The Governor said he has “given the full details” of those involved to security agencies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Government has declared 19 people wanted for alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkery activities. Governor Nyesom Wike, who made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Sunday, directed those affected to “report themselves … Read more
Wike equally commended police personnel for their services to the state extended his condolences… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has gifted ₦30 million to the families of three slain policemen in the state. The deceased officers – Inspectors Isaac Isodje, Saviour Udeh and Ebenezer Edward – served under the Diobu … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a good man. Wike regards Ugwuanyi as one of the shinning lights of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike also described Ugwuanyi as “a humble, gentle and God fearing leader” as well as “a very reliable … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party’s chance will get stronger if Bala emerges Presidential candidate EKOHOTBLOG Reports that Wike said PDP stands a chance of winning the 2023 presidential election if his counterpart in Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, emerged the candidate of the party. Wike complained that Nigeria was … Read more
2023 presidency: Why it’ll be difficult for God to forgive PDP – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has revealed why the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, may not be forgiven by God. God will have a hard time forgiving the PDP if it fails to listen to Nigerians … Read more
…Ukala not only intervened and secured his release, but also defended him from the tribunal up to the Supreme Court… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has recalled how a chieftaincy dispute in his community led to the arrest and detention of his father, himself and other family members. He … Read more
How Amaechi tried to truncate my political career, worked against my confirmation as minister – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has recounted the political fights he had on his way to becoming a local government chairman, minister, and eventually governor. The governor spoke at the first convocation ceremony … Read more
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
He called for cooperation and unity, noting that doing so would enable the main opposition party to reclaim power in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has charged the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu not to be distracted, saying the battle to rescue Nigeria in … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the Federal Government of promoting corruption by not releasing from the yearly budget, the whole money required for a project within the required time frame. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor made the claims in his speech during the commissioning of the GRA Junction Flyover project … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has charged the media to exert pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the amended Electoral Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor said it was important that the media should enlighten Nigerians to know why there should be an electronic transmission of election results in order to … Read more
…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
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 vowed not to support Jonathan if he defects to APC to contest in the 2023 presidential election. Jonathan, APC, Wike Speaking with BBC Pidgin, the governor, however, pledged to support Jonathan if he runs for the presidency on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He said: “When you said pick ticket, from … Read more
The grip of Governor Nyesome Wike on Rivers State politics may be loosening as a member of the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike, swapped the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the broom of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was detailed in a letter directed to the House through the Speaker, … Read more
Rivers State government, through its Attorney-General, has headed to the Supreme Court to set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal that ordered the state to maintain status quo on the collection of Value Added Tax, VAT, pending the determination of an appeal that was lodged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS. Rivers … Read more
Rivers governor Nyesom Wike said he wouldn’t welcome the re-election of Uche Secondus as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has stated that he doesn’t want the re-election of Uche Secondus as the national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While maintaining that he doesn’t trust Secondus … Read more
The governor emphasised the importance of taxation in the country and called for support… Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a four-man Tax Appeal Commissioners. The governor charged the members of the commission with promoting a new culture in which taxable persons and entities will comply with the relevant tax laws in the state … Read more
Rivers State Governor; Nyesom Wike, berates his Ebonyi State counterpart, Dave Umahi, who said “God will give Nigeria a president who has a good heart like President Muhammadu Buhari” in 2023. Umahi had made expressed this while addressing State House correspondents on Monday, after meeting with the President at Aso Villa in Abuja. However, Wike … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike (CON) has said the battle of Value Added Tax (VAT) with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is not targeted at the President or State in Nigeria, it is about the system. The Governor disclosed this in a Facebook post. According to Wike, In June N15.1 billion was generated in Rivers … Read more