Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has refuted claims that the state is unsafe for business, tourism, and events, arguing that there is a concerted effort to misrepresent the region's safety. Speaking at the finale of the Python Golf Club’s 6th Edition Chief Ikenna Okafor 2025 Pro Amateur Golf Championship in Port Harcourt, he pointed to the significant attendance from across Africa as evidence against negative media portrayals, which he described as exaggerated and politically motivated. Fubara accused adversaries of "weaponizing" the state's issues to manipulate public perception. He contended that while other states face severe challenges, they manage media narratives better, leading to a skewed view of Rivers. Acknowledging past political tensions that disrupted peace for six months, he emphasized that stability has returned, allowing security agencies to function efficiently, commending their "wonderful" coordination under his administration.