For daring to deduct N11billion from Rivers State government, Rivers Governor Nyeson Wike says he is ready to sue the Federal Government. The money according to Wike was allegedly meant to fund the Nigeria Police. The Governor said he had already instructed the State Attorney General to sue the Federal Government for the deduction, saying … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a pastor has tested positive for Coronavirus after praying for a deceased COVID-19 patient in the state. Those, who also tested positive for the virus include two children of the deceased. Wike stated this while giving an update on efforts by the state government to contain the … Read more
A Magistrate court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has remanded a police sergeant who shot and killed a policewoman last week. Recall sergeant Bitrus Osaiah, attached to a task force on illegal trading and road decongestion, was said to have shot Sergeant Lovenda Elekwachi who was on traffic control duty. Elekwachi was … Read more
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for taking proactive steps to protect Rivers people from coronavirus. In a Government House press statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant to Governor Nyesom Wike said the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Rivers and Bayelsa State Chapter also praised … Read more
Head of Child’s Right and Rehabilitation Network (CRARN) Port Harcourt, Sam Itauma has called on the Rivers State Police Command to investigate a case of child abuse. A female Inspector identified as Inspector Christy Inyang Victor has been accused of subjecting her 13-year-old niece to various forms of abuse. According to Sam Itauma, the … Read more
The Rivers State government is treating candidates who registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to a kind gesture by refunding fees paid for the exam. In a statement, Commissioner for Education Prof. Kaniye Ebeku, in a statement, said the refund will be through E-payment, and urged candidates to visit the State Education Management … Read more
Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) Rivers State chapter were spotted doing something inhumane to a pregnant woman in Port-Harcourt city. The pregnant woman was driven by her friend to the hospital as her labour and contractions had began. DON’T MISS: Coronavirus: Lagos-Ibadan Rail Suspended Unfortunately, they were nabbed on the road by … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has set up a state’s Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) to facilitate investors in doing business in the state. Inaugurating the Council at the Government House Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Wike said that the council is critical to the economic development of the State. He said: … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has promised that he will not work towards imposing any Governor on Rivers people at the expiration of his second term in 2023. Speaking during a Solidarity Visit by the Orashi Region of Rivers State at the Government House Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said power can … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has shut down flying operations in the Port Harcourt airport due to bush fire close to the runway. FAAN disclosed this on Saturday through its General Manager, Corporate Affairs Unit, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, in Lagos, adding that the shut down of the airport was temporary to ensure safety … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has debunked the rumor that he allegedly has promised a particular ethnic group the position of Governor of the state. Wike stressed that such power belongs to God adding that, he has no such capacity. The Governor disclosed this during a Solidarity Visit by the Ogoni Ethnic Nationality … Read more
The Niger Delta Peoples Assembly (NDPA) has said that it was Delta state turn to produce the next Niger Delta Development Commission Managing Director. The Group criticized claims by Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC’s) interim management committee, Ms. Joi Nunieh that it was Rivers State’s turn to produce the commission’s … Read more
The Andoni Legislative Assembly has impeached the Executive Chairman of the Local government, Lawrence Paul over alleged financial misappropriation. Paul was impeached by seven members, including the Leader of the Assembly, Talick Dandison who alleged that the Chairman disregarded invitations by the House. According to Dandison, the poor implementation of the budget and other sundry … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the governor of the state in 2023 general elections can come from any ethnic nationality. The Governor made this known during a reception held in his honour by the leadership of Ogbako r-Ikwerre which is the apex socio-cultural group in Ikwerreland. He said that no ethnic nationality … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has upheld the re-election of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Mr Victor Fingesi had approached the Court of Appeal after the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal on October 5, 2019 challenging the re-election of Governor Wike, PDP Governorship Candidate during the 2019 Election. The Court of … Read more
The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has reinstated his administration’s commitment to the people of the state. The governor stressed that the people of the state were the center of his administration adding that, no particular group owns the government. Wike disclosed this during a Courtesy Visit by Amayanabo of Wakrike Kingdom, Okrika and … Read more
– Governor Wike warned people against bearing arms, saying that it negates the principle of peace – According to Wike: “Unfortunately, one of our states is gone to enemies. But God will help us – Anything that will promote the interest of Rivers State is what I will do Following the Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP’s) defeat … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State was seen in Real Madrid to complete signing of further agreement with the club on the development of Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt. The agreement signing ceremony holds at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid. Accompanying Wike to the ceremony are the Senator Representing Rivers South-east, … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has tasked the state’s Road Maintenance Agency to immediately tackled portholes on major roads across the state. The Governor gave the directive at the inauguration of the new Board of the Rivers State Road Maintenance Agency at the State House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Wike stressed … Read more
– Gracious David-West, a serial killer, has been arrested in Rivers state – David-West confessed to killing 15 women in seven states – The police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni, has confirmed the occurrence Gracious David-West, a serial killer arrested in Rivers State, has confessed to killing 15 women in seven states. He earlier … Read more