Weekend fire kills 6 relatives in Rivers
Six family members have reportedly lost their lives to a fire incident in Ngbede community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which occurred in the house of a 70-year-old man over the weekend, claimed six lives, including that of his children and grandchildren. The 70-year-old survivor, Mr Fidelis Ezinne, told journalists […]
Man allegedly raped, robbed by lady in Port Harcourt
A man who was found unconscious in a hotel room has narrated how a yet-to-be-identified woman allegedly raped him and looted his valuables in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. In an interview with human rights group, Centre for Basic Rights Protection And Accountability Campaign, the Akwa Ibom indigene claimed that the unknown woman used […]
Don’t consult National Chairman, National working committee – Wike tells aspirants
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boasted of the capacity of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to win the 2023 run for the Aso villa. He said concerned stakeholders fought for the change of the immediate past national chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus because they wanted to reposition the party to […]
Wike signs Rivers N483.1B budget into law
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has assured that his administration will mobilise resources towards achieving 80 per cent implementation of the 2022 budget. The governor gave the assurance shortly after signing into law the Rivers State Appropriation Law No. 11, 2021 at the Executive Chamber of Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. “By the grace […]
NUPRC says fuel scarcity in Port Harcourt due to product diversion, seals off three stations
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) formerly known as the Department of Petroleum Resources, has blamed some retail outlet owners for the fuel scarcity experienced in some parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Due to the development, the commission said it has sealed three petrol stations in the metropolis over alleged diversion of products. […]
Woman found dead in Rivers after male lover allegedly abscond with two-year-old daughter
A lady identified as Uchechi has been found dead by co-tenants in her apartment located at Woke street off Chirubim road, Mile 3 diobu area of Rivers state. The deceased popularly known as ‘Oyibo’ was reportedly found dead after her male lover living with her allegedly ‘disappeared’ with their two-year-old daughter. In a statement by […]
We spend over N2.9 billion on Rivers students annually- Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that over six hundred indigenous students in Rivers state have benefited from the state’s scholarship scheme for PAMO University of Medical Sciences in the last four years. He said the scholarship, which costs over N2.9 billion to implement annually, has helped in birthing medical professionals and practitioners […]
Etche estatctic as Wike moves to flag- off construction of Chokocho-Igbodo Road on Monday
The planned flag-off of the construction of Chokocho-Igbodo Road on Monday by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has sparked unprecedented excitement among the people of Etche Ethnic Nationality. TPCN learnt that the reason for the excitement is not unconnected with the fact that the people have suffered so much because of the deplorable condition of […]
Wike blasts Peterside over state economy, budget
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has berated the former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside, for speaking about Rivers economy from the point of ignorance. The governor wondered why Peterside, with his educational attainment, would say that merely because the budget figures of Lagos and the Akwa Ibom States […]
Support PDP, Wike tasks Rivers communities
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that when communities support the government, they attract more development projects that are better than cash gifts. The governor made the statement to appreciate the support given by the people of Rumueme community to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) controlled Rivers State Government. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Nigeria is 20 years backwards because of APC – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerians to be more careful in their choice of who they entrust with the responsibility of governing Nigeria, particularly members of the All Progressives Congress, APC. This, according to him, is because the APC-led Federal Government has set Nigeria 20 years backwards in just six and half years […]
Rivers House of Assembly okays 2022 state budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill of N438.1bn presented to the House by the state governor, Nyesom Wike. The budget was passed after the house committee on supply, headed by the speaker, Ikuiyi Awaji Ibani submitted the report to the House. This triggered comments from various lawmakers, commending […]