Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he will not jubilate over the $1.5 billion approved by the Federal Government (FG) for the rehabilitation of Port Harcourt Refinery. Wike said it was not the first time the Federal Government would be making such promises, many of which, he said, had not been implemented. Rivers State Governor, … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has called for an investigation into the spate of the abduction of students by bandits and their release shortly afterwards. Wike described as ‘funny’ the spate of abduction and release of schoolchildren by alleged kidnappers in the Northern part of the country. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to frustrate the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio over comments against South-South Governors. Mr. Wike on live television on Friday said Akpabio is not qualified to tell Niger Deltans to ask the south-South governors what they do with funds. He also threatened that the minister will … Read more
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, have renewed their hostility. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported how Wike fired the first salvo on Wednesday. He had said the infrastructural development being carried out by Amaechi’s ministry has political undertone. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and Governor Nyesom Wike of … Read more
The two governors hinged their hope on the proven ability of the PDP to improve the living condition of Nigerians which has diminished under the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. Governor Okowa maintained that Nigeria was much better under PDP rule than the APC. The duo of Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and … Read more
Nyesom Wike said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the confidence and zeal to save Nigeria. The governor called on the people of the state not to be deceived by politicians anymore, noting that many political elites make promises just to woo the masses into joining their parties Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has … Read more
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says the federal government must tender an apology to the people of over the role it played in the crisis that engulfed the state in 2015. Wike said this at the on Thursday at the opening of the government house clinic and administrative building in Port Harcourt, the state capital. … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has attributed the perennial insecurity in Nigeria to widespread use of illicit drug. The governor said this when he hosted Brig.-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NDLEA, at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Ekohotblog reports that Wike’s assertion was contained in a statement issued … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has done nothing since it assumed power other than accentuate the nation’s faultlines and exacerbate the challenges of the country. Wike bemoaned the politicisation of security and religious intolerance and ethnic polarisation that pervade the country under the current administration. Wike spoke during the … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has dressed down those who instituted legal action against him for giving a new lease of life to Judiciary in the state. Wike spoke during the formal opening of a legal firm; L. A. Mitee and Company in Port Harcourt. He reiterated his commitment towards giving judiciary in the … Read more
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says the presidential campaign poster announcing his intention to run for the highest political office in the country are not at his behest and he had no prior knowledge of them. Ekohotblog had reported how Presidential campaign posters of the governor were seen in the central business district (CBD) … Read more
Presidential campaign posters of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has flooded the Federal Capital Abuja on Monday, January 25th, 2021. Some of the posters seen by EKO HOT BLOG on Monday were on buildings located on Herbert Macaulay road in the Central Business District (CBD) of the FCT. The area is home to the … Read more
A shocking and disturbing incident – Wike Donate N500 million to support the rebuilding of the market. Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, says the destruction engendered by the inferno that engulfed Sokoto state central market impedes growth and development. Wike said this when he paid a visit to the market on Wednesday to access … Read more
 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Nigeria’s service chiefs are becoming helpless in wrenching the country from the grasp of insecurity that threatens its existence. Speaking on Friday at the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Port Harcourt, Wike implored President Muhammadu Buhari to replace Nigeria’s Service Chiefs. Wike said inability to find a … Read more
PDP, Governor, Nyesom Wike More cracks have continued to emerge in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the government of Cross River has accused, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of being behind the crisis rocking the state chapter of the party. The accusation was made on Monday during a press conference in Abuja by the … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered a tentative closure of Creek Road in Port Harcourt to vehicular and human traffic, condemning the action of traders who converted the full stretch of the road to a market. He also barred boat operators from using the Bonny Jetty due to the level of filth there, saying … Read more
In what could be deemed a scoff at the federal government order for schools to remain under lock and key in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19, River state government has directed schools to open on January 4. The development is coming at a time states across the federation are shutting down schools, … Read more
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has enjoined churches in the state to ensure worshippers comply with the measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Speaking at the thanksgiving service in celebration of the 90th birthday of Priscilla Mark on Sunday, Wike warned that any church found wanting in adhering to the COVID-19 … Read more
 Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has blasted the Nigeria Governors for refusing to call out the federal government over state of the nation, especially worsening insecurity. Speaking during the commissioning of the Obagi-Woji Street in GRA, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Wike said the country is regressing and nothing seem to be working. Eko Hot … Read more
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom, almost lost his life during his time at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Wike, who spoke at the commissioning of road projects completed by Ortom’s administration in Makurdi and Guma Local Government Areas, said, for the above reason, the governor won’t be … Read more