2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday

PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, confirmed this to newsmen Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Sanwo-Olu Presents His Gov Nomination Forms To Tinubu ‘Forget About 2023 Presidency, Court Will Disqualify You’ — Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Warns Jonathan 2023: More Pressure Mounts … Read more

2023: See Date For Crucial PDP Governors Meeting In Port Harcourt

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2023: See Date For Crucial PDP Governors Meeting In Port Harcourt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum will hold a Special Meeting on Monday 17th January 2022 at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, Southsouth Nigeria. According to Cyril Maduabum, the Director-General of the forum, the meeting will … Read more

Wike Sacks Health Commissioner for Hosting Event Without His Knowledge

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Wike Sacks Health Commissioner, Professor Chike For Hosting Event Without His Knowledge EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Princewill Chike, the state Commissioner for Health, has been fired by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. The commissioner was fired for failing to obtain approval from the state government to host the preliminary session of the Medical … Read more

Wike Issues 48-hour Ultimatum To FG To Probe Raid On Justice Odili’s Residence

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…the governor questioned the group that secured a court order for the search warrant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government to probe the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili. Security agents had on Friday raided the home of the Supreme … Read more

Wike Throws Jab At APC-led FG, Says Govt “Not Responsive”

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The Rivers governor believes that the duty of every government is to invest in social and economic infrastructure…  Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday stated thatthat Nigeria does not have a responsive government as a result of the current happenings in the country. Wike stated this in Abuja stated this during the Executive … Read more

Wike Describes NDDC As “A Cash Cow For Politicians”

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Wike explained that the problem he has with the NDDC is a lack of synergy with the state governments in the region Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is a cash cow for politicians in the country. He stated this during the commissioning of the Police Barracks, … Read more

PDP Must Sue Umahi, Ayade For Joining APC, Says Wike

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Umahi joined the APC in November 2020, while Ayade defected in May 2021 Shortly after them, the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, also defected from the PDP to the APC Rivers State State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sue the Governors of Ebonyi and Cross River States, David … Read more

Insecurity, Unemployment Has Never Been This Bad, Atiku Laments

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…insecurity and unemployment have never been “this bad” in Nigeria. A Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has complained about the state of the nation under the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  According to him, insecurity and unemployment have never been “this bad” in Nigeria. He … Read more

Onochie: Wike Alleges Plot By APC To Rig 2023 Elections

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Wike said Onochie lacks the general trust to be politically neutral and conduct credible polls. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has rejected the nomination of presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections. … Read more

FG Paying Lip Service To Judicial Autonomy – Wike

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Wike noted that his government has totally implemented judicial autonomy as well as that of the legislature with releases of their financial entitlements… Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the Federal Government of being unserious about granting autonomy to the judiciary in total disregard to the country’s constitution.  Wike made the remark on … Read more

IPOB Cannot Give Sit-At-Home Order In Rivers, Says Wike

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IPOB had restricted movements across the South-East in commemoration of the 54th Anniversary of the defunct Republic of Biafra Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday said the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) cannot issue a sit-at-home order to the people of Rivers State. Wike stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today, adding that Rivers … Read more

‘Southerners Are Not Second Class Citizens:’ Wike Vows To Implement Ban On Open Grazing

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“We have taken a position and we are not going back. Enough is enough; we are not second class of citizens of this country…” Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Saturday said there is no going back on decision of Southern Governors to ban open grazing across the region. Speaking at a civic reception organized … Read more

PH Homecoming: Gov Wike Paid Other Artists Except Burna Boy – Burna Boy’s Mum Reveals

Burna Boy’s manager and his mother have revealed that the Grammy award winner did not receive N10m from Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State had during a homecoming ceremony for Burna Boy, after his Grammy win, promised to gift him land and money as an appreciation for winning the Grammy Awards. … Read more

Wike Condemns Rivers Attacks, Promises To Secure State

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Seven police officers were killed in overnight (between Friday and Saturday) attacks on three police formations in two Local Government Areas Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has condemned the recent attacks on police formations in the State. In a statement signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, Governor Wike said the attacks were carried out … Read more

‘Nigerians Are Fed Up,’ Wike Tells Politicians To Stop Making Fake Promises

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He was hopeful that by 2023, no politician would be able to manipulate election results in any part of the country Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians in the country against making fake promises to Nigerians when seeking election into public offices. He gave the warning on Saturday in Bori, the headquarters of … Read more

Wike Sacks Commissioner For Environment

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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has sacked Dr Igbiks Tamuno, the state Commissioner for Environment. Wike announced the sack in a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Kelvin Ebiri, his Special Adviser on media, on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Eko hot blog gathered. Read Also: Why I Took My COVID-19 Vaccine Quietly ― Wike The … Read more