Dakuku to Wike – Activate moribund emergency management agency
The former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has called out the Wike-led administration for negligence towards the affairs of Rivers people, particularly, with the terrible flooding being experienced in the state. Reacting to the flooding being experienced in several parts of the state, Peterside on Wednesday, blamed Governor […]
16 LGAs to be affected by flood in Rivers
About sixteen Local Government Areas in Rivers State have been mapped out to be affected by the adverse rains as predicted by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA). Ahead of this, Governor Nyesom Wike has advised local government Chairmen and respective Ministries/Departments/Agencies (MDA) to prepare for emergency situations in […]
Wike, Sanwolu, others agitating for VAT collection by states are jokers – Masari
Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has described the move to allow states to handle the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) as a joke. The governor in an interview with Daily Trust said that no state can stand alone without the help of others. Masari explained that both Rivers and Lagos states depend on […]
I will not support Jonathan if he contests under APC – Wike
Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike has said he will not support former President Goodluck Jonathan if he defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest in the 2023 presidential election. The governor said this during an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Pidgin on Thursday over rumoured reports that the ex-president may […]
Rivers United uneasy over non-release of players, officials by Tanzania
Football giants of Rivers State, Rivers United FC has said that the Port Harcourt-based club has uncovered plans by Young Africans of Tanzania to continue holding back four players and three officials of the club in Tanzania, despite testing negative to COVID-19. A statement issued on Friday by Charles Mayuku, the media officer of the […]
Many left stranded as Wike begins demolition of Nkpogu shanties
No less than 50 people were left stranded following the commencement of demolition of shanties located at the Nkpogu area of Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State as many were seen with their properties packed in corners. The government of Rivers State on Wednesday began the demolition of Nkpogu shanties as ordered by Governor […]
In the eyes of the law, Appeal Court did not stop Rivers State Govt from collecting VAT
Six arrested in connection to RSU murder case
The Rivers State Police Command said it arrested six persons in connection to the murder of a 400-level student of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The deceased identified as Chimena Uzondu, an engineering student of the institution was shot point blank by assailants within the premises of Management Science faculty, where he had gone […]
Uniport cancels wild jubilations after exams
The University of Port Harcourt has said that wild jubilation by students after examinations are forthwith canceled as such practices go against the rules of the institution. A press statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Sam Kpenu said the attention of the school management has been drawn to recent wild jubilation […]
We are committed to enhancing the productivity of every arm of government – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his administration’s commitment to enhance the productivity of State Lawmakers so that they can deliver on what their constituents expect of them. The governor, who gave the assurance during an inspection at the new Legislative Quarters under construction in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area said the project is a […]
Human right groups commend RSCHST over action taken on accused lecturer
The Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign and Legal Care Advocacy Foundation has commended the management of Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology, led by Prof Franklyn Nlerum, for the action carried out on a lecturer accused of sexual harassment in the institution. A statement jointly signed by officials of […]
Ogoni project: HYPREP area office commissioned in Rivers state
The Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar, on Tuesday, commissioned the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) area office in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking at the event, the minister said the project office is designed to bring the activities of the agency responsible for the clean-up of Ogoniland closer to the […]