. Addressing lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary session, Mr Amaewhule said the Assembly would formally document its concerns and transmit […]

Jan 08, 2026 post

Rivers Assembly begins Fubara’s impeachment over gross misconduct

The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ms Ngozi Odu, over gross misconduct. The move was announced during a plenary session on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr Martins Amaewhule, and broadcast live on Channels Television. During the session, the Majority […]