Alleged N96bn fraud: Amaechi’s suit slated for judgement on May 27
The Supreme Court in Abuja has fixed May 27 for judgment in a suit by former Rivers State governor, Chibuike Amaechi, seeking to stop his probe in an alleged N96 billion fraud and fraudulent sales of valued assets belonging to Rivers State Government. The former governor, who is currently the nations’ Minister of Transportation, is […]
Electoral law, victory for Nigerians – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that the signing of the Amended Electoral Act Bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari is a victory for Nigerians. Wike, in a statement on Friday, shortly after the signing was announced, said the Electoral law would reduce electoral violence and give credibility to the nation’s electoral […]
Wike is a colossal failure, unfit to assess Uzodinma – Imo govt.
The Government of Imo State has said it is unfortunate that the disunity in APC in Rivers State led to the emergence of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, who struts the stage like a drunken emperor. It described Wike as a colossal failure and a megalomaniac whose posturing has left Rivers State poorer in […]
We can never be intimidated – Wike tells APC
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its inability to conduct its national convention. The governor said a party that cannot organise its convention should be viewed as inept in administering the country. He said this while speaking at the special grand reception organised to celebrate the National Secretary […]
Wike is a security threat, risk to Cross River – State APC Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State on Tuesday declared that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has become a security threat and risk to the state. Chairman of the party in Cross River, Alphonsus Eba, who called on the intervention of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and other security […]
Dokpesi should stop causing problems in PDP – Wike
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has described the rumour that he and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors travelled to Europe to determine the 2023 presidential and vice candidates of the party as preposterous. He accused those behind the rumour of deliberating sowing the seeds of discord in a bid to ruin the chances of […]
Wike defends construction of flyovers only in Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said the construction of ten flyovers in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor councils by his administration seeks to address the traffic situation experienced in the State capital. He explained that his administration decided to adopt the construction of flyovers as a traffic congestion reduction mechanism given the adverse effect […]
Soot: War against illegal bunkering, artisanal refining not political – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that even if his political party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is in opposition, as a responsible government, his administration would not allow any act of economic sabotage such as crude oil theft take place in the state. He explained that the war against illegal bunkering and […]
Wike brokers peace between Jang, Useni
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has brokered a truce between the immediate past governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang and Senator Jeremiah Useni. Governor Wike, who met with the two People’s Democratic Party, PDP, leaders in Jos, Plateau State, yesterday, said his reconciliatory visit was necessary if the party is to reclaim state governorship position […]
Waterfront demolition: Wike plans to convert waterfront to personal ownership
The former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dakuku Peterside has tackled Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike over the demolition of nine waterfront communities in the Diobu area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Peterside said the governor’s forceful ejection of over 100,000 poor residents from their waterfront homes is part of […]
God will not forgive PDP if it fails to rescue Nigerian – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said God will not forgive the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it fails to rescue Nigerians from socio-economic hardship inflicted on them by sadistic policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led administration. Wike, who stated this during a courtesy visit to the Oyo State governor, Seye […]
APC accuse Wike, Julius Berger of encouraging illegal refining, soot in Port Harcourt
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of encouraging illegal oil bunkering and refining activities in the state. Wike, on Sunday, in a state-wide broadcast had declared those he described as kingpins of oil bunkering activities wanted and vowed to publicise the names of those involved in the activities […]