Headline: Tinubu: We’ve Upgraded 8,800 Health Centres, Spent N45.9bn; Over 100,000 Nigerians Benefit from Credit Scheme President Bola Tinubu announced that his administration has spent N45.9 billion to upgrade 8,800 primary healthcare centres, improving maternal care and diagnostics in underserved communities, though specific locations weren’t mentioned. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Tinubu also revealed that over 100,000 Nigerians have so far benefited from the national consumer credit scheme, with 400,000 more set to join in the next phase to boost small businesses and financial inclusion. He highlighted achievements in infrastructure, including completion of 279 roads, construction of major highways like the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road, and expansion of rural roads. Nigeria has reportedly received over $52 billion from Afreximbank, supporting projects in energy, health, manufacturing, and creative industries, such as the Dangote Refinery and the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence. Tinubu confirmed Nigeria’s approval of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and announced the launch of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja with $5 billion capital to support clean energy transition. He praised Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah for growing the bank’s assets from $5 billion to $37 billion, and commended the institution’s role in Africa’s pandemic response, trade integration, and SME development. #Tinubu #Fubara #Wike #Amaewhule #RiversStateCrisis #TinubuPeaceTalks #HealthcareNigeria

Fubara, Wike, Amaewhule Reunite Publicly After Tinubu-Brokered Peace Talks Rivers State’s suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and suspended State Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule made a rare joint public appearance at a funeral in Rumueprikom, just two days after President Bola Tinubu hosted peace talks in Abuja aimed at resolving their nearly two-year-long political rift. The gathering, which took place in Wike’s hometown, comes after months of tension that previously led to a state of emergency declaration in the state. Though no political statements were made, the event signals possible progress toward reconciliation. Prominent political figures, including Senators Allwell Onyesoh, George Sekibo, and Olaka Nwogu, were also in attendance, alongside other top leaders from the PDP and APC. Their shared presence has reignited hopes that the prolonged political crisis may finally be drawing to a close. #Fubara, #Wike, #Amaewhule, #RiversStateCrisis, #TinubuPeaceTalks,

BREAKING: After a meeting with President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, and Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, have resolved their differences. — Imran Muhammad

Tinubu to reinstate Fubara - Here are four conditions to be met 🟢 Fubara will be reinstated to complete his four-year tenure BUT must forgo any plans to seek a second term in 2027 🟢 Wike would be allowed to nominate all the local government chairpersons across the 23 LGAs of the state. 🟢 Fubara has also agreed to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike who were suspended from the state assembly. 🟢 In return, the lawmakers will not initiate any impeachment proceedings against him.

FUBARA SPEAKS AFTER PEACE MEETING WITH WIKE. There may finally be light at the end of the tunnel for Rivers State, as its suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed strong hope that peace is on its way back to the state following a high-level intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Daily Post reported. On Thursday night, President Tinubu hosted a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa between Governor Fubara and his political rival and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, in a bid to resolve the prolonged political crisis that has rocked the oil-rich state. The closed-door meeting reportedly ended on a positive note, with both parties reaching an agreement to lay down their swords and embrace peace. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Fubara sounded confident and relieved. According to him, the state’s progress has been held back for too long by political infighting, and now is the time to move forward in unity. “For me, it’s very important that this day has come. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace, and by the special grace of God, this night, with the help of Mr. President and the agreement of the leaders of the state, peace has returned to Rivers State,” Fubara said. He further promised that his administration would do everything possible to sustain the peace and prevent a return to the chaos that has plagued the state in recent months.

"HE'S SAD TO SEE WIKE, FUBARA TOGETHER AGAIN"- FCT MINISTER'S AIDE, LERE KNOCKS LAWYER. Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long term feud between the two politicians. The development has been generating mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. While some reactors are excited over the development, others are pessimistic, holding that the recent agreement may still hit the rock. An activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a post on his Facebook page, urged Governor Fubara not to hang loose, stating that the Minister may still make his life miserable. Apparently responding to Deji, Lere in a post on his X handle said the lawyer is sad to see the two politicians reconciled. He wrote, “One Online Bazeless Lawyer is on Social Media lamenting over the return of Gov Fubara to his political base. “He is sad to see Wike and Fubara together again. “Money no go flow from the Rivers again. Online Bazeless lawyer must to lament”.

"NO MATTER THE AGREEMENT YOU HAVE WITH WIKE, HE'LL MAKE YOUR LIFE MISERABLE"- ADEYANJU WARNS FUBARA. Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has warned the suspended governor of Rivers State to be wary of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju stated this while reacting to the recent declaration of peace by both politicians. Recall that President Bola Tinubu met with Wike, Fubara, and the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday night to discuss the lingering crisis in the state. According to reports, the President was able to end the face-off between Governor Fubara, Wike, and the lawmakers. Reacting to the development in a post on his Facebook page, the activist expressed pessimism that the agreement between the duo may still hit the rocks. He urged Fubara not to hang loose, stating that the Minister may still make his life miserable. According to the lawyer, “No matter the agreement you have with Wike, he will make your life miserable. Wike is an unreasonable man. “Fubara will not be able to sleep with two eyes closed and 2027 will be worst. Even when Wike makes a vow, his vow is as useless as the T in buffet.” Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that the political crisis plaguing Rivers State would soon be resolved by the National Assembly. He made the disclosure on Thursday during the commissioning of the Kugbo Taxi and Bus Terminal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Akpabio promised that the National Assembly would play a key role in ensuring political stability and restoring peace in the state. He disclosed that efforts were underway to address the root causes of the crisis and foster reconciliation among aggrieved stakeholders. “We are determined to ensure that normalcy returns to Rivers State. The National Assembly will work closely with all parties involved to ensure lasting peace and progress for the people,” Akpabio said. The political crisis in Rivers State had led to the suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and the state legislature, three months ago. President Bola Tinubu suspended Fubara for six months while declaring a state of emergency. Since his suspension, Fubara had met with Tinubu and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, his estranged political godfather, in a move to push for reconciliation. Recently, Wike, who expressed readiness for reconciliation, had charged Fubara to meet with other aggrieved stakeholders in the state for settlement.

TINUBU SET TO REINSTATE FUBARA, BARS HIM FROM SEEKING RE-ELECTION. President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as Governor of Rivers State, but under the condition that Fubara must not seek re-election in 2027. The decision followed a closed-door meeting held on Thursday night at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In attendance were FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara, suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule, and several lawmakers. It is understood that the agreement is part of a broader peace deal aimed at restoring political stability and democratic order in Rivers State. Under the terms of the truce, Fubara will serve out his current four-year term but is barred from contesting for a second term. “The arrangement is clear: no second term, no local government control, and peace will return,” a presidency source familiar with the negotiations said. The deal also grants Wike political leverage. According to sources, the FCT Minister will nominate all local government chairpersons across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. This move is expected to restore grassroots control to Wike’s camp. “The president made it clear that Rivers cannot afford a prolonged crisis. The deal is about restoring calm, but it comes at a steep cost for Fubara,” another source explained. In addition, Fubara has agreed to pay all outstanding allowances and entitlements owed to the 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike, who were earlier suspended by the state assembly. In exchange, the lawmakers will refrain from pursuing any impeachment proceedings against him. “Wike is the real winner here. By controlling the local government chairmen, he retains significant influence over the state’s political machinery, which will be crucial for 2027,” a source added.

President Tinubu meets with Fubara, Wike, and Rivers State Lawmakers to resolve their conflict.

Nyesome Wike, Siminalayi Fubara, may have ended their rift after meeting with Pres. Tinubu. Source: Daily Post Nigeria

Tinubu Lost Opportunity To Restore Fubara As Gov — Expert A communication expert, Sarah Chidiebere Joe, says President Bola Tinubu’s June 12 Democracy Day speech was a missed opportunity for him to have restored Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received in audience Pastor Tunde Bakare in Lagos on Wednesday. Photo: State House. Some of the diginitaries who have visited Tinubu in Lagos include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Alake of Egba Land, Oba Aremu Gbadebo; former presidential aspirant Tunde Bakare; suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.

JUST IN: Fubara Praises Tinubu for 'Timely Intervention' That Saved Rivers State from Collapse According to NigeriaStories, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has credited President Bola Tinubu with salvaging a dire political crisis in the state, saying the president “came in at the right time” and helped prevent a total breakdown of governance. In a striking statement, Fubara acknowledged that an emergency rule-like intervention by the federal government played a crucial role in stabilizing the situation. Rivers State had faced intense political turmoil marked by internal rifts and power struggles that threatened to paralyze governance. Fubara’s remarks are being seen as a rare public endorsement of President Tinubu’s crisis management approach, adding weight to the argument that federal mediation remains critical in preserving democracy and state stability in Nigeria. #SimFubara #PresidentTinubu #RiversStateCrisis #NigeriaPolitics

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