Navy receives gunboats, drones in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday took delivery of 50 assault gunboats and drones donated by Aiteo Global Group to enhance maritime operations. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, while receiving the equipment said the donation is a result of months of strategic planning ad collaboration with critical maritime stakeholders to support naval […]
New IPMAN leadership emerges in Rivers State
Wike to striking doctors, ‘Return to work within 24 hours or risk dismissal’
The government of Rivers state has directed all resident doctors under its payroll to call off its strike or risk forfeiture of their salaries and possible dismissal. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo on Tuesday, asking all Resident Doctors under the employment of […]
‘Money we spent so far not misplaced priority’ – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the money his administration has released for the Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Centre in the State is not a misplaced priority. Speaking at an inspection of the project site at Rumuokuta in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, Wike noted that putting health facilities […]
Dumo Lulu-Briggs installed as paramount head of Oruwari Briggs war canoe house of Abonnema
Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, son of late business mogul and philanthropist, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, was on Saturday installed as the Paramount Head of Oruwari Briggs War Canoe House of Abonnema. The installation ceremony was performed by the Amanyanabo of Abonnema, his majesty, Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel, and the Abonnema Council of Chiefs at the Oruwari […]
Insecurity in Rivers State exaggerated – Wike
Gridlock on East-West road as Eleme youths shutdown business activities
Aggrieved youths of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Monday, shut down vehicle movements on East-West road, causing a halt on business activities within the area. Over time, the community has complained about neglect from the Federal Government as well as companies operating in the area, as you will […]
Rivers State is PDP, nobody can intimidate us- Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of River State has affirmed that Rivers State is the heart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and nobody can initimidate the state into joining another party. He made the assertion on Thursday, at the flag-off ceremony for the sand-filling and land reclamation of Okrika New Town and Okochiri Internal Roads in […]
If you must prosecute Kanu, prosecute bandits, Miyetti Allah too- Wike
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has advised the Federal Government to ensure that rule of law and due process is followed in the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He noted that conscientious effort must be made by the Federal Government to allay the fear of some Nigerians that […]
Politics involves bringing benefits to the people- Wike
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asserted that politics is about bringing benefits to the people, providing them with the basic infrastructural and socio-economic needs. The Governor said this on Monday, at the flag-off ceremony for the re-construction of Mgbuitanwo community road in Emohua Local Government Area. He expressed that the Mgbuitanwo road project is […]
Beauty for purpose project: Queen Chikaodili Nna-Udosen pays visit to Okujagu community in Rivers State
Florence Uwaeme The Nigerian Queen Organization in line with their beauty for purpose project paid a visit to the Okujagu community in Okrika Local Government Area in Rivers state. The reigning Queen of the pageantry, Chikaodili Nna- Udosen led her team to the community amidst her fear for water. She took to her Instagram handle […]
LG chairman expresses concern over use of weapons by vigilantes, others
Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr Erastus Awortu, has expressed worries over the increasing the use of light weapons by vigilantes and disbanded local security outfit known as OSPAC operating in the area. He siad this while inaugurating the new Councillors, Vice Chairman and other key members of his cabinet at […]