Siminalayi Fubara
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 20239.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria, recognized for overseeing substantial increases in the state's personnel costs. His administration has prioritized worker salaries, achieving a remarkable rise of over 105% in personnel expenses, emphasizing investment in the state's workforce.
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Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, is committed to creating a transparent and investment-friendly business environment.
Rivers' Commitment to Business-Friendly Environment ReaffirmNigeria· 2026-06-19
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State who has been involved in a political feud with Nyesom Wike.
Tinubu Brokers Peace in Rivers Political CrisisNigeria· 2026-02-10
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike departed the Presidential Villa together in a symbolic display of truce.
Tinubu's Truce, US Deportations & MoreNigeria· 2026-02-10Siminalayi Fubara is the newly-defected Rivers State governor who has not yet been officially welcomed into the APC.
APC Explains Delay in Welcoming Fubara After DefectionNigeria· 2026-02-09
Fubara officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC on December 9, 2025.
APC engages Wike to resolve Rivers crisis, Basiru revealsNigeria· 2026-01-30
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State facing uncertainty over his chances of securing a second-term ticket in the APC.
Fubara & Kano Gov Face Uncertainty for APC Second Term TickeNigeria· 2026-01-25
The Minister of the FCT keeps breathing down the neck of Governor Siminalayi Fubara because he brought him to power.
Why godfatherism in Nigerian politics must endNigeria· 2026-01-25
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing impeachment allegations from the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Rivers CJ Declines to Probe Fubara Amid Impeachment SagaNigeria· 2026-01-23
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara defected to the APC in December.
Makinde rules out defection plans after meeting with TinubuNigeria· 2026-01-23
Siminalayi Fubara is the successor of Nyesom Wike and a key figure in the political rift in Rivers State.
PANDEF meets Wike, Fubara amid Rivers State political crisisNigeria· 2026-01-18
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State who is facing impeachment proceedings.
Rivers APC Urges CJ to Respect Court Order on ImpeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-18
Siminalayi Fubara is facing allegations that are being investigated by a panel set up by the Chief Judge of Rivers State.
Morning Recap: Obasanjo shuns Atiku, S'Eagles win bronze, Matawalle’s nine-way wedding, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-01-18
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State who is facing impeachment proceedings.
Rivers Lawmakers Proceed with MoveNigeria· 2026-01-17
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Rivers Lawmakers Vow to Continue Fubara Impeachment ProcessNigeria· 2026-01-16Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State who is facing impeachment proceedings.
Rivers lawmakers make u-turn, back Fubara impeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-16Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State facing impeachment proceedings.
Rivers Assembly Shelves Sitting Amid Speaker Impeachment RumNigeria· 2026-01-16
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State facing impeachment proceedings.
Rivers Assembly Fails to Reconvene for Fubara ImpeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-15Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing impeachment proceedings due to allegations of gross misconduct.
Lawmakers Urge Halt to Governor Fubara's ImpeachmentNigeria· 2026-01-14Governor Fubara is involved in a power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
Fayose Urges Fubara to Reconcile in Wike CrisisNigeria· 2026-01-13
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State who is being considered for unconditional solidarity support by some political parties.
IPAC Slams Wike's Rainbow Coalition Claim as MisleadingNigeria· 2026-01-13
Siminalayi Fubara is the Governor of Rivers State facing impeachment proceedings.
Two Pro-Wike Lawmakers Pull OutNigeria· 2026-01-13
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, returned to Port Harcourt amid fresh impeachment proceedings against him.
Nigerian news recap: Fubara's return, Kwankwaso dramaNigeria· 2026-01-11
The governors of Borno and Rivers states, Babagana Zulum and Siminalayi Fubara, respectively, have yet to present their 2026 appropriation bills before their state Houses of Assembly.
Anambra & Enugu Lead the WayNigeria· 2025-12-26
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally welcomed members of the National Assembly who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Fubara Praises Pro-Wike Senators' Defection to APCNigeria· 2025-12-25
Fubara paid a condolence visit to Governor Douye Diri following the death of the state’s Deputy Governor.
Fubara visits Diri over Bayelsa deputy governor’s deathNigeria· 2025-12-21
Siminalayi Fubara is the Rivers State Governor who recently defected to the ruling APC.
Presidency, opposition clash over weaponising of EFCCNigeria· 2025-12-15
Siminalayi Fubara will today resume duties as Governor of Rivers State, following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu Reinstates Fubara as GoveNigeria· 2025-09-18
As Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State prepares to return to the Government House, there are strong indications that his support base has waned.
Support Base Wanes Amidst UNigeria· 2025-09-07
Siminalayi Fubara's decision to return as governor after his suspension has disappointed Peter Ameh.
Fubara's Return as Rivers Governor Disappoints CUPPNigeria· 2025-09-01
Governor Siminalayi Fubara lost his LGA, Opobo-Nkoro, to the main opposition party in the state.
Atiku Seeks Annulment, Wike Reasserts CoNigeria· 2025-09-01
