FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has spoken about the political future of Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara.

What he said

Responding to questions at his monthly media chat in Abuja on Thursday, 5 November 2026, Wike reportedly said Fubara is a young man and cannot say his political future is gone. He said that not being a minister today does not mean he will not be one tomorrow.

Background

Fubara succeeded Wike as Rivers governor in 2023, but the two fell out soon afterwards, leading to a long political crisis in the state that included a period of emergency rule. The pair later reconciled, and Fubara has backed Wike's Rainbow Coalition supporting President Bola Tinubu's re-election. Fubara is not expected to seek a second term as governor in 2027, and Kingsley Chinda is the APC governorship candidate in the state, though a suit seeking to disqualify him is due for hearing on 10 December. At the same media chat, Wike denied any role in the court ruling that made Rochas Okorocha the APC's Imo West Senate candidate.

Why it matters

Wike's comments suggest that Fubara may be offered a role in the federal government in future, as part of the political arrangements in Rivers.

How people reacted

Supporters of both men welcomed the comments, while critics said Rivers politics was being decided by a few powerful figures.

Akwa Ibom State governor Umo Eno has declared Friday, 6 November 2026, a work-free day in the state ahead of a visit by President Bola Tinubu.

The visit

The governor made the announcement after inspecting projects lined up for commissioning during the visit, including the International Terminal Building at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, according to reports. He described the visit as timely and significant for the state's development and urged residents to come out and welcome the President. A rally in support of Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid is also planned.

Background

Eno was elected governor in 2023 on the PDP platform and later joined the APC. He is one of several governors who have defected to the ruling party and endorsed the President's re-election. The visit comes shortly after Tinubu returned from Saudi Arabia, where he performed Umrah. Uyo will also host the Super Eagles' AFCON qualifier against Tanzania on 13 November.

Reactions

Supporters welcomed the visit and the new projects.

What happens next

Security is expected to be tight in Uyo during the visit.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay over misconduct, according to reports on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

The decisions

The decisions were taken at the council's 112th meeting on 3 November, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The council also issued cautions to eight others and approved warning letters to three judges following investigations into petitions about their conduct. The offences included unlawful detention of litigants, abuse of judicial authority and breaches of due process.

Who was suspended

Those suspended were reportedly Justice Hannatu Mohammed Kabir of the Nasarawa State High Court, Grand Kadi Mohammed Sani Salihu of the Jigawa State Sharia Court of Appeal and Justice Sobere Biambo of the Rivers State High Court. The council said Justice Kabir ordered the arrest and detention of a litigant for 58 days over alleged disobedience of a court order without following proper contempt procedures, and barred her from consideration for promotion for three years. Grand Kadi Salihu was suspended over his role in reopening a judgment already delivered by an FCT Upper Area Court.

Background

The NJC is the body responsible for disciplining judges in Nigeria. Public trust in the judiciary has been a recurring concern, particularly over election cases and conflicting court orders. Civil society groups have repeatedly called on the council to act firmly against judicial misconduct ahead of the 2027 elections, when courts are expected to handle many disputes.

Why it matters

Observers say the decisions send a signal that judges will be held accountable for abusing their powers.

Nigerian politics will teach you lessons no classroom ever can.

Just look at former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha and the current governor, Hope Uzodinma, smiling, joking and singing together like two old friends who have never had a political disagreement.

Rivals on paper

These are the same political figures whose camps have been involved in a legal dispute over a senatorial candidacy.

Yet here they are, laughing and enjoying themselves, while some of their supporters are outside exchanging insults, fighting imaginary battles and treating political disagreements like personal family wars.

The real problem

Some supporters have destroyed friendships, fought their neighbours and made enemies of people they have known for years, all because of politicians who can sit together tomorrow, shake hands and laugh over a bottle of expensive wine.

The painful part is that some supporters are even willing to risk their lives defending these politicians. Meanwhile, the politicians themselves understand that politics is a game of interests, and today's enemy can become tomorrow's ally.

Look at Rochas and Hope again. Do they look like people who cannot stand each other?

A lesson for supporters

This should be a serious lesson to Nigerians, especially those who insult, threaten and attack others over political differences.

Support whoever you want. Campaign for your preferred candidate. But never allow political loyalty to turn you into an enemy of your fellow citizens.

At the end of the day, the politicians you are fighting for may be laughing together while you are still carrying their quarrel on your head.

Over to you

Nigerians, when will we learn that politicians are not worth dying for? Look at the picture and tell us: who is really fooling who?